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Ben Shephard pays emotional tribute to 'on-screen wife' Kate Garraway and says no longer hosting GMB with her was the 'hardest decision' ahead of his move to This Morning
The broadcaster, 49, was unveiled as the ITV show's new host alongside Cat Deeley, 47, after much speculation on Friday.
On Thursday, insiders revealed Cat, 47, and Ben Shephard, 49, had scooped the coveted roles of permanent hosts in the wake of stalwart stars Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield 's departure last year (pictured on the show in September) Managing Director, ITV Studios Daytime, Emma Gormley added: 'I feel immensely proud of everyone working on This Morning - for a programme that has evolved many times over the last 35 years, it remains just as relevant and exciting as ever... Sources claimed she would not receive any special treatment regarding leave to jet to the US to continue her £43k-per-episode job - meaning Friday's announcement appears to confirm she has chosen the UK over her US stardom.
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