Monday, May 19, 2014

Susanna Reid and her Good Morning Britain co-host Ben Shephard grab a drink together

By Hanna Flint

The show's entering it's fourth week of broadcast, and the Good Morning Britain team have certainly felt the pressure to produce a programme to rival their failed predecessor Daybreak.

But last week, presenters Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard got to unwind at a Chiswick pub with some of the production staff.

Susanna, 43, and Ben, 39, left together after the bonding session and the High Road Brasseries, proving that their friendly chemistry exists both on and off the screen.

Friends on and off screen: Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard grab a drink at London pub

Friends on and off screen: Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard grab a drink at London pub

Spending time with her colleagues is not uncommon for Reid as she said she's been making the effort to get to know Ben, Sean Fletcher and Charlotte Hawkins.

The former BBC Breakfast star has been organising casual lunches and trips to the pub for them to become friendlier than ever.

She told Radio Times magazine: 'I like to socialise with the people I work with and really get to know them.

Good pals: Susanna says she feels like she has known Ben all her life after meeting him on the show

Good pals: Susanna says she feels like she has known Ben all her life after meeting him on the show

Team bonding: Other members of the production team were also at the pub on Thursday night

Team bonding: Other members of the production team were also at the pub on Thursday night

'The last couple of weeks have been about having lunch with Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins. I'm going out with Charlie on Thursday. I definitely like to be friends with the people I work with.

'First and foremost, you need to trust each other. When the proverbial hits the fan, you need to know the other person has your back and the other person needs to know the same about you.'

Discussing her chemistry with Ben, Susanna told Female First: 'I didn't know Ben but I didn't feel nervous meeting him because he's such a familiar face having presented 'GMTV' and been such a regular on television. It felt like I'd known him all my life.'

Final goodbyes: The presenters chat as a taxi loads their stuff

Final goodbyes: The presenters chat as a taxi loads their stuff

Casual: Susanna whipped her back into a ponytail and wore a denim jacket for the evening

Casual: Susanna whipped her back into a ponytail and wore a denim jacket for the evening

Bonding: Susanna has been arranging lunches so she, Ben, Sean Fletcher and Charlotte Hawkins become close colleagues

Bonding: Susanna has been arranging lunches so she, Ben, Sean Fletcher and Charlotte Hawkins become close colleagues

On Thursday night, Susanna - who split from her partner of 16 years Dominic Cotton in February - looked casual in a denim jacket, a black A-line dress and nude heels, while tying her inky black locks into a high-ponytail.

Ben - who is married with two sons - looked smart in a white T-shirt, jeans, brown boots and a grey blazer, and he chatted to Susanna before jumping into a taxi.

A few days later, Reid had thrown on her glad-rags to attend the TV BAFTA Awards at Theatre Royal in London, where she wore a bright pink floor-length gown.

The next day, the presenter opted for a hot pink jumpsuit as she enjoyed the Chelsea Flower Show with a young companion.

Mum's the word:  Susanna Reid put on a vibrant display with a ypoung companion as she headed out to the Chelsea Flower Show on Monday

Mum's the word: Susanna Reid put on a vibrant display with a ypoung companion as she headed out to the Chelsea Flower Show on Monday

Pretty in pink: The journalist opted for a bright jumpsuit on Monday, and a rick floor-length gown for the TV BAFTAs on Sunday
Pretty in pink: The journalist opted for a bright jumpsuit on Monday, and a rick floor-length gown for the TV BAFTAs on Sunday

Pretty in pink: The journalist opted for a bright jumpsuit on Monday, and a rick floor-length gown for the TV BAFTAs on Sunday

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