'Good Morning Britain': Jeremy Kyle Fails To Impress Viewers As He Stands In For Piers Morgan

'There is no end to the carnage wreaked by Storm Katie.. it's blown Jeremy Kyle into the GMB studio.'
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'Good Morning Britain' viewers were less than impressed when Jeremy Kyle took the helm of the ITV breakfast show on Monday (28 March).

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The presenter announced he would be standing in for regular host Piers Morgan over the Easter period last week, and his appearance proved to be as divisive as expected.

Jeremy Kyle presented 'Good Morning Britain' with Kate Garraway
Jeremy Kyle presented 'Good Morning Britain' with Kate Garraway
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Jeremy - best known for his controversial, eponymous chat show - was met with widespread criticism on Twitter, most notably for a comment he made to one of the show's reporters.

He was heard calling journalist Almeena Ahmed "sweetheart", as she reported on the Pakistan suicide bombings.

@GMB Jeremy kyle presenting serious news and calling a reporter "sweetheart" classic #GMB #jeremykyle

— John Weatherly (@jr_weatherly) March 28, 2016

Cringeworthy watching Jeremy Kyle on @GMB & calling a reporter 'sweetheart' 😖 when linking to the Pakistan suicide bombing

— ⚽ Lewis Atkinson ⚽️ (@FAFootyCoach) March 28, 2016

@GMB sweetheart?? Come on #jeremykyle

— lynn graham (@lgchoc1971) March 28, 2016

But fans didn't stop there, with many more commenting on the switch-up in presenting personnel:

There is no end to the carnage wreaked by #StormKatie...it's blown Jeremy Kyle into the @GMB studio. #WeHaveTheLieDetectorResults

— Nigel Gordon-Johnson (@NigelGJ) March 28, 2016

Putting #JeremyKyle on @GMB is the TV equivalent of placing a turd on top of a dung heap. #GMB #GoodMorningBritain

— Mark Smith (@TV_Mark2015) March 28, 2016

In an effort to make Piers Morgan credible, GMB have Jeremy Kyle as a guest presenter today.

— ohchrisburton (@ohchrisburton) March 28, 2016

Oh my god first Jeremy Kyle is presenting #gmb now Fiona phillips is standing in for Lorraine - why you do this ITV!!

— Kate Lewis (@KatieKoo22) March 28, 2016

@GMB sorry but you have lost a viewer Jeremy Kyle is not a good replacement for @piersmorgan

— Tracy Ellingham (@TracyEllingham1) March 28, 2016

#JeremyKyle presenting #GoodMorningBritain was so cringingly terrible #GMB

— Gordon Donaldson (@gdonaldson88) March 28, 2016

@GMB what is that odious man Jeremy Kyle doing hosting the show? Awful thinking from someone with authority. BBC now !

— D Naylor (@Dnaylor68) March 28, 2016

@GMB I didn't think it could get any worse after @piersmorgan but then you give us Jeremy Kyle. Awful decision!

— Greg Lambden (@Gre9oryPeck) March 28, 2016

Just when you think @GMB have hit rock bottom with @piersmorgan they surpass themselves by employing Jeremy Kyle.
BBC here I come!!

— Vaughany74 (@74pdv) March 28, 2016

However, there were a few fans pleased to wake up to the sight of Jeremy's face:

omg #Jeremy Kyle on #gmb? My life iscomplete 😍

— Mrs Frikkie (@kellysmit11) March 28, 2016

Absolutely loving watching #JeremyKyle presenting @GMB with Kate Garraway

— ❤️ fiona ❤️ (@sadlerfiona21) March 28, 2016

@GMB really enjoying Jeremy Kyle, doing a really good job and seems really at home.

— Dawn (@16Angel_Perry) March 28, 2016

Jeremy will co-present the show alongside Kate Garraway until Wednesday, and then again on Monday and Tuesday next week, as Piers and his co-host Susanna Reid enjoy some time off.

ITV News anchor Mark Austin will also co-host the show with Ranvir Singh from Wednesday 6 April to Friday 8.

Speaking of his new role last week, Jeremy said: “‘GMB’ is a fantastic show and I’m really looking forward to stepping into Piers Morgan’s shoes, and even on his toes, over the Easter holidays.

“Along with Kate Garraway, I’ll be helping to wake the nation up and give them the breaking news and entertainment stories of the day over breakfast.”

'Good Morning Britain' airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.

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