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Eamonn Holmes was reportedly axed from This Morning because his popularity on the ITV daytime show took a tumble. The GB News presenter, 62, has claimed the broadcaster had not wanted to announce his exit from the programme due its effects on viewing figures so made it look like it was his decision to leave.

Eamonn Holmes has opened up about his exit from ITV in a new candid interview.The presenter, who now works at GB News, took to Twitter to share more insight into him leaving, as well as what he thinks about ITV’s response.In an interview released today, Eamonn shared how he had “no idea” why he’d been dropped from presenting This Morning.This came after he and his wife Ruth Langsford were replaced on the show by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary in 2021.The broadcaster explained this is what ultimately led to his exit from the channel.Speaking about this, Eamonn said he was not told why this happened, branding ITV “sly” over the move.He said to the Daily Mail’s Weekend Magazine: “No one explained anything to me.“I'm all for TV companies being able to choose who works for them, but it would be nice if you were told why you were going.“They're sly.They didn't want to announce that I'd been dropped because it would adversely affect audience figures, so they made it look as if I'd walked away from them rather than the other way round.“They had a chat with my agent and announced that I was going to GB News when they'd done no more than ask if I'd be interested in joining them.”He also addressed claims that the reasons for his exit were to improve on-screen diversity.Eamonn added: “I'm not going to have myself derided as some sort of has-been.“I may be male and pale but I'm still at the top of my game.”In response to his claims, ITV said: “This isn't a version of events we recognise and as we have said before we wish Eamonn all the very best.”Now Eamonn has reacted to this, as he opened up about the interview to his Twitter followers this morning.He responded to one fan named Miguel Carreras who wrote: “Great article in this

EAMONN Holmes has branded former This Morning colleague Phillip Schofield "passive aggressive" and slammed ITV for axing him and wife Ruth Langsford. The star reignited his feud with Phil two years after Ruth, 61, made an official complaint about him to TV bosses. Belfast-born Eamonn, 62, and his wife were replaced with Alison Hammond and Dermott O'Leary after 14 years hosting This Morning on Fridays, and during the holidays, in a brutal diversity drive.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has admitted struggling with being a "bigger girl" since her teenage years, but argued that her size should not define her.She addressed the issue while talking to Holly Willoughby as part of her Wylde Moon website's podcast."Everyone knows I'm a big girl, leave me alone!" Alison challenged.Holly analysed: "People would say to you: 'Oh you look nice, have you lost weight?' and they'd sort of couple those two things together."What that did was make you feel that being smaller has more value in our society."That's the message that you're sending by saying that," she frowned disapprovingly.The 47-year-old concurred, adding: "Another thing I get is people saying, 'You look a lot slimmer in real life!'""I get that all the time," Holly sympathised in response."Is that what I've become? Is my size that important? Does being smaller really make me a better person?" Alison quizzed."I personally think I'm alright whatever size I am, and I've been a lot of different sizes. I've got a wardrobe full of different clothes that are different sizes."Look, I'm still the same person - a size smaller, or two sizes smaller, or a size bigger - I'm exactly the same sort of person!"Obviously, I am a big girl so it's interesting to see, if I do lose weight, how [people's attitudes] change towards me, purely from me getting smaller."It's such a sad case - we all need to look within ourselves and stop doing that.

This Morning underwent an unexpected shake-up during Friday's instalment of the ITV daytime show (February 18) as presenters Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond left the regular studio. Instead, the Friday duo went to the Saturday Night Takeaway stage in another area of the ITV lot where they met up with NTA legends and presenting duo Ant and Dec for a chat.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond left Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly in tears with a naughty 'pillows' joke during the latest show.Friday's episode of the ITV programme saw Alison and Dermot O'Leary interview the iconic duo ahead of the return of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend.During the interview, Ant and Dec discussed their 'paranoia' about being pranked themselves after duping so many of their celebrity pals across the series - leading to the hysterical moment.Dec said: "The worst time is when you have a bad massage or treatment or something and you're in a state of undress and you're like, 'oh my god. This is an undercover job'."Gesturing a massage motion, Ant added: "When the thumb just reaches a little bit too close to you know what.

This Morning fans have been in for a treat this week on the show as they have got to enjoy five full days of Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary carrying out hosting duties. The duo have been standing in for usual hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield whilst they enjoy their half-term break from the show.

This Morning viewers were gobsmacked by a worried mum who complained that her partner won't go in for a vasectomy.The guest was 32-year-old mum Daniella, who explained she already has nine children with her partner and doesn't want to go into the double figures.She spoke to segment host Vanessa Feltz during her phone-in segment on Dermot O Leary's show with Alison Hammond.Daniella told ITV viewers: "I really don't want any more."However, she said her partner has refused to go in for a vasectomy, which means they're vulnerable to having more kids.The mum said: "Between us we've got nine children. Five weeks ago I had to have an emergency Caesarean."Everything went fine but I got sterilised at the same time.

Appearing on the UK’s 5 News with Boyzone singer Keith Duffy, the pair swerved from discussing their upcoming tour as ‘Boyzlife’ to ask what was going on with the show, which is beloved by Australians and British folks alike.

This Morning’s Alison Hammond made a big impression on Anna Williamson during her time on Celebs Go Dating, and the love expert has shared what she believes to be the “secret behind Alison’s success” in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.

