Overview
- Susanna Reid resumed her hosting duties on May 8, 2025, leading Good Morning Britain's special broadcast from Westminster Abbey to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
- The broadcast featured a hybrid format with Reid on location, while Ed Balls and Charlotte Hawkins anchored studio discussions with WWII veterans.
- Other on-site segments included Laura Tobin reporting from the Tower of London and Richard Gaisford covering a Royal British Legion event at the National Memorial Arboretum.
- Reid conducted an emotional interview with 99-year-old WWII veteran Thomas Cuthbert, reflecting on the significance of the anniversary and the sacrifices made during the war.
- Viewers praised the program's heartfelt coverage and empathetic approach, highlighting the resonance of the veterans’ stories and the commemorative format.