November 22nd 2024.
Good morning, dear viewers of Good Morning Britain! It seems like many of you were curious about the new face on your TV screen this morning. As you may have noticed, the show has a rotating lineup of hosts, including familiar names like Richard Madeley, Susanna Reid, Martin Lewis, and Ed Balls. But today, it was none other than Paul Brand sitting next to Kate Garraway at 6am.
While he may not be as well known as his fellow presenters, viewers quickly warmed up to him. In fact, one viewer named Shanus71 on X even wrote, "Please keep Paul on, he's a breath of fresh air." Another fan named Lisa Galloway followed Paul's career and expressed her joy at seeing him on TV, saying, "Massive congratulations to @PaulBrandITV hosting @GMB with the lovely Kate. He's one of the most genuine reporters who actually cares about what he is reporting. Well done, my darling."
But for those of you who may not be familiar with Paul, you may be wondering, "Who is this lovely Paul?" Well, let us answer that question for you. You may have seen Paul before as he took over from Julie Etchingham as the new presenter of ITV's weekly current affairs programme, Tonight, in 2022. Paul, who is 38 years old, said, "To present a show previously fronted by two titans of broadcasting – Julie Etchingham and Sir Trevor McDonald – is a huge honour. Having reported for the Tonight programme in the past, I have already had the pleasure of working with many of the enormously talented team behind Britain's most-watched weekly current affairs programme. I am delighted to be making this a weekly commitment, alongside my role as UK Editor for ITV News."
As UK Editor, Paul has broken some huge exclusives, including the video of Downing Street staff laughing about a Christmas party during the Covid-19 lockdown. He also led an investigation for Tonight, with Searching for Patient Zero: Britain's Aids Tragedy, which solved the forty-year mystery of John Eaddie, the first recorded person to die of Aids in the UK. Additionally, Paul has covered politics for Good Morning Britain and hosts a radio show on LBC.
Now, one question that may be on your mind is, "Is Paul Brand married?" Well, the answer is yes! Paul is married to civil servant Joe Cuddeford, and the couple shares a son together. However, balancing fatherhood with his demanding career has not always been easy for Paul. He once shared, "My son's the absolute joy of my life. But because my job's unpredictable and I have to follow news, I don't always know what time I'm going to be home. I'm lucky I have such a supportive husband who has an amazing career of his own, but his job is more predictable, so he's able to help me out when I'm having a crazy period. And another way newsrooms have changed is they're more family-friendly."
Despite facing challenges in his personal life, Paul remains dedicated to his job and has even spoken out about the homophobic abuse he received after reporting on partygate. He recalled, "They'd start by arguing that ITV was too focused on it, and it would turn to homophobic undertones about me personally." However, Paul also celebrates the evolution of the industry and its acceptance of differences. He shared, "The industry is massively evolving. It's an exciting place now. Your difference is your strength."
And with that, we come to the end of our segment about the wonderful Paul Brand. Remember, GMB airs weekdays at 6am on ITV. If you have a story to share or want to reach out to the entertainment team, you can email us, call 020 3615 2145, or visit our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you. Have a great day, everyone!
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