Good Morning Britain (GMB) viewers have said farewell to the programme’s Chief Correspondent Richard Gaisford this morning (December 24).
The programme thanked Gaisford for nearly 30 years of service with a video and message on X: “Thank you, Richard, for 26 years of dedication to public service broadcasting. You have been a definitive voice on our screens and will be greatly missed.”
After his final piece to camera on this morning’s show, Richard was seen speaking to another camera as he reflected on his time on the show.
In his video message on X, he said he would be seeking “new adventures in the coming year”.
A heartfelt goodbye to our Chief Correspondent, @richardgaisford, as he moves on after almost three decades with ITV Breakfast.
Thank you, Richard, for 26 years of dedication to public service broadcasting. You have been a definitive voice on our screens and will be greatly… pic.twitter.com/nmHyXWsrEe— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) December 24, 2025
Richard thanked his wife for supporting him in his career as well as the viewers who have watched him on the programme and offered him feedback.
He said he hoped to be back on TV “sometime soon”.
Richard will still work on current affairs programming with ITV, according to the Press Gazette.
Viewers share goodbye messages for Richard Gaisford
One person said: “ITV are making a huge mistake - I feel for all the staff that make this show the cuts and changes are unfair - The very best of luck to Richard - He'll be missed.”
That’s it. Era ended @GMB pic.twitter.com/PbHCn0Wpiy
— Richard Gaisford (@richardgaisford) December 24, 2025
Another commented: “He is excellent.”
Someone else said: “Have loved hearing your measured broadcasts over the years, Richard. A voice of reason. All the best going forward!”
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Another viewer shared: “Thank you Mr Gaisford! Have a cracking Christmas, enjoy alarm free mornings & may 2026 be the start of a new rewarding era.”
This person said: “That’s a shame! Best reporter out there on any of the morning channels by far!”
BBC Breakfast Editor Richard Frediani said: “That’s a wrap. Absolutely outstanding performance over the years. Good luck.”
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