A GB News anchor has described why she left Good Morning Britain after a decade, expressing her contempt for “intolerant individuals.”
Pip Tomson, who worked as a news journalist on the ITV show, announced her departure from the show in May of this year.
In her announcement, the journalist said that she felt ‘proud to work on such a great forward-thinking show’, while adding: ‘I’ll miss the awesome team terribly but you know when it’s time for a new adventure – and it’s my time.’
The 45-year-old has now penned an essay explaining her choice to join GB News instead, confessing that when the chance initially arose, she was ‘in a bit of a dilemma,’ having spent the most of her 21-year career at ITV.
Writing on Twitter that she had received ‘polite (and less polite) questions’ about her move, she stated: ‘I was also well aware of the flak directed at GB News,’ referencing the criticisms that are sometimes levelled at the channel.
‘Much of it from those types who profess that they’re tolerant members of the “Be Kind” brigade (yawn) but are actually some of the most intolerant people you could ever hope to meet if you don’t profess to share their views. Which always makes me laugh.
‘So I sought out the advice of some of the less tribal folk including one of the most famous broadcasters in the business. I don’t want to name them but they’ve always been incredibly generous in terms of advice, feedback, reflections on the industry and how to deal with those delightful social media trolls,’ she said.
‘“It’s a no brainer,” came the answer. “You’ve got to do it. It’s very exciting for you and a proper adventure.”’
Pip said that she is now ‘relishing the opportunity to challenge and hold to account the powerful types’ in her new role, while also offering ‘a voice to those who want to be heard but are thoroughly disillusioned so don’t bother to engage’.
The TV personality opened up about the change to her lifestyle with the new job, which means she doesn’t have to wake up at the ungodly hour of 2am for work.
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Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard wished Pip well after her farewell episode on GMB.
‘We just want to say goodbye to one of the team who is leaving us. The amazing Pip Tomson. How long have you been with us?’ Ben began.
Kate then added: ‘Oh Pip we are really going to miss you, but we are excited for your new adventures.
‘You’re going to be a huge loss to the team here, and me personally.’