GOOD Morning Britain was subject to a huge presenter shake-up as fan-favourite Ben Shephard was replaced on today's show.
The Tipping Point anchor, 48, was absent from Thursday's ITV episode, which was co-hosted by Charlotte Hawkins, also 48.
Ben regularly presents with pal Kate Garraway, 56 - who has been fronting the show from Monday to Wednesday in Susanna Reid's absence during the summer holiday.
He has taken some time off during the summer holidays and Good Morning Britain fans were chuffed at his replacement.
Judge Rinder star Rob Rinder, 45, was entrusted with the task, with one fan gushing: "Seeing Rob Rinder is presenting #GMB this morning has brightened my day already."
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Another put: "Great seeing @RobbieRinder @CharlotteHawkns presenting @GMB this morning."
A third then commented on the opening panel debate with journalist Andrew Pierce.
They added: "Rob Rinder co-hosting, love it when he takes Pierce down a peg or two."
Charlotte opened the show by saying: "Welcome back to you Rob Rinder!" to which he replied: "What a joy it is to be here."
She replied: "It's a joy to have you here," before Rob said: "You're like sunshine in woman form."
Rob first replaced Richard Madeley on the show last summer.
Last December he returned to the hosting spot to take a swipe at David Beckham.
He also went on a furious rant after revealing he had been sent death threats.
While hugely popular, there was a good reason for Ben's absence.
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He took to his Instagram page to post a picture of his wife Annie to celebrate her birthday.
In a lengthy caption, he wrote: "So it’s Mrs S birthday!! Can’t believe another year has gone by not sure where the time goes!!!
"This one bigger than most with Sam and Jack doing A-levels and GCSEs. There is no doubt the results they got were down to her, I’d like to think I helped in some way, mostly in the knowledge that they did better than me!
"Anyway @annieshepharddesign Happy Birthday!!!"
