Good Morning Britain featured an unusual presenting lineup on Monday, May 25, 2026, as Tom Swarbrick and Ranvir Singh stepped in to host the Bank Holiday edition while regular presenters Susanna Reid and Ed Balls were away for the May half-term break. Singh, a familiar face on the ITV breakfast programme since 2014, welcomed Swarbrick to the sofa and introduced him to viewers who may know him from his regular appearances on This Morning and Lorraine.
Swarbrick, 39, described the opportunity as his first time sitting in the main hosting chair on Good Morning Britain, calling it a thrilling experience. Singh, 48, made light of the warm weather affecting the UK and joked that the pair were giving viewers a “record-breaking hot welcome,” encouraging Swarbrick to remove his jacket or tie if needed. Swarbrick replied that he had endured a sleepless, sweaty night but was grateful for the chance to be there.
Viewers reacted quickly on social media, with many praising the pairing and Swarbrick’s performance. Several fans said they were pleasantly surprised to see him on the programme and described him as doing a “fab job” alongside Singh. Others said they would like to see the duo on screen more often, while one viewer commented on Swarbrick’s formal appearance and suggested he might appear more regularly during the summer holidays.
The positive response reflected interest in seeing a new combination of presenters on the ITV breakfast show, particularly during a period when normal hosting duties were covered by stand-ins. Singh’s familiarity with the programme helped anchor the broadcast, while Swarbrick’s first full hosting stint added novelty for regular viewers.
At the close of Monday’s episode, Singh confirmed that she and Swarbrick would also host the next day’s programme on Tuesday, May 26, extending the temporary presenting partnership. Good Morning Britain continues to air on weekdays at 6 a.m. on ITV and ITVX.
The episode highlighted how ITV’s morning schedule often adjusts during school holidays and bank holiday periods, giving familiar contributors opportunities to take on larger roles. For many viewers, the pairing of Singh and Swarbrick offered a fresh version of the long-running breakfast show and generated a strong reaction online.
