Ed Balls Returns to GMB, Admits 'Immense Pain' After Weekend Football

Ed Balls returned to Good Morning Britain after a week-long absence, explaining that he had been sailing around the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Poole, which resulted in a noticeable suntan. Despite using sunscreen, he appeared sunkissed on air and admitted to being in 'immense pain' and 'barely able to move' after playing a football match over the weekend. During the episode, co-host Susanna Reid acknowledged both his tanned appearance and the annual social media celebration of 'Ed Balls Day,' a tradition stemming from his 2011 Twitter gaffe. The show also marked its 11th anniversary, with Ed humorously noting that Ed Balls Day predates the program. Viewers on social media joined in celebrating Ed Balls Day, highlighting the ongoing popularity of the lighthearted internet event.