Ed Balls in a suit with pink tie with inset Ben Shephard in the same outfit
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Good Morning Britain: Ed Balls and Adil Ray favourites to replace Ben Shephard

Ben is joining This Morning!

Ed Balls and Adil Ray are among the favourites to be the new permanent co-host of Good Morning Britain, according to bookies.

According to safebettingsites.com, the former Labour politician – who already presents the ITV morning show part-time – is at 4/1 to become the permanent co-host.

He would replace Ben Shephard in the role after Ben moves to This Morning in March.

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Possible Good Morning Britain co-host Ed Balls smiling while wearing a blue suit and pink tie, on a yellow background
Could Ed Balls be the next full-time Good Morning Britain presenter? The bookies think so! (Credit: ITV)

Why are the presenters changing on This Morning and GMB?

Following the heavily publicised departures of Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby in 2023, This Morning found itself in need of new hosts.

Last week, it was finally revealed that Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley would be the new permanent This Morning hosts.

This means, of course, that Ben will be leaving his position at Good Morning Britain open. Cue further weeks of speculation over the future of an integral ITV morning programme.

Speaking about leaving GMB on Instagram, Ben said: “”

Adil Ray smiling at the camera, wearing.a suit with light-coloured tie, arms crossed and leg bent. There is a yellow background.


Susan Brett
TV Writer