Kate Garraway and Paul Brand presented Good Morning Britain together on Thursday (March 12) morning
09:46, 12 Mar 2026Updated 11:09, 12 Mar 2026
GMB: Kate Garraway’s co-host steps in following coughing fit
Kate Garraway was forced to ask her co-star to “take over” live on Good Morning Britain.
During Thursday’s (March 12) episode of the ITV hit breakfast show, Kate was back on our TV screens alongside co-host Paul Brand as they presented the day’s top stories from the UK and beyond.
However, one segment took an unexpected turn as they welcomed operatic pop-singer Russell Watson onto the show.
The star appeared on the show to talk on the things he is currently working on including his campaign to keep an animal sanctuary open.
He is raising money for local charity Animals in Distress as they approach their 60th year of helping animals. The charity has launched a fundraiser as they warn the sanctuary is in “dire straits”.
Kate Garraway suffered a coughing fit live on GMB(Image: ITV)
Just minutes into the interview, Kate suffered a coughing fit forcing Paul to take over. Kate started off by saying: “We know that you are helping a charity, can you tell us..”
As she attempted to finish her sentence, she was seen covering her mouth coughing as she said: “Excuse me, I’m coughing too much.”
Turning to Paul she continued: “Sorry, you’re going to have to take over. Take over Paul and save the day.” Russell then handed Kate a glass of water as she said: Thank you. Such a gentleman.”
Paul jumped in and continued the segment and after a few minutes, Kate was back to presenting the show as normal.
Russell appeared on GMB on Thursday (March 12) morning(Image: ITV)
It comes as earlier this week, GMB was thrown into chaos as the show was forced off air early with the team having to be evacuated from their studio.
The incident happened on Monday’s (March 9) episode, which for the first time since the network implemented a number of cost-cutting measures was going to be extended from 6am until 10am instead of the usual 9.30.
For the next few weeks, Lorraine and Loose Women have been pulled from the schedule entirely.
Susanna told viewers they were hearing an alarm in their ear during a recent episode(Image: ITV)
At the time, Susanna Reid told viewers that she could hear an alarm sounding in her ear. The show then went to an ad break, but instead of returning to the GMB studio, the channel began airing This Morning 20 minutes early.
A Good Morning Britain spokesperson said: “Due to an unscheduled fire alarm at the Good Morning Britain studio this morning, our team had to leave the set temporarily.
“While they were able to re-enter the building shortly afterwards, the programme had to end earlier than planned. We apologise to viewers for the disruption, with thanks to the This Morning team for appearing on air 20 minutes ahead of schedule.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV1 and ITVX
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