The replacement for Piers Morgan on GMB is yet to be announced, but there are a number of names in the frame.
Ben Shephard jumped into Piers’ seat the morning after his departure, and he has proved to be popular with viewers.
Stand-in host Adil Ray‘s name is also in the frame, and it’s been reported that ITV are eyeing up Victoria Derbyshire to fill the coveted seat next to Susanna Reid.
But who’s most qualified for the job?
Piers Morgan GMB replacement: Ben Shephard
Ben, 46, joined the breakfast news show back in 2014.
He hosted two days a week, with Piers taking Thursday and Friday off, and covered during the school holidays too.
He’s been on screen more since Piers‘ departure, anchoring the show the morning after his departure was announced.
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Before GMB he was a main presenter on GMTV, which he joined in 2000, so he has 20 years of breakfast TV experience.
Adil Ray is leading the way in the race to replace Piers on GMB.
Ben doesn’t appear to have any journalistic qualifications, however.
He studied dance, drama and theatre arts at university and originally wanted to become an actor.
While at uni he joined a local weather network as a runner, before a producer spotted his presenting talent and encouraged him to pursue it as a career.
Is Adil Ray more qualified than Ben?
Also 46, Adil graduated from uni with a marketing degree.
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