Martin Lewis breaks down in tears before going missing from Good Morning Britain – as Susanna Reid is forced to go solo | The Sun
MARTIN Lewis went missing while presenting Good Morning Britain today – forcing Susanna Reid to briefly go solo after having an emotional breakdown.
The Money Saving Expert, 50, was briefly awol after the ITV programme returned from an ad break.
He had earlier worried viewers when he broke down in tears over memories of his mum who tragically died in a car accident.
Martin was triggered by grief as he discussed Prince William and Prince Harry walking behind the Queen's coffin on Monday – just as they did at their mum Princess Diana's funeral.
Martin was 12 years old – the same age as Prince Harry – when he lost his mum, but admits he didn't go to the funeral.
He said on GMB today: "I wasn't going to say this on air but it resonates with me very powerfully for someone who lost his mother at the same age as Harry in a road traffic accident.
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"I find it very difficult to watch. Thank goodness I wasn't made to walk behind. I didn't even go. It does bring back some…"
He broke off before telling his co-host Susanna Reid to "carry on" as he tried to compose himself.
Sympathetic Susanna replied: "Oh Martin. When events like this happen they are very triggering of private grief. We totally understand."
One GMB fan said: "My heart went out to @MartinSLewis there.
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"When memories hit you like that. There’s little you can do to stop the emotion that follows."
Another said: "Well done there @MartinSLewis – a tough couple of minutes for you."
"Martin Lewis is going to cry," worried someone else.
A fan said: "Oh I feel more for Martin Lewis."
Susanna looked taken aback when she read the autocue while Martin's chair was empty this morning.
The camera zoomed in to focus on the host while Martin hurried back.
He didn't acknowledge leaving the studio briefly or give a reason as to why.
Martin later joined Susanna's interview with the deputy chief executive Salam Shafi of financial advice charity Money Buddies.
Salam was on to urge those worrying about paying their bills to seek help.
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that inflation last month fell from 10.1 per cent to 9.9 per cent after petrol prices dropped slightly
Martin explained: "The real inflation rate figure we're looking for in October is what we're looking for when the energy prices come in.
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"We're expecting to see a jump in inflation in October. Today's figure it's predictive.
"We've already felt it in our pockets. This is just a number that clarifies it. It does have an impact. This is where it matters."
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