Ranvir Singh pays heartfelt tribute to GMB crew member Paul Dorrian after death ‘A real sadness in our hearts’

Ranvir Singh paid tribute to GMB’s long-running programme organiser Paul Dorrian on Monday morning as announced his death alongside co-star Richard Madeley.

Good Morning Britain returned on Monday morning as Singh, 44, presented alongside Madeley, 65.

But the former Strictly star had some sad news to break early on in the show, as she announced the team lost Dorrian, 57, over the weekend. 

She told viewers in a poignant speech: ‘As you know, the show just isn’t what it is without the talented team who work behind-the-scenes here, who get everything on air for us every morning.

‘It is with real sadness in our hearts we have to say we’ve lost one of our beloved colleagues this weekend

‘Paul Dorrian, He literally worked day and night to make sure all our technical facilities worked and the show got on the air.’

Ranvir Singh announced the sad news on Monday morning (Picture: ITV)

Dorrian worked as a programme organiser, for almost three decades across GMTV, GMB and more. 

She went on to describe how he was integral to the show’s operation and beloved by all who worked on the programme.

Paul worked at ITV for three decades (Picture: ITV)

Singh added: ‘He knew everybody here. He was a kind and loving man, he lifted the spirits of everyone who works here.

‘He was a really close friend to everyone on the team, so there is a real sadness behind-the-scenes today.’

The presenter sent her love on behalf of the show to his partner Mike, two brothers and the rest of his family as she continued her tribute.

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‘So young and taken too soon, Paul Dorrian our very loved colleague there,’ as viewers were shown a picture of Dorrian on screen. 

‘We just wanted to pay tribute to him this morning,’ she added. 

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.

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