GB News viewers were treated to a humorous exchange between presenters Alex Armstrong and Darren Grimes over the weekend, 

with Armstrong jokingly threatening legal action after a playful on-air dig from his co-star.

During Saturday’s broadcast, Grimes delivered a tongue-in-cheek report on Armstrong’s temporary break from television, 

poking fun at his absence in a way that left both the studio and audience in stitches.

A Playful On-Air Roast

Kicking off the segment with a dramatic tone, Grimes pretended to share breaking news, setting the stage for a lighthearted roast.

“We begin tonight with some truly tragic breaking news,” he announced in an exaggeratedly somber voice. 

“Our very own Alex Armstrong, fresh from his fortieth birthday, has announced he is taking a whole week off of television. A whole week. I know that your thoughts and prayers will be with Alex at this dark time.”

The teasing didn’t stop there. Grimes went on to jokingly claim that Armstrong had checked into the renowned Betty Ford Clinic in Palm Springs—not for issues like gambling or alcohol addiction, but for what he described as an “uncontrollable dependence on being on telly.”

Mocking the supposed severity of Armstrong’s “withdrawal symptoms,” Grimes quipped, “He now refuses to communicate with his partner unless it’s via an earpiece.”

To add to the humor, Grimes playfully suggested that Armstrong might be eliminating his competition at GB News, cheekily stating, “Patrick Christys and I have noticed the pattern, Alex. We’re onto you.”

Armstrong Fires Back on Social Media

As expected, the hilarious exchange quickly made its way to social media, where Armstrong couldn’t resist responding. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he joined in on the joke, writing, “I totally reject these insidious claims by Darren Grimes! Patrick was fine when I left him at exactly 11am on Friday morning, I just happened to be passing GB News studios when I got the call… My lawyers will be in touch.”

The playful banter between the co-stars had fans thoroughly entertained, with many taking to the comments section to share their amusement.

One viewer wrote, “This is brilliant! Love watching you and Darren Grimes on a Saturday.” Another chimed in with, “Go on Alex, sue him—I dare you.”

A third simply responded with, “Oh no, it’s on!” highlighting the fun rivalry that had unfolded between the two broadcasters.

Armstrong’s Temporary Step Back from GB News

While the on-air banter had fans laughing, Armstrong recently made a more serious announcement regarding his future with GB News. The presenter revealed that he would be stepping away from a full-time presenting role, although he would still appear regularly in shorter segments.

Reflecting on his recent experience anchoring the program, Armstrong described the opportunity as a “huge learning curve.” He thanked viewers for their ongoing support, saying, “Thank you all for your amazing support while I ran a full stint of presenting on GB News over the last couple of weeks. Thank you for sticking around, and I hope you enjoyed watching!”

Although he is reducing his screen time, Armstrong reassured his followers that he remains part of the GB News team and will continue to contribute to the network’s political coverage.

A Hit with Viewers

The lighthearted exchange between Armstrong and Grimes is just the latest example of the chemistry that makes GB News a hit with its audience. The duo’s ability to poke fun at each other while maintaining a professional and engaging broadcast style has endeared them to viewers.

The playful moment also highlighted the unique approach GB News takes to current affairs programming, balancing serious political discussions with moments of levity that keep audiences entertained.

As Armstrong transitions into a different role at the network, fans will no doubt continue to enjoy his presence on the show, especially if more amusing exchanges like this one are in store.

For now, it seems his “legal battle” with Darren Grimes will remain purely in jest—at least until the next round of playful on-air banter.

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