During Wednesday’s edition of Good Morning Britain, presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley updated ITV viewers on the day’s headlines, including the announcement that junior doctors were embarking on a five-day strike.

However, as the show drew to a close, viewers discovered that Susanna would be absent from their screens for the foreseeable future as she prepares to take a festive break.

She remarked: “Good Morning Britain, back tomorrow from six. I’m goodbye for Christmas! I will see you next year, now it’s time to join Lorraine. Happy Christmas.”

Susanna’s temporary departure from the programme follows the revelation that their colleague Andrew Pierce had presented his final episode of Good Morning Britain.

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Susanna confirmed she’s going on a break from GMB(Image: ITV)

The GB News presenter regularly features on the ITV breakfast show alongside Kevin Maguire, offering his perspective on various current affairs, reports Wales Online.

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After reviewing the main talking points from Wednesday’s broadcast, Susanna observed: “It is the end of an era because the incredible chemistry between Andrew and Kevin, we are putting on hold for now.

“Of course, we move over to a longer programme, which means Andrew, we clash with your busy schedule.”

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Andrew had his final day on Good Morning Britain(Image: ITV)

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The 64 year old confirmed that GMB’s revised schedule for 2026 would conflict with his commitments at GB News.

He stated: “This is my last time on Good Morning Britain. We’ve been doing it, do you know Susanna, for a decade. Kevin and I were doing this with you on the BBC many years ago.

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“However, Maguire and I continue our double act because we have our own podcast.”

Kevin then went on to reflect on the wide range of topics they’ve discussed over the past decade, including various Prime Ministers, Gaza, the pandemic, and tragic deaths.

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The pair are known for having conflicting views(Image: ITV)

Andrew chimed in: “Well, it’s been fantastic, it’s been great. Thank you for having me. I’ll say goodbye to all the viewers. I’ve had an amazing response.”

Susanna expressed her gratitude for his contribution to the show, while Richard conveyed how much he would be missed.