Veteran broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has launched a blistering critique of Channel 4's controversial dating programme Naked Attraction, branding it 'porn by another name' during a live discussion on GB News.
Scathing Critique on Live TV
The 66-year-old presenter did not mince his words when the topic arose during a segment about changing TV habits and the closure of MTV. Holmes declared the show, where contestants choose dates based on nudity before a clothed meeting, a complete 'waste of blooming time'.
'What on Earth is Naked Attraction all about? Willies and bottoms and whatever. It’s porn by another name. It’s ridiculous,' he stated emphatically to his co-host Dawn Neesom. The conversation took a personal turn when Holmes revealed his own family connection to the production.
A Father's Failed Plea
In a candid revelation, Eamonn Holmes explained that his youngest son had worked as a floor manager on the programme. The GB News host described how he actively tried to intervene, telling his son: 'It's your father speaking, you're not to work on that filth.'
He conceded, however, that his parental advice went unheeded, quipping 'Did he listen to me? Of course not.' Dawn Neesom responded by humorously suggesting Holmes was 'turning into your mum', a comment he acknowledged with a laugh.
Viewer Backlash Over On-Air Habits
This fiery commentary follows recent viewer complaints about Holmes's conduct on his own GB News show. In December, some audience members took to social media platform X to express frustration over what they deemed 'unprofessional' behaviour, including eating during broadcasts.
One critic complained about 'crumbs from the Greggs sausage roll' falling on his suit, while others said his habits were distracting enough to make them switch off. This feedback highlights the ongoing scrutiny facing traditional broadcast formats as they compete with streaming services.
The discussion about Naked Attraction underscores a wider debate about the boundaries of taste and decency on mainstream television, a topic that continues to provoke strong opinions from both presenters and the public alike.
