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Good Morning Britain’s Ben Shephard’s final day on ITV show revealed as Kate Garraway moans ‘we are losing him’
Ben spoke out on his new co-presenter on ITV
GOOD Morning Britain host Ben Shephard's final day on the ITV show has been revealed.
The fan-favourite anchor, who fronts the early-morning show on Thursday and Friday with best pal Kate Garraway, 56, will bid farewell tomorrow, Friday.
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It comes as Tipping Point frontman Ben, 49, was revealed as the new This Morning presenter with Cat Deeley.
On Thursday's Good Morning Britain, Kate was talking about Coronation Street character Mary Taylor's obsession with Ben.
In a recent ITV soap scene, aired on Valentine's Day, Mary told how she would be "crying into my Ben Shephard cushion".
Kate then quipped: "We are all going to be doing that tomorrow.
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"At Good Morning Britain we are losing him."
Later on, during the competition segment, Andi Peters joked about getting him a present as he confirmed "it is Ben's last day tomorrow".
Fans will no doubt be devastated the pair's on-screen banter will come to an end in just over 24-hours.
Ben has previously spoken out about how leaving his show "wife" was the "hardest decision".
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His statement read: "This really feels like a very special moment for Cat and I to be part of the next chapter of This Morning.
"It’s an honour to be trusted with the reigns, join Alison and Dermot and all the team that work on and off screen and do such a great job.
"For the last ten years I’ve been waking up with our ITV daytime audience on GMB and I now look forward to spending time with Cat, welcoming the viewers home after the school run or from their early morning routines, with a cup of tea and a mix of everything that makes This Morning so loved."
In her remarks, Cat added: "This Morning is a national institution. Whenever it’s on, it’s like having your friends over - funny, smart, silly, heartfelt, informative and joyful - like all the greatest friendships!
"This Morning is and always will be the viewer’s show.
"Ben and I both know how much people love it, and with the help of an amazing team of people, we’re going to do our best to take care of it."
Holly quit the much-loved ITV daytime series last October following an alleged kidnap plot.
Last May, it was then revealed how Phillip had an affair with a young employee, which later saw him resign from the show.
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Meanwhile, it was reported how Ben refused to sign his This Morning contract until he knew the identity of his co-host.
Bookies have now been speculating on the identity of his replacement after DJ Roman Kemp was tipped for the role.
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