02-02-2024, 09:56 PM
(02-02-2024, 08:06 PM)Pips2022 Wrote: I think if any of these folk had had ‘cut through’ and that indefinable X factor they’d be a shoo-in….the likes of Richard Gaisford or Paul Brand just don’t have it I feel. Clearly they’d give it to Martin Lewis if he wanted it. Feel like Rob Rinder should have been a lot better than he’s been.
Conversely there probably is a fairly unknown male reading the news somewhere who could do it really well (Ben wasn’t especially famous on joining GMTV), and could generate chemistry with his female co-host. Neil Thompson should have the confidence to make long-term fresh stars, rather than folk who bring a small spike in publicity on day one.
Martin Lewis would be such a perfect fit, his expertise could help shift the program’s emphasis on news with inane debates more towards news with genuinely helpful advice and tips (almost like a newsy morning version of his money show). With the election coming up he and Ed Balls would both be real assets.