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When is Piers Morgan back on TV? Confirmation of his Good Morning Britain return

Many have been wondering when Piers Morgan is returning to Good Morning Britain.

The broadcaster was forced to ditch his hosting duties on the ITV morning show after revealed that he was suffering mild coronavirus symptoms.

He shared on Twitter on Sunday night that he was tested for the deadly bug and was awaiting the results.

The next day he confirmed that he was not suffering from Covid-19 but he was not going to return to work until his doctor gave him the go ahead.

Piers Morgan was forced to ditch his hosting duties on the ITV morning show after claiming that he was suffering mild coronavirus symptoms (ITV)

He is still yet to return to present GMB with Susanna Reid and in his absence TV favourite Ben Shephard has been holding down the fort.

Fans of bolshy and outspoken Piers are eagerly awaiting the former newspaper editor's return to the small screen - so when is Piers going to be back on TV and what updates has he shared with fans?

Piers has confirmed that he will be back behind the GMB podium on Monday.

He tweeted on Thursday: "Relax everyone, I’ll be back Monday."

Last Sunday, Piers told fans he'd have to take a step back from GMB after suffering mild symptoms and was awaiting the result of a test.

In his absence TV favourite Ben Shephard has been holding down the fort with Susanna Reid (ITV)

He tweeted: "UPDATE: On medical advice, and out of an abundance of caution for a mild symptom that arose in past 48hrs...

"I've had a test for COVID-19 and so won’t be working on  @GMB  until I get the result back, which should be tomorrow."

Piers didn't go into what symptoms he had experienced, but did reveal he was going by medical advice.

On Monday Piers told his fans that he was not infected with Covid-19.

GMB fans worried as they say Ben Shepherd looks tired

Speaking to his  Twitter  followers, he said: "UPDATE: My COVID-19 test was negative.

"I was advised to take the test by my doctor after developing possible  coronavirus  symptoms, and was entitled to do so as a Govt-designated essential worker.

"I'll be back on  @GMB  as soon as my doctor advises I'm OK to return to work."

The next day Susanna Reid updated TV watchers on why Piers was once again missing from GMB - despite not having the virus.

Introducing this morning's show, Susanna said: "We are happy to report that Piers tested negative for coronavirus however he is still under the weather."

Piers' test results for Covid-19 came back negative on Monday but he is yet to return to screen (Getty Images for BAFTA LA)

She then read out the message that Piers had tweeted sharing he had the all clear.

GMB's Dr Hilary responded to the news, saying: "For him and his family, we're relieved too. It's really good news for anyone that tests negative for covid-19.

"Piers had some symptoms that were suggestive so it's really good that he was able to have that test and that it was negative, so we wish him a quick and swift recovery. He'll be there quite soon, I imagine."

Susanna added: "Yes, best wishes to you."

Ben quipped: "Yes, sooner the better. I'm getting quite tired already and it's only day two, quite frankly!"

Piers was not on air on Wednesday or Thursday and it has now been confirmed he will return on Monday.

Mirror Online have contacted Good Morning Britain for comment.

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.

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