Martin Lewis becomes permanent Good Morning Britain host alongside Susanna Reid
MARTIN Lewis has landed a regular co-hosting slot on ITV’s Good Morning Britain alongside Susanna Reid.
The Money Saving Expert will join the weekday breakfast show on Wednesdays across the year alongside the show’s long-term presenter Susanna Reid.
Speaking about his new role, Martin, 50, said: “To have the ability to hold politicians to account over the cost of living is a privilege and a responsibility.
“It’s a slight gear change from my usual work, but after years of answering complex questions, it’s nice for once to be asking them.
“So I was delighted when ITV offered me the role of regular presenter.
“The difficulty came with working it around my day job, as money saving expert, which is always my priority.
“So I’m hopeful the solution we’ve come up with, to lock in a dozen special shows a year, sitting alongside Susanna Reid’s brilliant journalism, is one the show’s viewers will welcome.”
Martin will co-host his first show on March 29, kicking off his regular presenting duties with a tax year end special on ITV1 and ITVX.
Prior to becoming a regular GMB host, he has appeared on the show to offer advice and previously appeared for Martin’s Money Mondays, which saw him feature every Monday in September last year to offer viewers the most up-to-date information on the cost-of-living crisis.
Susanna said: “Martin Lewis is undoubtedly the voice of the nation when it comes to the cost-of-living crisis. Together we will continue to challenge politicians and hold them to account.
“I can’t wait to have him sitting next to me again at the GMB desk from next week.”
The journalist also hosts the The Martin Lewis Money Show Live on ITV and offers advice to members of the public on topics such as the cost-of living-crisis and rising household bills.
Martin took home the expert award for his broadcasting work at the National Television Awards in October last year.
Managing director of ITV daytime Emma Gormley said: “As Good Morning Britain continues to answer the questions the nation wants and needs answering each weekday morning, we’re thrilled to welcome Martin Lewis as a regular co-host.”
Watch Martin Lewis on Good Morning Britain from March 29 at 6am on ITV1 and ITVX.