Good Morning Britain host shares concern for co-star as loud bangs heard on air
Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh was forced to address loud bangs heard in Los Angeles during a live report on the ITV breakfast show as Noel Phillips reported live from location
GMB: Ranvir Singh reassures viewers during report
Ranvir Sing had to reassure viewers during the latest episode of ITV breakfast programme Good Morning Britain.
The 47-year-old TV star was in the studio with co-hosts Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid, delivering the latest global news headlines.
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They began the day with breaking news from Los Angeles, where protests have reignited, with demonstrators opposing immigration raids clashing with law enforcement for a third day.
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Protesters congregating in downtown LA were ordered by police to disperse immediately, following earlier demonstrations that blocked a major city freeway.
National Guard units, deployed by President Donald Trump, resorted to tear gas to disperse the protesters, reports the Manchester Evening News.
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Noel Phillips, North America Correspondent for ITV, reported live from LA, with loud bangs audible in the background during his segment.
Addressing the camera, Noel said: "As you can see police are now trying to get these protestors off the streets, Ranvir. We're going to try and bring you more a little later on."
Discussing the unfolding situation, Ranvir clarified: "And just to be clear, my producer was telling me that was fireworks because of course there's several cameras there. Just wanted to make that clear because for you because obviously alarming to hear that kind of sound."
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Susanna later checked in with Noel, asking if he was alright as the programme crossed back over to America for the latest updates.
Noel confirmed he was unharmed before delivering an in-depth update on the unfolding situation.
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The reporter engaged with locals for his segment, while Richard and Susanna from the studio reminded him to "stay safe" as his report concluded.
In another part of the morning show, host Richard disclosed that he had suffered a double wrist fracture in France over the weekend.
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"That looks sore," remarked his colleague Susanna, observing the cast on Richard's wrist.
Richard recounted the incident, saying, "Yeah, it's a double fracture of the wrist. I was walking quite quickly down a steep pavement in France, actually, on Friday,".
He continued, detailing the accident: "The pavement was loose and it flipped up and it flipped me forward, and I thought, 'Am I gonna win or is gravity gonna win?' And gravity won, and I hit the ground hard. So yeah, I've got a double fracture and we'll see how it goes."
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Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX at 6am