'It makes for a hard watch': Good Morning Britain viewers claim Ben Shephard and Ranvir Singh have had a 'spat' during uncomfortable show
Eagle-eyed Good Morning Viewers were convinced they were witness to a spat between presenters Ben Shephard and Ranvir Singh on Thursday.
Ben, 47, and Ranvir, 44, stepped in for Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley's usual slot, but one viewer said the pair's dynamic 'made for a hard watch.'
The daytime show reported live from war-torn Ukraine and featured interviews with experts, where both Ben and Ranvir were itching to ask questions.
'It makes for a hard watch': Good Morning Britain viewers believed they spotted a spat between presenters Ben Shephard and Ranvir Sing on Thursday
Throughout the morning, fans of the ITV show raised the idea of a possible falling out between the presenters, noting frosty moods and interjections.
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'You can cut the ice between Ben and Ranvir today makes for a hard watch,' one observation read.
A second viewer wrote: 'Deffo think someone's p***ed on Bens' cornflake this morning they normally get on unless a spat earlier?'
Presenting: Ben, 47, and Ranvir, 44, stepped in for Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley's usual slot, but one viewer said the pair's dynamic 'made for a hard watch
Content: The daytime show reported live from war-torn Ukraine and featured interviews with experts, where both Ben and Ranvir were itching to ask questions
Reaction: Throughout the morning, fans of the ITV show raised the idea of a possible falling out between the presenters
Others were conflicted over who was in the 'wrong'.
One viewer sided with Ben, writing: 'Poor Ben shepherd can't a word in for ranvir Singh'.
Contrastingly, an opposing opinion read: 'What's the matter with Ben Shepherd this morning ?? He's cut-across & interrupted Ranvir half a dozen times !? (..and he does it in the most obvious & rude manner….as if he's in bad mood ???)'
A source told MailOnline: 'This is utter fantasy, Ben and Ranvir get on really well. Talking over each other occasionally reflects real life relationships and is part of the authentic cut and thrust of a passionately topical programme like Good Morning Britain.'
Last month, it was reported that Ranvir has stepped down from her role as political editor, amid claims she wants a more 'substantial' role on the hit ITV show.
Hit presenter: Last month, it was reported that Ranvir has stepped down from her role as political editor, amid claims she wants a more 'substantial' role on the hit ITV show (pictured August 2021)
The Sun claims ITV bosses are 'clamouring' to give Strictly star Ranvir a bigger role on the daytime programme - as she juggles an array of TV projects and her own increased success.
Ranvir became GMB's political editor in January 2017, and has quickly gained universal acclaim, but quit in December last year, after reportedly tiring of 'cold mornings standing on the doorstep of Number 10'.
A source said: 'Ranvir is ready for a new challenge at Good Morning Britain and she wants a bigger role within the team.
'She quietly stepped down as the political editor of the show in anticipation of having a more substantial part to play.
Fan favourite: The Sun claims ITV bosses are 'clamouring' to give Strictly star Ranvir a bigger role on the daytime programme - as she juggles an array of TV projects and her own increased success (pictured with Kate Garraway)
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