Good Morning Britain Dazzles Again with Festive Christmas Day Special
For the third year running, Good Morning Britain is back this Christmas Day with a sparkling festive special. Hosts Susanna Reid, Ben Shephard, and Kate Garraway bring the glitz in sequins and velvet, joined by expert meteorologists Laura Tobin and Alex Beresford. Plus, Andi Peters delivers the season’s best cracker jokes to get you in the holiday mood.
Heartwarming Reunion with Ukrainian Singing Sensation Amelia
The show’s emotional highlight? Susanna’s reunion with eight-year-old Amelia Anisovych, who went viral after singing Frozen’s ‘Let It Go’ from a bunker in Kiev earlier this year. Susanna first met Amelia in Poland this April before Amelia and her mum Lilia made it safely to the UK.
“It’s such a delight to see you, I’m so thrilled to see you!”
Amelia shares updates, revealing a secret music project and recent trip to America. When asked about her Ukrainian Christmas plans (celebrated on 7th January), Amelia says she’ll be “with the whole family, sitting and eating.” Mum Lilia adds they’ll be returning to Kiev to reunite with Amelia’s dad and extended family, despite the ongoing risks.
Susanna reflects on the poignant moment when Amelia first wondered if she’d ever see her father again amid the war. Amelia and Lilia describe their October return trip to Kiev as “fantastic” but “risky,” noting missiles struck just two days after they moved back to Poland.
“It’s our favourite time of year, and when I prepare for Christmas, I just pray there’s no more war or missile attacks in Ukraine.”
Susanna offers heartfelt wishes: “Our hearts are with you… We hope your family stays safe and that peace comes soon.”
Celebrity Cheers and Festive Fun Throughout the Show
No Christmas is complete without presents! Amelia receives heartfelt video messages from stars like Adam Lambert, Jason Manford, and Alesha Dixon. GMB’s gift bag dazzles with goodies, including a Christmas headband that leaves Amelia wide-eyed with delight. Ben Shephard is impressed at her quick grasp of English phrases!
The two-hour show also features:
- A whirlwind year in review
- Chats with Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall and Dame Maureen Lipman
- Exclusive preview of King Charles III’s first Christmas address with Wesley Kerr OBE
- Pride of Britain winner Ella Chadwick spreading joy at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
- Strictly Come Dancing star interviews including Larry Lamb and Rickie Haywood-Williams
- Doc Martin’s Caroline Catz joins for a special Port Isaac quiz
- Revealing the 1 Million Minutes Cost Of Living Loneliness Award winner with Owen Warner
- Comedian and Strictly champ Bill Bailey chats cheese
- Festive messages from Santa Claus himself and Bishop of Dover, Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin
Show-Stopping Performances to Wrap Up the Festivities
Get ready for festive tunes galore with the West End Musical Choir and canterbury/" title="Canterbury" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Canterbury Cathedral’s Scholars singing carols. A special ballet performance of The Nutcracker mesmerises audiences, while Matt Goss and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra close the show with dazzling brand new music.
Good Morning Britain’s Christmas Day special promises heart, sparkle, and a whole lot of festive cheer.