Kaye Adams left her fellow panellists in stitches after getting Dermot O’Leary’s name wrong. While teasing Loose Women's show today, Kaye was chatting to Dermot, 48, and his co-presenter Alison Hammond who were in the This Morning studio when she called the former X Factor host by the wrong name. As the camera went over to Kaye in the Loose Women studio to introduce the show, she replied to Dermot’s question of how she was doing with: “I’m very good Brendan, how are you?” The 58 year old quickly tried to claw back her mistake and tried to explain why she made the faux pas as Alison could be heard in hysterics.

Dermot O'Leary was photographed on a night out with his wife Dee Koppang as they attended a private viewing of a new exhibition. The stylish couple joined many famous faces at a special showing of Dave Bennett's Great Shot, Kid at the JD Malat Gallery in West London on Wednesday night. This Morning presenter Dermot, 48, looked dapper in a long tan overcoat, with a navy turtle neck top accompanying smart black trousers and brown suede shoes.

This Morning descended into chaos when Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams insulted Dermot O'Leary during a live video-link chat.The awkward moment happened when Dermot and his fellow presenter Alison Hammond crossed over live to the Loose Women studio.Kaye mistakenly called Dermot by the name 'Brendan' and took a few seconds to realise her mistake, leaving Alison in floods of laughter.Speaking to Kaye before resuming the This Morning schedule, Dermot said: "First, time to find out what the Loose Women are talking about this lunchtime. Kaye, how are you?"Kaye replied: "I'm very well, Brendan.

Holly Willoughby has confessed to doing something rather grim behind Ruth Langsford's back on This Morning.

Alison Hammond sported yet another incredible outfit on Thursday's This Morning as she sat beside co-host Dermot O'Leary. This comes as no surprise, as the 47-year-old has been ticking all of the style boxes this week while she and Dermot have been standing in for usual presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. Whilst the Dancing On Ice duo enjoy their half term break from the show, viewers have loved seeing Alison and Dermot step up to the plate.

Ruth Langsford dazzled her Instagram followers as she unveiled a glamorous new hairdo.The Loose Women regular took her fans on her trip to the salon as she documented her time in the stylist's chair.Sharing a picture of herself with her stylist tending to her blonde locks, she wrote: "The master at work!"She could be seen having foils applied to her hair as she went for a lighter shade of blonde.The 61-year-old joked that it was "cooking" time as she shared another snap of her head under the heater, with the Alicia Keys song Girl On Fire playing over the top.Proving she's the ultimate tease, Ruth then shared a clip of herself with a towel wrapped around her head, hiding the new look."Cooked and ready to dry," she wrote, as she posed in a mirror in front of a wall decorated with an abundance of colourful tiles.And then it was time for the big reveal, as another stylist got to work spraying her blow dried look, locking in the voluminous waves that framed her face.Recently, Ruth's former This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby confessed she had a rather grim secret involving the presenter.Speaking on Alison Hammond's podcast By The Light Of The Moon, Holly admitted she'd once used Ruth's toothbrush.Recalling a backstage moment at the This Morning dressing rooms, Holly said: "There was a time I had to text Ruth once, I went 'I’m so sorry I’ve just used your toothbrush.'"She added: "I was desperate.

This Morning guest Nicola Thorp apologised after mistakenly stating that Queen Elizabeth II had "just recovered from Covid" during the latest episode.The former Coronation Street star, 33, appeared opposite presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary on Thursday's show.Nicola featured alongside guest panellist Vanessa Feltz in a discussion about the Queen returning to her royal duties when the blunder was made.Of the monarch, Nicola said: "Bless her, yeah, she's just recovered from Covid of course, don't forget - and we know that the Queen, she really cares about her service."She cares about her work. Going out to visit people.

Kate Garraway was left surprised after a sweet gesture between her and husband Derek Draper disappeared.

Alison Hammond has opened up in a rare display about life at home with her teenage son.

Kate Garraway has given a fresh update on her husband Derek Draper while on Good Morning Britain.

Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond are joining forces for a new project after the success of their stint co-hosting This Morning.The duo are set to work together again on the unrelated venture after Alison filled in for Phillip Schofield when he was diagnosed with Covid-19.Viewers loved seeing the pair co-hosting the show together as they navigated their way around Phillip's absence until his return.Now Holly has announced that they have plans to make their mark as a duo on another audience-focused media offering.Alison will be joining her on her podcast By The Light Of The Moon as they set the world to rights with a good old natter on the show.Holly excitedly announced the news on Instagram, teasing her fans with her excitement about the collaboration.Holly wrote: "When you want to take a little moment for you, tune in to my "By the Light of the Moon" podcast, where I am joined by the sparkling light that is @alisonhammond."This is a really special episode that will touch the heart and make you chuckle, thanks to Alison's signature laugh, worldly stories.and not to mention our mutual love of a Terry's Chocolate Orange."I would give her my core anytime and that I don’t say lightly!" Excited fans of the Dancing on Ice host couldn't hold back as they reacted to the news with one writing: "I can't wait to listen to your podcast with Alison."Another added: "Love this month's edition."A third joked: "Just listening to your Wylde Moon podcast at the moment and feel the urge to go out and get a chocolate orange before I continue."Both Holly and Phil are missing from the This Morning line up again this week as they take time out for the half-term school holidays.Alison has been filling in for them all week alongside her