Eamonn Holmes has undetaken a new career venture amid the GB News cost-cutting shake-up, it was announced on Tuesday.
While the presenter, 65, is continuing his stint on the news channel, his co-host Isabel Webster is set to be replaced as part of a number of major changes announced by the broadcaster.
Isabel will be replaced by Ellie Costello, 31, as host of the breakfast show programme during the working week.
The 41-year-old, who had previously worked for Sky News and the BBC, had been a part of the show since it launched in 2022.
Presenter Mark Dolan also announced on Wednesday evening that he had been ‘relieved from his duties’.
Despite the shake-up being ongoing, Eamonn has announced a new opportunity he has decided to take on alongside his colleague and friend Paul Coyte.
Eamonn Holmes has undetaken a new career venture amid the GB News cost-cutting shake-up, it was announced on Tuesday
While the presenter, 65, is continuing his stint on the news channel, his co-host Isabel Webster is set to be replaced as part of a number of major changes announced by the broadcaster
The duo will be hosting An Evening With Eamonn Holmes in March 2025 at the Radlett Centre in Hertfordshire.
The event, which costs £40 to attend or £80 for VIP meet and greet tickets, will look back at his broadcasting career spanning over 40 years.
It will be hosted by Paul Coyte, who has a great rapport with Eamonn and whose broadcasting career has included Virgin Radio, Capital Gold, and TalkSport.
Eamonn has also hinted that it could be making its way to other destinations, as in his caption he wrote: ‘Coming your way soon and in theatres around the Country. Maybe the perfect last minute Christmas gift.’
Fans rushed to the comments to express their excitement, writing: ‘I called this a while ago.’
‘Dream team.’
‘Ooh will love this.’
‘Brilliant idea Eamonn. I saw you in Huddersfield and said then you should do more live.’
Despite the shake-up being ongoing, Eamonn has announced a new opportunity he has decided to take on alongside his colleague and friend Paul Coyte
The duo will be hosting An Evening With Eamonn Holmes in March 2025 at the Radlett Centre in Hertfordshire
Fans rushed to the comments to express their excitement, writing: ‘I called this a while ago’
‘Perfect duo. Merry Christmas, Eamonn.’
‘My what a lovely pair, have a lovely Christmas both. The dream team !!!!
‘Oh this will be great, love you two on gb news, perfect team.’
‘I love you guys. I’ve been saying Coytey should have his own programme for ages but the two of you would be even better.’
Eamonn was left reeling after his GB News co-star Isabel was sacked just before Christmas.
A TV source said Eamonn is ‘gutted’ at the news that he has already presented his last show with Isabel.
The insider told The Sun: ‘Eamonn has loved working with Isabel over the years and they’re incredibly popular with viewers as a duo. They were both fully expecting to reunite in 2025 after doing their final show of the year yesterday.
‘It was a real shock to everyone involved. Eamonn’s gutted about it and the fact that he’s been blindsided has made it even worse.
Eamonn has been left reeling after his GB News co-star Isabel was sacked
The presenter has worked closely with Isabel and expected her to return to their Breakfast show in 2025
Mark Dolan is out and Jacob Rees-Mogg has seen his hours halved
‘Isabel’s been a massive source of comfort to him during a terribly difficult year following his separation from Ruth [Langsford]. He’s still reeling from the news.’
‘Mark’s [Dolan] viewing figures were not good’, the same source said, but added that his Saturday night show was up against Strictly Come Dancing.
As word spread about Isabel leaving, Eamonn shared a snap of them together on his Instagram story.
Isabel had earlier posted a snap of the pair on the Breakfast Show, writing: ‘Final show from us for 2024.
‘Thanks for your company this year. See you soon!
‘Merry Christmas – I hope you all find some peace and joy.’
One insider said that his flip-flopping on Brexit over the years had not helped him with bosses and some viewers.
Former Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg is another GB News presenter to be hit by changes at the station.
He had been hosting his State of the Nation programme four nights a week – on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
But now he will only broadcast on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Mark and Isabel have been asked for comment by Mail Online. Jacob has also been approached.
