Eamonn Holmes slams ITV bosses for 'lying' about his This Morning exit

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentFilms from Maze Pictures, producer of Colin Firth-starrer “The Happy Prince,” and from Basis Berlin, behind Oscar-nominated doc feature “Of Father and Sons,” figure among the six pix in post to be highlighted at Locarno’s First Look on German Cinema, which is shaping up as one of the festival’s industry highlights.Maze and Basis Berlin will unveil what look on paper like the section’s biggest commercial plays: Drug scene drama “Three Lives Long” and Iran-set social thriller “Empty Nets.”First Look’s most classic art house play may be Milena Aboyan’s “Elaha,” a Kurd bride-to-be emancipation drama set in contemporary Germany.Two other titles have more of an indie tenor: Pan-Europe road movie “Arthur & Diana” and farewell dinner dramedy “One Last Evening.” “Life is Not a Competition, But I’m Winning” weighs in as an arch film essay from queer feminist activist Julia Fuhr.Five of the six works in progress are first features, making the First Look on German Cinema an effective new talent showcase. The directors, however, are not all totally German, three being born outside Germany – a sign of the welcome larger inclusivity and pulling power of today’s German film industry.Selected projects, none with a sales agent attached, will be awarded by a jury of major festival directors made up of Vanja Kaludjercic (International Film Festival Rotterdam), Tricia Tuttle (BFI London Film Festival) and HUH Moonyung (Busan International Film Festival).Awards take in the Cinegrell First Look Award, which consists of services towards the completion of films in post-production up to the value of €50,000 ($51,000). A brief drill-down on titles:“Arthur & Diana,” (Dir: Sara Summa.

HOLLY Willoughby shared a sweet message for Phillip Schofield and Alison Hammond as This Morning stars celebrated Pride in London. The presenter, 41, took to Instagram to confess how much she wanted to be involved in the celebrations today.

X Factor star has been touring the country as Mama Morton in the hit UK musical adaptation of Chicago. However, the panelist has revealed she has had to pull out of a show after she slipped on wet pavement. Brenda shared a snap of her leg in a cast from hospital on Instagram and captioned the post: "I’m absolutely gutted that I will not be able to do my 2 shows today @chicagoonstage @wgbpl after slipping on a dodgy wet pavement here in Blackpool and fracturing my fibula.

London Pride, wearing denim shorts, a black top and a colourful kimono with a rainbow flag trim at the bottom. Dame Kelly completed the look with sunglasses and a black cross-body bag which also featured a rainbow stripe down the middle. Addressing the crowd, Dame Kelly insisted she would never live ‘behind that curtain’ again.She explained: ‘For those that don’t know me, I am an honorary colonel with the Royal Armoured Corps Training Regiment, I am a Dame Commander of The British Empire, I am the first British woman in the history of the Olympic Games to win two gold medals at the same games, I am mixed race and I am also a gay woman.‘For 34 years I have never been able to say those words until two weeks ago due to the fear of judgment and retribution that was instilled in me since the age of 18 because the laws in the military and being in the public eye didn’t allow me to do it.’She thanked fans for their support since coming out, adding: ‘All I can definitely say now is I’m 52, I’m never going to live behind that curtain again.’The sportswoman was joined by Alison Hammond and Phillip Schofield, who both wore white T-shirts with the ITV logo in rainbow colours. Dame Kelly had publicly come out as gay just two weeks beforehand, having felt she had to hide her sexuality for 34 years for fear of persecution.She revealed that she had first realised she was gay at the age of 17 in 1988 when she kissed a female comrade while was a soldier in the Women’s Royal Army Corps.The sports star revealed that she kept her sexuality hidden for fear of being persecuted as same-sex relationships were banned in the force, but it was the pandemic that spurred her on that it was finally time to be her ‘real self’ after having breakdowns

Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards is "gutted" after being forced to pull out of performances of Chicago after injuring her leg. The ITV chat show star is currently touring the UK playing the role of Mama Morton but has been forced to miss today’s shows in Blackpool.

This Morning presenter Josie Gibson has spoken out about rumours of an apparent feud between her co-stars Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary following claims that the pair were 'bickering' on set.

THIS Morning host Alison Hammond was left red-faced after her boobs went flying in a terrifying high-speed car race. The 47-year-old suffered a wardrobe malfunction with Australian F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo at Silverstone.

