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Ben Shephard's start date at This Morning revealed as the emotional presenter hosts his final GMB episode before joining forces with Cat Deeley


The duo are becoming the new permanent hosts of This Morning , meaning that Ben is bidding farewell to breakfast news show GMB after a decade

As Ben, 39, hosted his final GMB episode alongside Kate Garraway , 56, on Friday, entertainment correspondent Richard Arnold , 54, announced the news The Tipping Point host said no longer presenting alongside pal Kate was the 'hardest decision' ahead of agreeing to take on the role of Phillip Schofield's replacement. Touching on her recent loss of beloved husband Derek Draper, Ben continued: 'Her journey has been well documented, and I think we would all agree how remarkable she has been over the last four years.

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