Good Morning Britain found itself at the center of another social media debate after Adil Ray made his long-awaited return to the ITV breakfast show—prompting a wave of mixed reactions from viewers.

After spending some time away from the famous breakfast sofa, Adil was back on Thursday alongside Ranvir Singh, helping guide audiences through the day’s biggest headlines. While many welcomed his return, others made it clear they weren’t happy to see him back.

Adil Announces His Summer Return

Before appearing on the show, Adil shared the news with followers on Instagram, revealing that he would be presenting every Thursday throughout July and August.

Expressing his excitement, he described Good Morning Britain as one of the UK’s most important television programmes, especially during what he called “the most important of times.”

He also thanked ITV for the opportunity to return and joked that he hoped to represent “all of us—especially the Aston Villa fans.”

Viewers React Almost Immediately

It didn’t take long for social media to fill with opinions once the programme began.

Several viewers admitted they changed channels as soon as they realized Adil was presenting.

One person wrote that they switched the television on, saw Adil, and immediately switched it off again.

Another simply commented that they “had to turn over,” while another viewer said they couldn’t bear watching the programme with him hosting.

Others questioned why he had been brought back at all, with critical posts quickly circulating across X.

At the same time, plenty of viewers defended Adil, praising his confident presenting style and welcoming him back to the show, highlighting just how divided the audience remains whenever he appears on screen.

A Presenter Who Often Sparks Debate

This isn’t the first time Adil has generated strong reactions online.

Last year, he faced criticism over comments he made while discussing New York politics and Sharia law on social media. After receiving backlash, he clarified that he had been referring to principles such as fairness, charity and social justice—not advocating political or legal changes.

Despite the criticism from some viewers, Adil appeared delighted to be back on Good Morning Britain, presenting comfortably alongside Ranvir Singh as they covered the day’s biggest news stories.

ITV has not commented publicly on the latest online reaction, but one thing is clear: Adil Ray’s return has once again become one of the morning’s biggest talking points.