This Morning bosses ‘axed Eamonn Holmes after research found he was less popular with viewers’

Holly Willoughby "won't tolerate attacks" on her TV host Phillip Schofield, it's been claimed.

Holly Willoughby, who has confessed to being so sensitive that the plights of her This Morning guests have sometimes left her in floods of tears, is reportedly unhappy about the comments Eamonn Holmes had directed at her co-presenter Phillip Schofield.Since leaving the show, the feisty Irish broadcasting star had launched an avalanche of negative comments about him, promising his "Belfast street fighter" attitude would be released if required.Holly, 41, escaped his acid tongue during the comments made to the Daily Mail's Weekend magazine recently.However, it has been claimed that the presenter is less than pleased about how Phillip, who she has described as her "bestie", is being portrayed.She is alleged to have defended her Dancing On Ice co-host as a "consummate professional" who "doesn't deserve" attacks.GB News star Eamonn started the debate after leaving ITV's This Morning, a job which he had shared with wife Ruth Langsford for 15 years.He was replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary on the show's Friday slot but was keen to let fans know it hadn't been his decision to leave the breakfast show.He referenced an incident where Phillip had seemingly interrupted his wife Ruth mid-sentence during a broadcast, and told the aforementioned newspaper: "Phillip is renowned for snubbing people."He's very passive-aggressive. It's up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her."He continued: "No one would have snubbed me like that.

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes has taken to Twitter to candidly discuss his "painful and exhausting" experiences with shingles.The former This Morning host, 62, suffered from the virus in 2018 and last year opened up about his battle with the condition.Earlier today, the husband of Loose Women panellist Ruth Langsford took to Twitter to reflect on his experience with the condition, which is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox and usually affects older people.Eamonn told his one million followers: "Having had shingles, I know how painful and exhausting it can be."That's why I am supporting #ShinglesAwarenessWeek with @GSK and @IntFedAgeing."Sharing more information about the campaign, Eamonn went on: "To find out more about the condition, speak to your pharmacist, nurse or doctor or visit http://understandingshingles.co.uk."Funded by GSK #AD," he ended the post, while sharing a painful-looking snap of his face from when he was struck down with the virus.Following his tweet, the star was soon inundated with messages of support from his fans, many of whom relayed their own experiences with the condition.Alan Lyons wrote: "Thanks, Eamonn. I had it about 12 years ago and literally could do no more than crawl back and forth from my bed to the loo for a week.

Eamonn Holmes appeared to take a thinly-veiled dig at This Morning by saying he doesn't miss working on daytime telly. The much-loved presenter, 62, left the ITV show last year and has since said he was "given no reason" why he was axed.

Susanna Reid has mocked her changing co-host on Good Morning Britain by comparing it to 'TV Tinder'.

Eamonn Holmes, 62, and his wife Ruth Langsford, 61, were one of the most popular TV couples as they co-presented This Morning together.

Former The Only Way is Essex star James ‘Arg’ Argent has opened up about the reasons behind his recent relapse. Earlier this month, it emerged that the 34 year old, who has battled an alcohol and drugs addiction since being in the spotlight, had to be visited by paramedics at his home in Essex after a night of drinking.

Eamonn Holmes has broken his social media silence after reigniting his alleged feud with Phillip Schofield.The 62 year old gave an interview to Daily Mail's Weekend magazine, in which he claimed Phillip, 59, was "renowned for snubbing people" following reports of a feud between the This Morning host and Eamonn's wife Ruth Langsford, 61. Eamonn has since been silent on social media, but has now surprised fans by sharing an adorable and rare snap of his granddaughter Emelia alongside a baby snap of his eldest son Declan.

ITV got viewers worried yesterday when it posted a picture of its Loose Women and This Morning stars for International Women's Day.

While things never fail to appear harmonious on-screen every day on This Morning, the daytime show and its presenters have faced their fair share of bust-ups, rivalries and controversies over the years. Since the programme made its debut in 1988, its hosts have provided some dramatic stories of their own alongside the show's segments and guests.

Loose Women bosses have revealed why Stacey Solomon wasn't in a group photo celebrating all of ITV's female presenters of daytime programmes. Taking to Instagram to share the snap, Loose Women and This Morning penned: "After almost two years apart, the female hosts of Daytime are coming together to celebrate International Women's Day!"The stunning snap to celebrate International Women's Day 2022 featured the likes of Lorraine, Holly Willoughby, Alison Hammond, Kate Garraway and the entire cast of Loose Women – apart from one much-loved panellist – and another few presenters.Eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot who was missing and took to the comments section to quiz the account why she wasn't in the group photo.

