Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway excitedly revealed during the show that she had fulfilled a longtime dream of hers over the festive period - to have a cameo role in a pantomime. She took to the stage at the London Palladium as King Richard in the production of Robin Hood, and even got a laugh from the audience. But, she wasn't the only one busy over the holidays, as her co-host Adil also revealed that he's making a guest appearance on Smooth Radio.
After several weeks off the air, Adil Ray returned to the ITV morning show as a Friday host with Kate Garraway and viewers weren't happy about it. Many threatened to turn off their TVs as soon as they saw Ray's face, with some expressing their annoyance at his rotation on the show.
A strong earthquake measuring at 7.3 magnitude struck off the coast of Vanuatu, causing widespread damage and at least 14 deaths. Hundreds more have been injured and the search for survivors continues as aftershocks rock the region. A building housing multiple diplomatic missions, including those of the United States and Great Britain, was significantly damaged in the quake. The US Embassy reported that all staff were safe, but the building will remain closed until further notice.
British artist Delaine Le Bas has been shortlisted for the prestigious Turner Prize for her work created during a three-month residency at Wysing Arts Centre. Her pieces, including paintings and fabric hangings, were displayed at Secession in Vienna and are now part of the Turner Prize exhibition. The director of Wysing Arts Centre praises the impact the residency had on Le Bas and her exploration of her Roma heritage. Other installations by the shortlisted artists can be seen at Tate Britain until February 16th.
After Susanna Reid faced backlash for questioning Labour MP Rachel Reeves about her clothing expenses, viewers of Good Morning Britain took to social media to voice their criticism towards the host's perceived hypocrisy. This incident occurred during a discussion of the Labour party's donation controversy, in which officials have been scrutinized for accepting large sums of gifts and hospitality. The show's co-host, Richard Madeley, was also involved in the conversation, but it was Reid's remarks that sparked the most outrage on Monday morning.
Israel launched a massive aerial operation against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen on Sunday, citing revenge for recent missile attacks by the Iran-backed group. The airstrikes targeted power plants and a seaport used to import oil, which were being used by the Houthis to transfer Iranian weapons to the region. This is the first time Israel has directly struck Yemen, with previous attacks focused on suppressing Houthi attacks on shipping in the area. The ongoing air campaign by Britain and the United States against Houthi targets began in January this year to protect commercial vessels.
The Paris Paralympics kicked off with a grand opening ceremony on August 28 and have witnessed several incredible feats in various sporting events. China currently leads the overall medal tally with 103 medals, while Great Britain and USA follow close behind. In a stunning performance, Indian athlete Sumit Antil secured the gold medal in the Men's Javelin Throw - F64 Final, adding to the country's impressive medal count in the ongoing Paralympics.
Nitesh Kumar, representing India, showcased a spectacular performance as he won the first game 21-14 against Daniel Bethel from Great Britain. However, Bethel managed to catch up in the second game with a hat-trick of points, forcing a deciding game. In the end, it was Nitesh Kumar's resilient play that led him to victory, making India proud as he won the gold in the men's SL3 singles badminton event at the Paris Paralympics.
Para archery has become a popular and highly competitive sport, with Republic of China leading the field with their impressive performance at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. At the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympics, there will be nine medal events, attracting athletes from all over the world. The USA and Great Britain have had a dominant presence in the sport, but recently, Republic of China has emerged as the nation to beat, with star athletes like Chen Minyi and He Zihao leading the pack. However, American archer Matt Stutzman, who is known as the 'armless archer', and China's gold medalist Chen Minyi, both face tough competition and the ultimate goal of standing on the podium at Paris in 2024.
Fans of Good Morning Britain were left surprised and delighted when regular presenter Kate Garraway was replaced by Trisha Goddard on Tuesday, August 13th. The 66-year-old TV host joined co-host Richard Madeley to tackle the day's news and was met with positive reactions from viewers on social media. This comes after a recent incident where Kate had to deal with a home crisis, prompting her co-host to call her out on air. Many fans are now hoping for Trisha to become a regular co-presenter on the popular morning show.