Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid hailed a ‘credit’ to journalism for her ‘sensitive’ interview style after Manchester terror attacks
The mum-of-three was praised for her compassion and understanding on the ITV show
SUSANNA Reid has been hailed a "credit" to journalism for her "compassionate" coverage of the Manchester terror attacks on Good Morning Britain.
Fans of the ITV breakfast show today took to Twitter to praise her interview style after she spoke to Kim and Phil, a Bradford couple who helped bring youngsters to safety after the Manchester Arena bomb on Monday night.
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Mum-of-three Susanna choked back the tears as she praised the actions of the grandparents, who took care of a 14-year-old while waiting for their relatives in the venue's foyer.
She later bit her lip while discussing terrorism: ";It takes some depraved form of brainwashing to think these young people are evil."
Earlier, GMB viewers revealed their "heartbreak" after presenters Piers and Susanna revealed Olivia Campbell, 15, has been named a victim in the Manchester terror attack
Olivia's mum Charlotte had appeared on the show the previous day to appeal for any news on her missing daughter.
The presenters emotionally relayed the tragic news as they opened today's ITV show.
At the start of today's GMB, Piers said: "It's very sad. I think yesterday we were all incredibly moved by Charlotte Campbell, the mum who couldn't find her little girl, 15.
"Hoping and praying she would turn up.
"Charlotte put out a message today that says Olivia, gone too soon, never will be forgotten love you.
"It's incredibly sad."
Mum-of-three Susanna added: "Many of you got in touch yesterday to ask for an update on what had happened to Olivia and we really hoped we could bring you some good news.
"Unfortunately her mum Charlotte confirmed she was killed in the Manchester Arena attack.
"All our thoughts and prayers are with you Charlotte and all of your family today."
Charlotte's passionate appeal had left Susanna Reid in tears on yesterday morning's show.
On her Facebook page today, Charlotte wrote: "Go sing with the angels and keep smiling.
"Mummy loves you so much."
Another posted: "I'm crying watching you two bring us the sad news on Olivia.. must be so hard for you two to not to cry" while a third put: "Obviously it would be, but such compassionate reporting by and sharing everyone's heartache ."
Another caring viewer put: "Sleep Well another Angel taken to soon thoughts with your family xx"
One sobbing telly fan wrote a lengthier post, and added: "Starting the day with tears in my eyes. "Thoughts remain with families involved in the
So sad. I watched Olivia's mother Charlotte plead for help finding her daughter on Good Morning Britain. RIP."
One simply rounded off with: "Truly Heartbreaking. RIP Olivia."
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