Eamonn Holmes releases statement confirming This Morning exit

He’s officially joined a rival channel

Author: Hannah MellinPublished 10th Dec 2021
Last updated 10th Dec 2021

This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes has confirmed his exit from the morning chat show and will be joining GB News channel in 2022.

The TV presenter, who has co-presented episodes of This Morning alongside his wife Ruth Langsford for 15 years, will host a new programme on the GB News channel in the new year.

Speaking about his new role, Eamonn said: “I've spent my career on broadcasting firsts and start-ups, and GB News is one of the most exciting yet.

"It's just the kind of shake-up the industry needs."

He added: "I've admired GB News from the beginning for its clever mix of punchy debate but delivered with warmth and even some fun.

To me the greatest honour in journalism is to give a voice and respect to the unheard, and that's exactly what GB News is all about."

It is understood that Ruth is unlikely to remain on This Morning on her own but will continue to regularly host Loose Women.

In December 2020, This Morning fans were shocked when it was announced that Eamonn and Ruth - who used to host every Friday - were being replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.

The pair still presented the show now and again, mainly when main hosts Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield were on holiday.

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