29-04-2021, 01:16 PM
Spencer post_id=9683 time=1619696469 user_id=891 Wrote:Alastair has been on things like Jeremy Vine as a panelist and has done interviews for GQ which isn't quite the same as presenting on TV but I think he'll be fine.DavidWhitfield post_id=9676 time=1619694895 user_id=1016 Wrote:https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1387699651520962561
Ugh... this tweet has irritated me (and not just because of the use of emojis in a bid to look 'down with the kids').
"We can't wait for some fiery debates, don't hold back!" - Really doesn't bode well as far as I'm concerned.
From past experience, we all know what GMB mean when they say 'fiery debates': shouting, interrupting, not letting the guest give a response, generally putting the creation of a social-media-sharable spectacle above providing something useful... Was really hoping they were moving past this now that He Who Must Not Be Named has shuffled off in a blaze of ignominy.
I'll reserve judgement until I see him 'in action' but I'm not spending my mornings watching 'Good Morning The Jeremy Kyle Show' if they insist on continuing down that path. There's a reason I stopped watching GMB a year ago and only gave the show another shot again in the past few weeks... :|
I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Alastair Campbell strikes me as someone who, whilst he may have some strong opinions, is rather more measured and less boorish and ego-driven than Piers Morgan.
I do wonder how it'll work out though. Has Campbell had any live TV presenting experience before? It'll be interesting to see how he copes.
Piers' downfall was his ego and the fact he was dismissive of certain topics whereas Alastair has had issues with Mental Health so he is someone who ITV may see as a positive role model due to their Britain Get Talking campaign.