Alison Hammond was clearly dreaming about David Gandy's bottom as she accidentally slipped up when speaking to the star about his modelling career.David appeared on Friday's episode to discuss his time in the limelight which was kicked off after he was discovered on This Morning at the age of 21.The budding model had been entered into a competition with the ITV show by his mother, who claimed people had always told her David was good looking and so she signed him up.READ NEXT: Dancing on Ice's Connor Ball fears permanent leg damage after horrific ITV show injuriesAfter facing stiff competition with a gorgeous line-up David was announced the winner by the former show's host and TV veteran Richard Madeley.After looking at clip of David on the programme all those years ago, Alison gushed: "You looked so young."But it all started here, what's it like to be back 21-years later?"David responded: "It's such a nice place and it's where it all started."This did give me the opportunity as was a great story as well because with models normally they walk into model agencies or get seen on the street but this is a great story to tell from This Morning."Interjecting, Alison chimed in: "It's lovely when we all see you, we always say 'a***'."Hoping no one had noticed, she quickly covered up her blunder, correcting: "Or our baby."Both Dermott and David remained quiet as Alison moved the programme on swiftly to avoid her slip of the tongue being picked up.But one eagle-eyed Twitter user confirmed what many had been wondering, writing: "#thismorning Did Alison just say she always thought about David Gandy’s a***?"With another online fan adding: "I thought this too lol."This Morning airs weekdays on ITV from 10amREAD NEXT:

Alison Hammond left This Morning fans floored as she declared told viewers she had "too much jelly going on".The ITV bombshell had enjoyed a day out at a famous Formula 1 track and was shown in a teaser clip screaming as professional driver zoomed her round the loop at speed.Her co-star Dermot O'Leary chuckled along as Alison commented that she'd "jiggled" too much on the bumpy journey.READ NEXT: Loose Women star told by Jean Paul Gaultier she'd been wearing his clothes wrong for yearsExcited fans took to Twitter to hail the host over her comments: "Alison Hammond is absolutely amazing. I've been so waiting for this Formula 1 feature! #ThisMorning."Another said: "I love Alison Hammond.

Josie Gibson has poured cold water over rumours of a feud between This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, telling OK!: “They really do get on!” The 37 year old, who is a regular on the ITV daytime show and has hosted alongside Alison in the past, insisted: "Those two are like brother and sister! "I don’t know what’s been written but they really do get on. Dermot worships Alison and Alison loves Dermot.” Proving that their friendship is genuine away from the cameras, Josie even revealed that Alison recently bought Dermot a lavish gift, saying: “She bought him a lovely watch not long ago, and they go round each other’s houses for dinner.

Eamonn Holmes, 62, has doubled down on his claims ITV lied about his exit from This Morning.The presenter, who now works for GB News, has revealed he’s also no longer able to watch his old show as it would be “too sensitive” for him. Six months ago, Eamonn left This Morning after regularly hosting the daytime TV show for 15 years. Eamonn and his wife Ruth Langsford, who was also his presenting partner, were replaced in their regular Friday slot by Alison Hamonnd and Dermot O’Leary during lockdown. When he was asked whether he still watches This Morning in a recent interview, Eamonn revealed he doesn’t tune in any more.According to the journalist, fans often approach him in the street to ask why he and Ruth are not still presenting the show. Asked if he still ever flicks across to This Morning, Eamonn confirmed: “It would be too... sensitive. “I mean, I spend every day going out on the street and people saying, ‘Why are you and Ruth not on any more?’” he told the Mirror.The presenter also claimed he was frustrated at not being informed about why he was allegedly let go from ITV, insisting that he did not quit the broadcaster to work at GB News.“I wish somebody would show me the email or the letter or that I was sent to say, ‘Eamonn, this is why this is coming to an end’,” he explained. “But to tell lies, that I left them to go to GB News...I didn’t – they left me.

