Good Morning Britain correspondent Noel Phillips has been tipped to leave the ITV breakfast series amid upcoming changes at the broadcaster.
It was reported in May that cuts are expected, mostly affecting scheduling and production on daytime shows GMB, Lorraine, This Morning, and Loose Women. According to reports, around half of the 450 employees likely to face redundancy could be laid off.
However, it has been reported today (Thursday July 31) that GMB’s Noel – based in New York – may be moving on after four years on the programme.
Good Morning Britain ‘axe’ for Noel Phillips?
Deadline reports: “Noel is among those expected to leave, though the consultation process remains ongoing.”
Furthermore, it is claimed his possible exit has “sparked concern internally” about GMB’s diversity within on air personalities.
US correspondent Noel has fronted coverage of unrest in Los Angeles relating to immigration arrests in recent months.
Back in June he told viewers he’d received medical treatment after he found himself “in the line of fire”.
Noel shared at the time: “I felt as though an enormous ton of bricks had fallen on my arm. I realised, within about 20 to 30 seconds, that a rubber bullet had grazed the top layer of my skin and had caused a bit of injury.”
Royal Television Society award-winner Noel added: “”
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