Eamonn Holmes reveals truth behind GB News absence after disappearing from screens – and confirms when he’ll return to his morning show

Eamonn Holmes has responded to his absence from GB News Breakfast.

The 64-year-old presenter hosts the show from Monday to Wednesday alongside Isabel Webster, 41, but was noticeably absent on Monday.

Nana Akua, 53, stepped in for Eamonn while he took a well-deserved break.

Eamonn made it clear on X, formerly known as Twitter, that there was some confusion or speculation surrounding his absence, joking that people were “unfamiliar with the concept of summer holidays.”

He added: ‘See you next week!’ to assure his 1.1 million followers that he will be back on TV soon.

Fans flocked to the comments to show their support for Eamonn and wish him luck during his break.

GB News regular Dawn Neesom, 59, also joined in the conversation and couldn’t help but roll her eyes when she heard the news. She joked: “Have fun!” and added a cool sunglasses emoji for fun.

Meanwhile, a fan joked: ‘What are you allowed to do on vacation? I saw that Isabelle was missing a while ago, how is that possible?’; ‘Strange that they weren’t worried when Isabella was on vacation. Enjoy your vacation!’

Eamonn will make his comeback on GB News Breakfast with co-host Isabel, who has been presenting the show solo during his time off, the Emphatic.

This came after he became embroiled in a heated dispute with a guest, saying during a debate about the Union Jack flag: ‘Don’t lecture me – leave me alone!’

Royal broadcaster and historian Rafe Heydel-Mankoo joined anti-racism campaigner Imarn Ayton on the show to debate whether the Union Jack flag is too divisive.

The debate began when Eamonn discussed the recent news that a Norfolk village is divided over whether to fly the Union Jack flag, fearing it will ‘scare people away’.

The debate arose after Imarn said the British public should reconsider flying the Union Jack flag, which she said was “associated with the far-right”.

As Eamonn ended their heated and controversial exchange, he concluded the segment with his personal thoughts on growing up in Northern Ireland, prompting Imarn to react angrily.

Eamonn said: ‘When you fly a flag outside a village hall in Norfolk you think: what’s so special about it?’

Imarn hit back angrily: ‘Be considerate. No, be considerate guys. I know you’ve finished your segment, but Eamonn, I’m not going to let you finish with that segment.

“Be attentive to the beliefs and perspectives of others. If you are considerate and sympathetic to everyone and how we see the world, you will find yourself leading with equality. I’ll just end it here, so you know.”

Eamonn said: ‘Let me tell you something. You don’t have to lecture me. I’m in the middle trying to see both sides of the argument…’ to which Imarn interrupted: ‘Well, I have to.’

Eamonn shouted: ‘I grew up in a country…’ before Imarn interrupted him again: ‘You should have stopped my story. [opinion] but you’re done with Rafe’s [opinion]’.

Presenter Eamonn assured: ‘I’m done with everyone. I’m trying to say you didn’t grow up in Northern Ireland where a flag represented something political and anti-religious in Northern Ireland, I did.’

Imarn said: ‘And just like with black people, you are not black sir and I understand racism better than you. I have not experienced racial discrimination or prejudice or bias in relation to being white, but what I have experienced is that I am black. Ahh Eamonn, we are the same babes.’

“Ahh give me a break. Let’s go to the break. Back after this,” Eamonn finished.