Former Presenter Launches Stinging Attack on Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid
Former TalkTV presenter Mike Graham has ignited a fierce debate about journalistic integrity after publicly claiming that Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid "can't be trusted" in her interviewing approach.
Accusations of Buying into 'Establishment Narrative'
Graham took to social media platform X to voice his criticisms following Reid's recent interview with former Conservative MP Nadine Dorries on the ITV morning programme. Sharing a clip from the broadcast, the ex-presenter delivered a blunt assessment of Reid's professional conduct.
He wrote emphatically: "Because Susanna Reid buys every establishment narrative, she can’t be trusted to ask questions about the real truth... BBC through and through."
Divided Audience Reaction to Interviewing Style
The comments section beneath Graham's post revealed sharply contrasting opinions about Reid's capabilities as a journalist and presenter.
Critical voices included:
- One respondent argued: "She doesn’t buy it. She reads it. That’s it. You’re giving the script readers far too much credit."
- Another viewer declared: "Terrible presenter – can't even watch her."
- A third supporter of Graham's position commented: "Well said, Mike – hardly journalism, is it?"
Strong Defence from Supporters of the GMB Host
However, numerous comments rallied to Reid's defence, praising her professionalism and journalistic skills.
Supportive perspectives highlighted:
- One advocate stated: "Susanna Reid is an excellent journalist and presenter who is very good at her job and you can only dream of being as good as she is."
- Another observer noted: "Well done for presenting the alternative viewpoint clearly."
- A third supporter remarked: "Susanna is asking all the right questions."
The controversy has sparked wider discussions about the role of morning television presenters, the nature of establishment journalism, and public expectations of broadcast interview techniques. As a prominent figure on one of Britain's most watched morning programmes, Reid's approach continues to generate significant audience engagement and debate about media standards in contemporary broadcasting.
