Good Morning Britain viewers were left deeply moved after an emotional moment brought Wednesday’s broadcast to a halt, as Ranvir Singh struggled to hold back tears while announcing a major farewell live on air.
What began as a routine sign-off for the final show of 2025 quickly turned into one of the most heartfelt moments the programme has delivered in years — a raw reminder that behind the headlines and debates, the show is powered by people who have worked together for decades.
A Final Show That Took An Unexpected Turn
At the close of Wednesday’s episode, Ranvir and co-host Richard Madeley informed viewers that Good Morning Britain would be taking a short break over the festive period, returning on Monday, January 5.
Richard explained that it was not only the final broadcast of the year, but also the last show from their current studio location.
“As we were saying, it is our final show of 2025 with the best team on television,” he told viewers. “And it’s the last one in the studio as we make the move to a new home for the next year.”
While the announcement itself was expected, what followed was not.
Ranvir’s Voice Cracks As Emotions Take Over
As the programme drew to a close, Ranvir began thanking the team behind the scenes — and it was clear the moment meant more to her than a standard end-of-year message.
“Before we go,” she said, pausing as her voice wavered, “we both — and everyone here, all the presenting team who you see every day — we want to say… oh gosh, I’m going to tear up.”
The studio fell quiet as Ranvir took a breath, visibly emotional.
“We want to say a huge, heartfelt thank you to every person who works on this show,” she continued. “Because you are amazing.”
Viewers watching at home immediately noticed the sincerity of the moment — one that felt unscripted, personal, and deeply genuine.
A Special Farewell After Nearly 20 Years
The reason for Ranvir’s tears soon became clear.
She revealed that Phil Ramsden, Good Morning Britain’s long-serving news editor, was retiring after nearly 20 years at ITV.
“Can I just say to Phil Ramsden, our news editor, who is retiring today after nearly 20 years on ITV,” Ranvir said. “One of the best — and indeed one of many of the best. We wish you all a very happy new year.”
Richard echoed the sentiment, thanking Ramsden and the wider production team for their dedication before signing off.
“Just once again, thank you to our team,” he said. “Have a great new year. We will see you on Monday, January 5th.”
Why The Moment Resonated With Viewers
For many viewers, the farewell struck a chord precisely because it wasn’t about a high-profile presenter leaving the sofa.
Instead, it shone a light on the people who work behind the scenes — editors, producers, researchers, and crew members who shape the programme every single morning but rarely appear on screen.
Ranvir’s emotional reaction reflected the reality of those long-term working relationships, built over early starts, breaking news, and shared pressure.
Social media quickly filled with messages praising her honesty and warmth.
“Ranvir’s tears said everything,” one viewer wrote. “You could feel how much the team means to her.”
Celebrating A Milestone For A Meaningful Campaign
Earlier in the programme, Ranvir had also been visibly moved while discussing the show’s 1 Million Minutes campaign, an initiative encouraging people to pledge their time — rather than money — to help tackle loneliness across the UK.
As the campaign drew to a close for the year, Ranvir revealed the total number of minutes pledged had reached a staggering milestone.
“We are at 209… oh my goodness, it’s just gone up again,” she told viewers. “We are at 209 million. We’ve got a few minutes left. I think we can get to 210 million.”
Moments later, the target was reached.
“We have been doing this for 10 years,” she said proudly. “We have reached 210 million. Well done to all of our volunteers. Absolutely remarkable!”
Ranvir later confirmed that 2025 had become Good Morning Britain’s most successful year ever for the campaign, with the total continuing to rise even after the broadcast ended.
“And it keeps going up,” she added, clearly overwhelmed by the response.
A Year-End Moment That Felt Different
Between the emotional goodbye to a respected colleague and the celebration of a decade-long campaign reaching new heights, Wednesday’s episode felt less like a typical end-of-year broadcast — and more like a moment of reflection.
It captured the full spectrum of what Good Morning Britain represents: hard news, community impact, and the human connections that make live television feel real.
Ranvir’s tears were not a sign of weakness, but of investment — in her colleagues, in the cause, and in the work that happens every morning before most of the country wakes up.
Looking Ahead To 2026
As Good Morning Britain prepares to return in January from a new studio, viewers can expect familiar faces — but Wednesday’s emotional farewell served as a reminder that change is always happening behind the scenes.
For Phil Ramsden, it marked the end of a long and influential chapter. For Ranvir Singh, it was a moment of gratitude she clearly didn’t expect to feel so deeply on air.
And for viewers, it was a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the heart of a show that often thrives on controlled chaos.
Sometimes, the most powerful television moments aren’t planned at all.
