Similarly, Thompson is unable to explain why the guy in these duos around the globe is always seated on the viewer's left and the lady is always seated on the viewer's right (as Morgan and Reid do). It is what usually occurs, he admits: âPerhaps there is some subliminal mechanism at work?â On set, this power structure does not seem to be particularly subconscious. It seems to be overt. It is a war for status. Morgan eats Marmite on brown bread during the commercial break, while Reid nibbles on apple slices. âHe claims that the program is killing him. The early mornings are doing havoc on his health,â she informs me later. Perhaps she is attempting to play the long game.
Mr Morgan tweeted on Sunday night: 'UPDATE: On medical advice and out of an abundance of caution after the onset of a slight symptom in the last 48 hours, I've had a COVID-19 test and will therefore be unable to work on @GMB until I get the outcome, which should be tomorrow.'
On Twitter, he got a lot of messages of support, notably from Mr Hancock.
As Piers' co-host commented, the stickybeaking got the better of them: âInteresting to see what everyone is making, isn't it?
âPiers responded to his BBC Breakfast adversary: âDan Walker, at number 23, has increased his salary to £284,000, a £50k increase. However, some of his colleagues remain stuck in the 1950sâawkwardâMr Equality.
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It's been a trying time lately in the GMB studios, as Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has been hospitalized with coronavirus. Susanna earlier addressed the camera as she extended her love to Kate and her hubby. "We wish him every ounce of strength throughout his coronavirus recovery. Our heartfelt regards to him and Kate Garraway "'She said. Piers also expressed his gratitude to all NHS employees "helping everyone infected with the virus," before adding that Kate and Derek "are experiencing what so many families are. It's excruciating. I'm hoping everything works out OK."
