The 2023 TRIC Awards welcomed a host of Britain’s best-known TV stars to Park Lane’s Grosvenor House on Tuesday, but This Morning presenters avoided the ceremony.
Holly Willoughby previously attended the star-studded awards, but skipped this year’s ceremony even though the show is up for the Daytime Award.
A source told MailOnline that she had “previous commitments” but no doubt she didn’t want to risk an awkward meeting with Eamonn Holmes who attended and expressed his criticism of her following the departure of her co-presenter Phillip Schofield. .
The 63-year-old announcer, who co-hosted This Morning with his wife Ruth Langsford, has not failed to speak out after working for ITV – following Schofield’s admission of an affair with a much younger colleague.
No show: Holly Willoughby skipped Tuesday’s TRIC Awards and avoided an awkward confrontation with Eamonn Holmes who criticized her amid the This Morning scandal (pictured on Tuesday’s This Morning)
Stars: Eamonn, who suffers from chronic back pain, took to the pink carpet at Tuesday’s TRIC Awards with the support of two canes
Eamonn is nominated in the News Presenter category, while Holly’s show This Morning is on the gong.
This Morning, now hosted by Holly and a rotation of guest presenters following Schofield’s departure, takes on A Place In The Sun, Escape To The Country and Father Brown.
GB News Breakfast presenter Eamonn, meanwhile, takes on Nigel Farage, Piers Morgan, Stephen Dixon and Susanna Reid.
This Morning regular guest stars Vanessa Feltz and Martin Lewis were the only stars of the ITV show to attend on Tuesday.
Eamonn has strongly condemned the ‘toxic’ environment of ITV and their management as the company has been called into question following Phillip’s scandal – claiming he knows ‘the truth’.
The GB News presenter’s comments last month were criticized at a parliamentary hearing, in which ITV bosses Carolyn McCall and Kevin Lygo were questioned by MPs.
In a joke to Eamonn, Mr Lygo claimed that former presenters who took out the channel had made no claims while at ITV. And, he added, it “wasn’t surprising” to hear such comments.
Nominee: Vanessa Feltz and Martin Lewis were regular guest stars this morning the only stars of the ITV show to be present on Tuesday
Dazzling: GMB star Charlotte Hawkins matched the pink carpet in her bright dress
Nominated: Susanna Reid looked stunning in her pink midi dress after a morning with GMB
Va va voom: Christine McGuinness put on a leggy display in her little blue mini dress
Since Schofield’s This Morning has been plagued with “toxicity” accusations, including from the show’s former family doctor, Dr.
The Television and Radio Industries Club hosted its annual awards with Judi Love and Rob Rinder hosting and over 1,000 invited guests attended.
The TRIC Awards recognize the very best TV, radio and online shows, as well as the UK’s best-loved stars and talent, with the winners determined by public and industry votes.
Call the Midwife, Doc Martin, Peaky Blinders and Death in Paradise compete in the Best Drama category.
Meanwhile, I’m A Celeb, Strictly Come Dancing are two of the competitors in the Entertainment category.
Speaking of the event and nominees, TRIC President, Daniel Todaro, said: ‘What makes the TRIC Awards so special is that the public gets to choose who will win a coveted TRIC Award and take a place in history alongside those who won . in our 54-year history.
Pretty in pink: Isabel Webster, Eamonn’s GB Breakfast co-presenter, was gorgeous in a pink satin suit
Ready to celebrate: Loose Women favorite Judi Love posed up a storm in her sparkly gown
Feeling good: A Place In The Sun star Jonny Irwin arrived for the ceremony ready to see if his show will win the Daytime category
Friends: He was joined by his Escape to the Country and A Place In The Sun co-stars Nicki Chapman, Jules Hudson and Sonali Shah as they threw their support behind him
Gorgeous: GB News star Laura Tobin dressed for the sunny weather in an off-the-shoulder red floral dress
Chic: Ellie Simmonds looked stunning in her chic jumpsuit as she arrived on the pink carpet
Always up for a party: Lizzie Cundy stood out in her lilac shirt dress and sparkly boots
The Television and Radio Industries Club, a not-for-profit organization, garnered more than 1.6 million votes from the general public to select their favorite TV, radio and streaming shows, celebrities and moments.
“I’m extremely proud of the nominees that were all chosen by you, the fans, the viewers, the listeners and the streamers, who make winning a TRIC Award that little bit more personal.”
Jonnie Irwin looked in high spirits as he attended the TRIC Awards on Tuesday afternoon.
The A Place In The Sun presenter, 49, is brave battling terminal cancer after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020. It has since spread to his brain.
Dancing queen: Ex Strictly star Kristina Rihanoff posed up a storm in her bright sequin number
Looking fabulous: Hollyoak’s favorite Jorgie Porter was super chic in a black dress
Soap Queen: EastEnders star Emma Barton wowed in leather trousers and a white shirt
He was joined by his Escape to the Country and A Place In The Sun co-stars Nicki Chapman, Jules Hudson and Sonali Shah as they threw their support behind him.
Ellie Simmonds, meanwhile, made her first public appearance since revealing she was adopted when she was three months old.
The 28-year-old Paralympian made the revelation in her forthcoming ITV documentary in which she is reunited with her birth mother as she explores why the number of children with disabilities is so high.
In her first public appearance since the unveiling, Ellie looked in high spirits as she stepped onto the red carpet at Grosvenor House in London on Tuesday.