Good Morning Britain viewers were puzzled during the special D-Day landings anniversary show as a familiar face was absent resulting in Kate Garraway presenting from Normandy Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Good Morning Britain fans were left scratching their heads when a familiar face was missing from the show. The ITV breakfast programme graced our screens on Thursday 6 June, delivering a poignant special to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. This historic event saw Allied forces storming the beaches of Normandy, marking the start of France's liberation during World War II.
In a touching tribute to the brave veterans, Good Morning Britain broadcast live from Normandy, capturing the lead-up to the day's solemn commemorations. Meanwhile, back in London, the studio team kept the show running, covering other pressing news and interviews. At the helm in London was the ever-professional Kate Garraway , 56, who had recently made her return to the programme after the sad passing of her husband Derek Draper , also aged 56.
Charlotte Hawkins , 49, and ex-politician Ed Balls, 57, took charge of the news desk. Kate provided an emotional guide through the memorial sites in Normandy, including a British section designed to form the Union Flag from an aerial view. She engaged with event or.
