Bill, 65, has presented Good Morning Britain on a couple of occasions in the past when Piers Morgan, 55, used to take a break from his duties on the show. With the latter now gone, Susanna Reid, 50, has been joined by a whole plethora of stars to oversee proceedings on the programme. However, as of Monday May 24, she will be reunited with her BBC Breakfast co-host for the first time since the pandemic began.
Speaking of returning to his guest-hosting role, Bill said: “I am very pleased to be back presenting on GMB, especially as I get to be reunited with my old pal Susanna.”
Susanna added of getting a new co-host: “I am delighted Bill is back in the presenter chair at the GMB desk.
“He has been a beloved favourite of breakfast television viewers for years and a good friend of mine.”
Editor of the show, Neil Thompson shared: “I’m thrilled that Bill is rejoining us behind the GMB desk.
“It’s not just his brilliant and enduring onscreen partnership with Susanna that makes its mark, it’s his relationship with the audience in general, one based on authenticity, authority, warmth, humour and trust.”
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“There are quite a few differences between us,” he explained but with Piers now gone, Bill won’t have to worry about comparing himself.
This appearance by the television veteran does not mean he will be replacing the former host permanently as several newscasters will continue on a shift rotation to sit next to Susanna.
However, the news was shared on the show’s official Twitter account as Susanna spoke about being reunited with her former co-star.
The broadcaster, who was sat at her desk, said: “A long-standing on-screen partnership is a rare thing.”
“And next week, I’m reunited with my old presenting partner. He swore never to do breakfast television again but I’m delighted to say, he’s changed his mind,” she continued.
“Bill Turnbull joins me as a guest presenter next week,” Susanna concluded and fans shared their delight at the news.
One viewer wrote on Twitter: “Ah looking forward to this!! Love when these two present together,” with a second posting: “It will be like watching BBC news.”
A third commented: “Yay. We love Mr [Turnbull].”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.