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"I think it’s outrageous that she is being held personally accountable," Susanna said.
“There was a very good excuse for lying down on that basis," the former minister claimed.
ITV bosses had to draft in a replacement with less than two hours until the show went to air.
“Frankly... she should just look however she wants to look," the Good Morning Britain host said.
The former health secretary said his main motivation was to "communicate with people about who I am as a person".
The Good Morning Britain presenter was corrected by co-host Susanna Reid on Monday's show.
Julie Davis gave an emotional interview on Wednesday's GMB to appeal for information about her son's disappearance.
"Richard you're just ranting," the union boss told the ITV presenter.
"I’m a trade union official, and I’m determined to get a deal.”
The Good Morning Britain anchor questioned whether it was necessary for Gary to broadcast from Qatar.