Ed Balls Returns to Good Morning Britain with a Sunkissed Glow and a Sore Body
Good Morning Britain viewers were treated to a warm welcome on Monday as Ed Balls made his comeback to the ITV show after a brief hiatus. The 58-year-old broadcaster appeared with a noticeable glow, sparking comments from his co-host Susanna Reid and fans on social media.
According to an report by the Express, Ed Balls joked about his sunny getaway, revealing that he had spent time on a sailing boat in the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Poole. "It was very sunny, it turned out. I think all the rays were reflecting off of the water," he quipped. Susanna Reid teased him about his bronzed appearance, saying "Somebody got some warm weather over the weekend!" Ed Balls responded lightheartedly, "They did! It looks like I’ve been on some exotic beach."
The Express reports that Ed Balls also shared with viewers that a football game over the weekend had left him quite sore. "I also played football on Saturday and I’m in immense pain, I can hardly move having played this football match. So, sunkissed but a bit stiff," he said. This sparked a lighthearted segment on the show, with Susanna Reid joking about Ed Balls’s condition.
In another segment, Susanna Reid brought up ‘Ed Balls Day’, a nod to the presenter’s infamous social media mishap from April 28, 2011. As the Express previously reported, Ed Balls had mistakenly tweeted his own name searching for mentions online, which has since turned into an annually commemorated gaffe. Susanna Reid said, "Before we crack on, let me just say, Happy Ed Balls Day!" Ed Balls retorted, "Oh my gosh, well, and happy GMB day."
The presenters also announced to the audience that it was Good Morning Britain’s 11th anniversary, with Ed Balls pointing out that his namesake day predated the show. The Express notes that on Twitter, festivities were underway as fans and viewers joined in on the celebrations. One user joyfully remarked, "Happy Ed Balls day to all those who celebrate! Seems to come round quicker every year!" Another chimed in with, "Happy 15th Ed Balls Day to all who celebrate."
As the Express previously reported, Good Morning Britain is available to watch on ITV from 6am. With Ed Balls’s return to the show, fans can expect more lively discussions and debates on the programme. The show’s anniversary and Ed Balls Day celebrations are a testament to the programme’s enduring popularity and the presenter’s ability to connect with his audience.
The incident that sparked ‘Ed Balls Day’ was widely reported at the time, with many outlets noting the humorous mistake. According to the Manchester Evening News, Ed Balls’s mistake has become an annual event, with fans and viewers marking the occasion on social media. As the Express notes, Ed Balls’s return to Good Morning Britain was a welcome one, with fans and viewers taking to social media to share their thoughts and well-wishes.
In a statement to viewers, Ed Balls joked about his condition, saying he was in "immense pain" after playing football on the weekend. The Express reports that his co-host Susanna Reid was quick to tease him about his sunkissed complexion, despite him having used sunscreen. With Good Morning Britain’s 11th anniversary and Ed Balls Day celebrations in full swing, fans can expect more exciting segments and lively discussions on the programme.
Source: The Express
