Dr Amir Khan was on hand to discuss the latest NHS news on Good Morning Britain
Good Morning Britain was back on Thursday, with Kate Garraway and Ed Balls at the helm.
The presenting pair delivered the day’s top stories to ITV audiences, while Melvin Odoom chimed in with the latest entertainment news. Tony Christie was among their guests.
A key topic of conversation was the NHS, following the announcement that Sir Keir Starmer would be outlining fresh proposals to reform the health service in a speech later that day.
Kate and Ed welcomed GMB’s own Dr Amir Khan via video link from a GP surgery in West Yorkshire to delve into these new plans and gauge the public’s initial reactions.
However, as Dr Amir offered his insights on the NHS updates, viewers were somewhat sidetracked by his appearance, reports Manchester Evening News.
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Sporting a full moustache, a stark contrast to his typically clean-shaven look, Dr Amir’s facial hair became the hot topic among the audience.
One viewer commented: “Dr Amir needs to lose the tash. #GMB,” Meanwhile, another took to Twitter saying: “Check out Dr Amir with his moustache.”
Comments continued to flood in, with one fan unsure about the new look: “Not sure about the tashe lol!” Others pondered why moustaches seem to be all the rage lately, with tweets like: “What is with this obsession with moustaches atm? They’re everywhere #gmb.”
Some were quite adamant in their stance against the trend: “Moustaches, whether they are ironic or not, need to go. #gmb,” declared another viewer.
Dr Amir Khan left GMB viewers confused with his new look (Image: ITV)
Despite the facial hair frenzy, Dr Amir did manage to discuss the pros and cons of the proposed NHS reforms during his time on Thursday’s show.
The Prime Minister is poised to reveal the government’s ambitious strategy to revamp the NHS in a pivotal address on Thursday. He has stated that the NHS must “reform or die” and says it’s essential to deliver patients with “easier, quicker and more convenient care, wherever they live”.
Dr Amir commended the move towards “care into the community”, noting that such a shift would bring care closer to home for many and consolidate staff in one location, thereby simplifying patient access to services.
However, Dr Amir highlighted some potential challenges ahead, particularly concerning the practical aspects of the new strategy’s rollout and the current scarcity of GP positions, despite the soaring demand for their services.
Good Morning Britain airs on weekdays from 6am on ITV1