Kate Garraway left ‘worrying' about future on GMB as Ben Shephard quits for This Morning
Kate Garraway was emotional during Ben Shephard's last ever Good Morning Britain episode, as he prepares to make his big move to present This Morning alongside Cat Deeley.
Kate Garraway says she is 'worried' as Ben Shephard leaves GMB
Ben, 49, and Kate have hosted the show as a duo for the past ten years, but have also been on the network for over two decades. Away from the show the pair are often spotted socialising, with Ben being a big support in the wake of Kate's late husband Derek Draper’s death.
At the end of Friday’s episode – Ben's final one before he heads to the studio next door in March, Kate was asked about her future without Ben by her side. Charlotte Hawkins and Susanna Reid were among a group of broadcasters who huddled around the sofa.
Susanna, 53, said: “The viewers have such a special relationship with you, they love you and are really gonna miss you”. Kate was heard muttering under her breath that she agreed, after appearing upset.
She continued: “We are all gonna miss you so much it’s just such a special partnership. Susanna went on to ask Kate: “What are you going to do without Ben?”.
Kate responded: “I don’t know, I think it’s a worry”.
The mum-of-two then began to laugh, before admitting she was close to tears as she paid tribute to her fellow presenter.
“I don’t want to say too much because you will make me cry,” she said.
“You’re an incredible person, an incredible friend, you’re an incredible broadcaster, and anyone who works with you loves you. I’m gonna miss you. I won’t say any more – but we know that you’re gonna be fantastic.”
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In his closing speech, Ben had tears in his eyes as he thanked everyone involved in the show.
He joked that he never got used to the brutal early starts, admitting he was relieved to no longer wake up at 3.30 am.
“It’s not lost on me that I wouldn’t be able to do it if you lot weren’t amazing,’ he added.