ITV Good Morning Britain viewers switch off as Martin Lewis appearance sparks fury

Good Morning Britain viewers switched off just minutes into the programme as they issued the same complaint about Martin Lewis.

The Money Saving Expert, 52, is often a guest on the ITV show, however, stepped into the main chair as he presented alongside Susanna Reid on Wednesday (June 26).

The host shake-up sparked fury amongst fans as they took to social media to share their thoughts. One wrote: "Martin Lewis is so smug that I have to turn off. Good luck to everyone who can stomach his 'holier than thou' lecture and gain a few Bob."

Echoing this, a second added: "Martin Lewis?........Nope," alongside an image of a computer shutting down. Another joked: "When does Good Morning Britain start? I’ve got ITV on but The Martin Lewis Money Show is currently on."

A fourth fumed: "Can't this show get a decent male presenter. With all the men out there, we have this idiot back. Motormouth Martin.#gmb."

Martin confirmed he would be appearing on GMB in a social media post shared on Tuesday evening (June 25). He wrote: "Yay finally finished the work I need to do. Now can watch England. Though need to be in bed as soon as it finishes as up at 4am ish tomorrow for @GMB."

Addressing his followers once again with a selfie before the show kicked off at 6am, Martin penned: "Good Morning (Britain). Others had a positive outlook at Martin's presence on GMB, with one writing: "Good morning mate. Have a great week."

Another shared: "Lovely pic Martin. Hope you have a Good day." Someone else added: "I'm watching Martin Lewis talking .... make it stop! Only joking he's one of the good guys."  

It comes after Martin issued a warning to grandparents gifting cash to anyone.

On his Not The Martin Lewis Podcast show, a listener reached out with a query: "My grandparents wish to gift me part of my inheritance early. I understand that they can give £3,000 each tax-free. But since this is the first time, can they carry over last year's allowance?"