GB News in chaos as technical blunder leaves shows 'on a loop'

GB News viewers were left baffled after the channel appeared to suffer a major technical glitch, with fans questioning why the broadcast had switched to a random loop

Carly Hacon Showbiz Reporter

15:01, 07 Aug 2026Updated 15:23, 07 Aug 2026

[One of the packages being shown on a constant loop on GB News]

One of the packages being shown on a constant loop on GB News

GB News viewers were left scratching their heads after the channel appeared to suffer a technical issue, leaving some questioning what was happening behind the scenes.

The broadcaster appeared to experience disruption, with viewers taking to social media to ask why the usual programming had seemingly disappeared. Confused fans flooded X, formerly known as Twitter, as they tried to work out whether the issue was a technical glitch or something more serious happening at the channel.

One viewer wrote: "What's happened to GB News it's on a random loop and you and Mark have disappeared?" Another posted: "@GBNEWS Why is GB News down?"

[GB News logo]

GB News logo(Image: PA)

The unexpected interruption sparked a wave of comments from viewers and industry figures, many sharing their confusion as the channel appeared not to be running its usual schedule.

Some viewers claimed the broadcast had switched to a repeated segment, with others saying they were unable to access the regular live output.

The incident quickly became a talking point online, as fans of the channel searched for answers and shared their theories about what could have caused the disruption.

GB News has not yet confirmed the cause of the issue or whether it was linked to a technical fault.

The broadcaster launched in 2021 and has become a regular fixture in the UK news landscape, with presenters including Mark Dolan, Nigel Farage and Eamonn Holmes among its well-known faces.

Technical problems can occasionally affect live television broadcasts, with channels often forced to rely on backup programming while teams work behind the scenes to resolve issues.

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