Good Morning Britain’s Richard Madeley has issued a health update after being “replaced” by Paul Brand earlier this week.

Richard, who is one of the usual presenters alongside Susanna Reid on the ITV programme had been absent on Monday (November 17) and Tuesday (November 18) due to being unwell.

Paul had taken over his “hot seat” instead, which he described as “absolute life goals” in a post on Instagram.

However, this morning (November 19), Richard returned to the ITV studio to present GMB live once again.

During the latest episode between news bulletins, he told viewers he had caught covid and that he was “operating at 80%” today.

Speaking to Susanna, the former I’m a Celebrity campmate explained: “I'm clear of it. I had Covid, as you know.........

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