[Smithy]

ITV has confirmed that GMTV anchor Andrew Castle has quit the breakfast programme.

In a statement, the former British number one tennis player announced that he is to leave the show in the autumn.

"I have had a fantastic ten years fronting one of the UK's most-watched television programmes, but with all the changes taking place at GMTV I felt it was time for a new chapter in my life as well," he said.

"I enjoyed both meeting and working with some very talented people at the programme and I wish all those at GMTV every success in the future."

Alison Sharman, director of factual, daytime and GMTV, thanked Castle for the work he has done over the last decade.

"He has been a vital and central part of the presentation team. And now he has decided to move on, I wish him good luck and best wishes with all the new projects that he will be taking on," she said.

The 46-year-old, who will present his last show in early September, will return to ITV later in the year as presenter of peaktime entertainment series 71 Degrees North.
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Ben Shephard and Penny Smith have also quit GMTV amidst a shake-up that will see Adrian Chiles take over the main presenting duties five days a week.



Thats another one gone :S

[Stacey.]

he was good.

Still got Ben though.

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Smithy

Ben Shephard and Penny Smith have also quit GMTV amidst a shake-up that will see Adrian Chiles take over the main presenting duties five days a week.

Originally Posted by Stacey.x

he was good.

Still got Ben though.

:/

[Jase]

Originally Posted by Stacey.x

he was good.

Still got Ben though.

You can tell your a fan of the show

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Jase

You can tell your a fan of the show

[Stacey.]

LOL! omfg. i didn't see that!

[sooty]

Really?

I liked him and also Penny. What is going on at GMTV?

[Callum]

Everyone's leaving GMTV lately, their quitting before they get replaced so it doesn't hinder their image. Hope Kate is staying though, she's been my favorite and I love her slight lisp. Emma's also leaving to do the London ITV news later this year.

[Smithy]

Aww no I like Emma she's only been there a year

[Jase]

Were do i sign and il do it, id love it id be good

[Tom4784]

I never really liked him much.

[Tiffany]

why do the GMTV presenters dominate showbiz headlines!? who cares? really?

[sooty]

Originally Posted by Tiffany

why do the GMTV presenters dominate showbiz headlines!? who cares? really?

Weekdays between 6:00~7:30 I always watch GMTV (except Kate Garraway is on), so I do care who the presenters are.

[Firewire]

I hope Emma stays, I really like her - more than Kate. I also hope Lorraine stays too, I like her aswell. I'm not sure what to make of Adrian, I think he'll be good, but it's too soon to tell as he hasn't started yet.