Eamonn Holmes, 62, has heaped praise on his wife, Ruth Langsford, also 62, as she debuted her role as fashion designer for QVC.The This Morning presenter has put her penchant for fashion on display as she debuted her collaboration with the television shopping channel.Eamonn highlighted the hugely successful partnership as he praised his wife for her hard work.However, the collaboration can also prove a challenge sometimes as the “all-consuming” design task leaves Eamonn feeling it is “like being married to Victoria Beckham”.He said: “Ruth is now phenomenally successful as a fashion designer for QVC."She is the second highest selling clothing brand on QVC internationally."She spends her time agonising over detail and plans and designs – it must be like being married to Victoria Beckham, you know?“It’s all-consuming really,” the GB News broadcaster added to the Mirror.Ruth and Eamonn recently celebrated a special milestone together following his serious health concerns.In a social media post marking their anniversary, Ruth publicly declared her love for EamonnShe shared a picture of the pair while they were enjoying a well-described break in a seaside hotspot.Eamonn wore a light blue, summer shirt , which he accessorised with circular dark shades. Meanwhile, Ruth donned a pair of tortoiseshell shades, with her hair in a relaxed up-do. She wrote in the caption: “Happy Anniversary my love @eamonnholmes.“Loved you then Love you still Always have Always will.” Eamonn sparked health concerns after he was rushed to hospital in “excruciating pain” at the start of June.Due to his trapped sciatic nerve pain, Ruth’s former This Morning co-presenter was forced to spend some time off-air.Eamonn spoke out on his health woes in his

Eamonn Holmes admitted he can't tune into his former show This Morning because it would be "too sensitive". The presenter, 62, and his wife Ruth Langsford, 62, fronted the ITV show on a Friday for 15 years before being replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary in a move that shocked many.

EAMONN Holmes has revealed the emotional reason he doesn't watch This Morning. The presenter, 62, left the daytime TV show in December after hosting alongside wife Ruth Langsford for 15 years - before their Friday slot was given to Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.

EAMONN Holmes has blasted ITV chief Dame Carolyn McCall after his bitter axing from This Morning. The TV presenter claims he was never given an explanation for being replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.

Eamonn Holmes has given his fans assurance that he's happy than ever despite his ITV snub. The telly presenter recently left This Morning after 15 years as a regular host alongside wife Ruth Langsford and joined GB News as a breakfast show host.The 62-year-old said he still doesn’t know what went wrong at ITV and if it was because of an on-screen conversation he had about 5G phone masts and possible linked to covid, then he hasn’t been informed. READ MORE: Eamonn Holmes poses with rarely-seen lookalike daughter Rebecca in sweet Ascot snap He said: “If that was the case, at least that would be a reason.“I have never had any communication with Dame Carolyn McCall (ITV boss).

PHILLIP Schofield was left fuming on today’s This Morning after he found out Alison Hammond had landed his dream segment. At the end of the show, a trailer aired teasing Alison going to the visit the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Friday.

Eamonn Holmes has revealed the last words Dame Deborah James said to him before she passed away as he gave tribute to the brave BBC podcaster. Deborah died on Tuesday 28 June at the age of 40 surrounded by family after battling stage four bowel cancer.The star opened up about her fight on social media as she received at-home hospice care in the last weeks of her life and amassed millions of fans with her honesty about suffering with the disease.

Eamonn Holmes has taken to Instagram to express his sorrow following the death of a dear friend.MORE: Ruth Langsford's rare tribute to 'my love' Eamonn Holmes to mark relationship milestoneOn Tuesday evening, it was announced that Dame Deborah James had passed away after battling bowel cancer. WATCH: Bowelbabe Deborah James's supermarket workoutThe 40-year-old – known online as Bowel Babe - died peacefully at her parents' home in Woking, Surrey, surrounded by her family, just weeks after she was made a Dame by the Duke of Cambridge.READ: 11 GMB hosts' magical weddings: Ben Shephard, Christine Lampard and moreMORE: 13 Loose Women stars with unforgettable engagement rings – photosIn response, there has been a huge outpouring of grief – including a moving tribute from Eamonn.

The Sun reports a source saying: “Execs were hoping this might be the perfect vehicle for Alison and be a stepping stone to bigger things. “It would also help with the fact there are still very few women hosting game shows on the channel - even though they’re the one of the broadcaster’s biggest audience draws.

Alison Hammond’s Wheel of Fortune reboot has reportedly been axed. The Sun newspaper reports a source as saying: “Execs were hoping this might be the perfect vehicle for Alison and be a stepping stone to bigger things. “It would also help with the fact there are still very few women hosting game shows on the channel, even though they’re the one of the broadcaster’s biggest audience draws.