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Eamonn Holmes addresses GB News absence and shares he is back next week

Eamonn was missing from the show

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Eamonn Holmes has spoken out about his sudden absence on GB News.

The TV presenter has been a part of the show since 2021. However, on Monday (August 19) fans were left stunned as Eamonn was nowhere to be seen.

Instead of Eamonn and co-host Isabel Webster, viewers saw the latter and presenter, Nana Akua – who had stepped into his seat at the table.

Eamonn Holmes on GB News
Eamonn is a firm favourite on the show (Credit: GB News)

Eamonn Holmes missing from GB News

Due to Eamonn’s absence, headlines started to emerge – with one paper suggesting he had been “replaced” on GB News.

However, Eamonn, who is no stranger to speaking his mind, soon spoke out about the issue and set the record straight.

Taking to his X account, Eamonn cleared up any confusion in regards to his whereabouts and wrote: “It appears [publication name] is unfamiliar with the concept of Summer Holidays.”

Signing off to his 1.1 million followers, Eamonn quipped: “See you next week!”

Eamonn Holmes fans react

Eamonn’s followers were quick to share their thoughts, with one fan writing: “Everyone deserves a break. Enjoy your summer holidays—see you next week!”

Someone else chimed in and added: “Have a lovely week off Eamonn. We miss you when you’re not there.”

A third also penned: “Eamonn – you’re a brilliant presenter – but you’re entitled to a holiday! When I switched on the TV this morning, I assumed you were in your (well deserved) holidays. Have a lovely break and looking forward to seeing you soon.”

Isabel Webster and Eamonn Holmes on GB News
Eamonn is enjoying a summer break away from the show (Credit: GB News / YouTube)

Eamonn and Ruth split

In other Eamonn news, fans of him and Ruth Langsford were left devastated in May after it was announced they’d split.

The former couple, both 64, are believed to be heading for divorce following 14 years of marriage.

They had already been a couple for over a decade when they got wed. And Ruth and Eamonn are also parents to son Jack, born in 2002, together.

Read more: Ex-husband of Eamonn Holmes’ ‘female friend’ Katie Alexander admits he ‘knows how distraught Ruth must be feeling’

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Joey Crutchley
Freelance Writer

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