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Jasmine Allday

Good Morning Britain issues health update on Ranvir Singh as she's pulled off ITV show

Ranvir Singh was pulled off Good Morning Britain today after falling ill.

The news presenter arrived at the studio today for the ITV breakfast show, where she features as political news correspondent, despite suffering from severe hay fever.

Some of her symptoms included streaming red eyes and a swollen face, but she had vowed to continue with her job and report the latest news on the ITV programme this morning.

Richard Madeley called it "the worst hay fever he's ever seen," as Ranvir admitted: "I don't know what's going on. That's why I look like this today. I'm OK, thanks. Just streaming eyes."

Ranvir made a brief appearance on the show today (mirror.co.uk)

However, half an hour later, she was replaced by reporter Louisa James as Susanna Reid and Richard sent their well wishes to Ranvir.

As Susanna introduced Louisa, she said: "It's no longer Ranvir, Louisa you've stepped in. How is Ranvir?"

Louisa then explained: "She's fine, well we think she's going to be fine. We think Ranvir may have had an allergic reaction. She's got a sore eye. She's just resting."

"Well it's certainly the worst case of hay fever I think I've ever seen," Richard said, as Susanna added: "It is particularly bad for sufferers at the moment so Ranvir's just off for a moment. Welcome Louisa."

Richard and Susanna offered their well wishes to Ranvir (mirror.co.uk)

Ranvir has since taken to Twitter to ask her followers for some suggestions on how she can get better quickly.

"Anyone else got the worst most painful stinging hay-fever they’ve ever had? I can barely keep my eyes open. If there was a vaccine for this I’d sign up asap :(," she wrote on social media.

Her followers rushed to the comments to offer their words of support for her, as well as their own successful remedies including medication, exercise, ice soaked cotton pads and acupuncture.

Louisa James stepped in for Ranvir (mirror.co.uk)

Earlier in the year, it was revealed Ranvir would quietly be stepping down as Political Editor for the show.

"Ranvir is ready for a new challenge at Good Morning Britain and she wants a bigger role within the team," the source said, "She quietly stepped down as the political editor of the show in anticipation of having a more substantial part to play.

"Ranvir covers for Susanna Reid when she is away and this week has stepped into her shoes during half term. But she wants more and the bosses at GMB are clamouring to give it to her."

The insider added: "She is a hugely popular member of GMB and keeping Ranvir on board is something everyone wants."

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