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Susanna Reid shares throwback snap of co-host Ben Shephard from their first day of GMB while gutted fans say 'it won't be the same without him' as he presents his final show


The broadcaster, 49, is bidding farewell to the breakfast news show after a decade of hosting with his longtime friend, after landing a new job as the permanent host of This Morning.

Susanna Reid, 53, paid a sweet tribute to her co-host and long-time friend Ben Shephard, 49, as he presented his final GMB show on Friday morning Longtime Hammers fan Ben became visibly emotional as he watched a clip of former central midfielder Mark saying: 'Ben you were there for me on my last day as a West Ham player so it's only right I send you a message. 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.

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