Title: "GB News Staff Revolt Against Eamonn Holmes: Insiders Claim Presenter ‘Utterly Despised’ and Reveal Final Straw"

This version condenses the core elements: the internal conflict ("revolt"), the target (Eamonn Holmes), the sentiment from colleagues ("utterly despised"), and the pivotal incident ("final straw") while avoiding sensationalized terms like "war breaks out."

Eamonn Holmes Sparks Backlash at GB News After Solo Award Acceptance
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[Image: Eamonn Holmes at the TRIC Awards, seated in a wheelchair, accepting the trophy amid a crowd.]
Caption: Eamonn Holmes accepted GB News Breakfast’s TRIC Award amid audience boos and internal criticism.

Eamonn Holmes faced a mixed reaction at the TRIC Awards in London this week as he collected a trophy for GB News Breakfast. The moment host Dan Walker announced the win, boos erupted in the Grosvenor House Hotel ballroom. While sources claim the jeers targeted GB News’ right-leaning reputation rather than Holmes personally, tensions within the channel’s team soon overshadowed the victory.

Colleagues reportedly fumed over Holmes “hogging the spotlight” during his speech, despite only hosting the show three days a week. Co-presenters Stephen Dixon (who anchors four days), Ellie Costello (weekday co-host), and Anne Diamond (weekend host) were excluded from the acceptance. “It was ‘me, me, me’—Eamonn didn’t acknowledge the team,” an insider said. Anne Diamond notably skipped the event, while Costello’s absence at the mic fueled accusations of a “blokey culture” at GB News.

[Image: Holmes and Ellie Costello on set, smiling during a broadcast.]
Caption: Ellie Costello, Holmes’ co-host, was among those sidelined during the awards speech.

Holmes, 65, joined GB News in 2022 after ITV axed him from This Morning. Despite his popularity with viewers, internal critics label him “dead wood,” citing his £300k+ salary and limited schedule. Mobility issues—stemming from a double hip replacement and spinal surgeries—require him to be wheeled on set, with bosses accommodating his needs. However, recent controversies have strained his standing.

A producer allegedly suffered bruises after being struck by Holmes’ wheelchair, prompting an HR investigation. GB News attempted to suppress the story legally, but details leaked. Earlier, Holmes fell off his chair live on air during an interview, startling co-host Costello. He also mysteriously vanished mid-broadcast, leaving her to solo-host for 40 minutes.

[Image: Holmes with girlfriend Katie Alexander, both smiling at an outdoor event.]
Caption: Holmes’ girlfriend, Katie Alexander, 43, has been a supportive presence amid his challenges.

Personal struggles compound Holmes’ professional woes. He’s embroiled in a costly tax dispute with HMRC, having sold a Belfast property to cover debts. His divorce from Ruth Langsford remains contentious, though new romance Katie Alexander, 43, offers solace.

Despite the turbulence, GB News leadership continues backing Holmes, valuing his viewer appeal. Yet whispers of replacements persist, with ITV’s Richard Madeley and co-host Stephen Dixon floated as potential successors. “Eamonn’s a survivor,” an insider conceded, “but his future isn’t guaranteed.”

Holmes’ tenure exemplifies the channel’s rocky journey—a blend of loyalty, controversy, and relentless headlines. As GB News navigates its identity, all eyes remain on whether its star presenter can outlast the storm.

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