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Sian Filcher

Bill Turnbull makes TV return on Good Morning Britain - and viewers are all saying the same thing

Good Morning Britain viewers were stunned to see presenter Bill Turnbull reunite with Susanna Reid on the show this morning.

The pair haven't presented together in six years, and Bill will be replacing Piers Morgan for three days while the usual host is on holiday.

Bill Turnbull made his return to live TV after quitting BBC Breakfast in 2016 (ITV)

The 64-year-old broadcaster, who worked alongside Susanna on BBC Breakfast until 2014, admitted that he was 'so excited' to be on GMB.

Starting the show, the pair had an emotional reunion as they hugged each other.

Susanna said: "I haven't heard that for a number of years, Susanna Reid and Bill Turnbull."

Bill then said: "I know. Go on, pinch me, because I can't believe this is really happening.

"It's so exciting!"

Bill then joked: "And to be on the television with the legend that is Andi Peters."

Bill and Susanna had an emotional reunion after a six year break from presenting together (ITV)

The broadcaster now works on Classic FM alongside Charlotte Hawkins, with the move to present GMB marking his return to live TV.

The 64-year-old revealed he had advanced prostate cancer in March 2018, but the father-of-three told Radio Times last year that he has a "fair old time to live".

He added: “You hope for a couple of years but I really don’t think in terms of how long I’ve got left.”

GMB viewers were stunned to see Bill replace Piers this morning, and fans all said the same thing.

One said: "How lovely to watch a Morgan-free @GMB. And enjoy the return of Bill Turnbull as the perfect breakfast combo with Susanna."

Another wrote: "How nice to see Bill Turnbull on TV again."

A third said: "Good Morning Britain is a better news and discussion show with Bill Turnbull than the tabloid shouting match it has become with Piers Morgan. Bill also lets Susanna speak and we get to see how good a journalist she is. Brilliant pairing and a much better show than usual."

"Nice to see the highly professional Bill Turnbull on this morning. Watch and learn, @piersmorgan! This is how it’s done!" said another fan.

"It's just brilliant to see @susannareid100 with the lovely Bill Turnbull back together on @GMB. How fab! @piersmorgan I hope you are watching so you can pick up a few tips," tweeted another viewer.

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