Eamonn Holmes announces new career project amid GB News ‘cost-cutting’ shake-up

Eamonn Holmes has embarked on a new career amid GB News’ cuts, it was announced on Tuesday.

While the 65-year-old presenter continues his work on the news channel, his co-host Isabel Webster will 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 program during the working week.

The 41-year-old, who had previously worked for Sky News and the BBC, has been part of the show since its launch in 2022.

Presenter Mark Dolan also announced on Wednesday evening that he had been ‘relieved of his duties’.

Despite the uproar going on, Eamonn has announced a new opportunity that he has decided to take on with his colleague and friend Paul Coyte.

The duo will host An Evening With Eamonn Holmes at the Radlett Center in Hertfordshire in March 2025.

The event, which costs £40 to attend or £80 for VIP meet and greet tickets, will look back on his broadcasting career spanning more than 40 years.

It is presented by Paul Coyte, who has a good rapport with Eamonn and whose broadcasting career has included Virgin Radio, Capital Gold and TalkSport.

Eamonn has also hinted that it could make its way to other destinations, as in his caption he wrote: ‘Coming your way soon and in theaters across the country. Perhaps the perfect last-minute Christmas gift.’

Fans rushed to the comments to express their excitement, writing: ‘I called this in a while ago.’; ‘Dream team.’; ‘Ooh, I’ll love this.’;

‘Brilliant idea Eamonn. I saw you in Huddersfield and said you should do more live.’

‘Perfect duo. Merry Christmas, Eamonn.’; ‘What a beautiful couple, have a Merry Christmas to both of you. The dream team!!!!

‘Oh this will be great, I love you two on gb news, perfect team.’; ‘I love you. I’ve been saying for a while that Coytey should have his own show, but you two would be even better.”

Eamonn was left reeling after his GB News co-star Isabel was fired just before Christmas.

A TV source said Eamonn is ‘gutted’ by the news that he has already presented his final show with Isabel.

The insider said The sun: ‘Eamonn has loved working with Isabel over the years and as a duo they are incredibly popular with viewers. They both fully expected to reunite in 2025 after doing their last show of the year yesterday.

‘It was a real shock for everyone involved. Eamonn is devastated and the fact that he is blinded has made it even worse.

Isabel has been a tremendous source of comfort to him during a terribly difficult year after his divorce from Ruth [Langsford]. He’s still reeling from the news.’

‘From Mark [Dolan] the ratings weren’t good,” said the same source, but added that his Saturday night show was up against Strictly Come Dancing.

As news of Isabel’s departure spread, Eamonn shared a photo of them together on his Instagram Story.

Isabel had previously posted a photo of the pair on the Breakfast Show, writing: ‘Last show of ours for 2024.

‘Thank you for your company this year. See you soon!

“Merry Christmas – I hope you all find some peace and joy.”

An insider said his flip-flops 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 affected by changes at the channel.

He presented his State of the Nation program four evenings a week: on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

But now he only broadcasts on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Mark and Isabel have been asked for comment by Ny Breaking. Jacob has also been approached.