Eamonn Holmes recently departed from his long-standing role on This Morning, with reports suggesting that a decline in ratings and the disapproval of his on-screen eating habits by the show’s boss, Martin Frizell, played a role in his exit. Insider sources close to Phillip Schofield revealed that Martin was among the people he referred to as the “three s**ts,” along with ITV’s Emma Gormley and Holly Willoughby.
Eamonn and his wife Ruth Langsford had been hosting the Friday segment of the show for 14 years before being replaced in a reshuffle in late 2020. An insider disclosed that Eamonn’s departure was primarily due to ratings and Martin’s distaste for watching him eat on television. The source mentioned that Ruth was well-liked by the team, but Eamonn was not as popular.
Despite claims that Eamonn’s segments on This Morning had strong ratings compared to other Friday presenters, he was replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary. Following his departure from ITV, Eamonn joined GB News to host the Breakfast Show.
In a January 2022 interview, Eamonn expressed feeling mistreated by ITV, suggesting that they portrayed his exit as voluntary when it was not. However, friends of Eamonn disputed his narrative, stating that his public criticism of Phillip Schofield and ITV caused tension in his marriage to Ruth.
Ruth, who continued to appear on Loose Women after their exit from This Morning, reportedly felt uncomfortable with Eamonn’s repeated negative comments about ITV. Sources close to Eamonn revealed that he holds strong negative feelings towards Phillip Schofield and stands by his criticisms.
Despite the alleged strain on his marriage, Eamonn remains unapologetic for his public comments and believes that Phillip is overly focused on fame. The insider also mentioned Eamonn’s disbelief at Phillip’s recent attempts to rebrand himself with a new documentary.
Overall, Eamonn’s departure from This Morning appears to have been influenced by a combination of factors, including ratings, personal dynamics with colleagues, and his public criticisms of ITV and Phillip Schofield. His decision to join GB News following his exit reflects his commitment to continuing his career in broadcast journalism.