Eamonn Holmes has been absent from social media for a whole week but delighted fans when he returned on Sunday morning.MORE: Ruth Langsford talks Eamonn Holmes's shock exit - and reveals future on This Morning and Loose WomenThe star took a break from Instagram after he was forced to defend the comments he made about his former This Morning colleague Phillip Schofield in an interview.WATCH: Ruth Langsford makes brave admission about 'struggle' with Eamonn Holmes after having JackThe TV presenter spoke to Daily Mail's Weekend magazine last week about his former employer, ITV, and called out Phillip for "snubbing" his wife, Ruth Langsford after he cut her off during a trailer for Loose Women on This Morning in 2019.READ: Ruth Langsford returns to social media after Eamonn Holmes' 'snub' commentsRELATED: Holly Willoughby breaks silence following Eamonn Holmes' comments about Phillip Schofield"Phillip is renowned for snubbing people. He's very passive-aggressive.

If any team are well-placed to toast International Women’s Day on 5 March, it’s the women who present Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women. Ahead of IWD 2022, ITV has united 27 of its female stars for this stunning portrait.

Ruth Langsford has taken “solace in her work” after her sister took her own life back in 2019, her husband Eamonn Holmes has confirmed.The ex-This Morning presenter described how “proud” he was of his former on-screen partner in spite of her having a “tough few years”. Ruth, 61, has been a recognisable face on ITV for over two decades and has presented a number of programmes in her long career, including Loose Women, This Morning and Do the Right Thing.Her husband Eamonn, 62, has presented alongside Ruth on the latter two shows and has been beside her for most of her on-screen career.However, Eammon has admitted that it hasn’t always been easy for Ruth in spite of her success.“It's been a tough few years,” the journalist admitted in an interview with Daily Mail's Weekend Magazine.According to the publication, Ruth's sister, Julia, took her own life in 2019 after suffering long-term mental health problems.“She was her only sibling and they were very close,” Eamonn continued in the chat last Saturday.“I'm proud she's been able to take comfort and solace in work.”The star has apparently also been worrying about his own mortality, as his father died at the age of 64 - just two years older than Eamonn is currently.Confessing to a degree of “maudlin Irish fatalism”, the presenter expressed that he would happily wave goodbye to such uncomfortably early wake-up times now that he’s getting older.Ruth and Eamonn hosted This Morning on Fridays and during school holidays from 2006 until last December.It was announced that the pair, who have been married since 2010, would be leaving This Morning late last year.Eamonn has since moved on to rival broadcaster GB News, while Ruth remains on ITV as an anchor for Loose Women.Alison Hammond

This Morning viewers were left disgruntled after a “pretentious” tasting segment was aired on the show which saw co-hosts Josie Gibson and Alison Hammond each drink a £130 water bottle.The presenting duo were joined by ‘water sommelier’ Milin Patel who introduced the pricey beverage to them as he discussed different types of water options currently available. As Alison took a sip of the “delicious” water she asked if it was expensive, to which Mr Patel replied: "The price creates conversation”, before revealing the drink to be a hefty £130 a bottle, leaving both Alison and Josie shocked. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

This Morning fans were treated to another new hosting duo during the last episode of the week.

This Morning viewers were baffled when they tuned into the latest edition of the show.

Josie Gibson has joined best pal Alison Hammond on the This Morning sofa today, marking the first time the pair have presented the show together. Alison, 47, and Josie, 37, are great friends, and Josie told OK! this week that she couldn't wait to sit next to her best pal on the sofa, admitting it will be "weird." Earlier this week, the mum-of-one told us she had been recovering from tonsillitis this week, but was looking forward to going back to work. Josie said: "I will be presenting the main show with Alison Hammond.

This Morning presenter Josie Gibson called her co-star Alison Hammond a "loser" and warned "they could fall out" during the latest episode.The 37-year-old Bristolian joined Alison on Friday's show (February 25) in the place of Dermot O'Leary who was taking a "well-earned rest".Welcoming Josie at the start of the show, Alison said: "I was thinking the fact that we come from Big Brother days. We've got a winner and a loser."Josie, who won her series of the since-cancelled reality show, while Alison was evicted within 15 days, replied: "I didn't want to say anything Al, but yep, you are a loser and I am the winner."Cackling to herself, Alison said: "But I'm the winner today because I've got you." Josie made yet another jokey dig at Alison later in the episode as the pair prepared to take on a life-hack competition presented by Matt Edmondson.Alison said: I'll be all over that.

Here come the girls! We absolutely love it when the ladies get to take over and take centre stage, so we couldn't be more excited to see both Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson take over This Morning presenting duties today. With International Women's Day fast approaching (8 March) - these two leading ladies took to our screens together this morning to show who really Runs The World. Alison, 47, and Josie, 37, look absolutely sensational as they opted for pretty frocks to take over our screens this morning on the ITV show.

ITV Loose Women viewers make demand after past face reappears on the show