GB News viewers have expressed frustration with broadcaster Eamonn Holmes after he shared a lengthy personal anecdote during his breakfast programme. The 65-year-old presenter, co-hosting with Miriam Cates, opened up about a workplace crying incident from his early career, prompting some viewers to call for him to 'get on with the news'.
The segment began when guest Cristo Foufas discussed a survey revealing that over half of workers have cried at work, referencing Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tears during PMQs. Holmes then conducted a quick poll in the studio before recounting a story from when he was 22 years old, involving a bullying sports editor who threw objects at him.
Viewers took to social media to voice their displeasure. One wrote: 'GB News, get that rubbish off.' Another said: 'Yet another one of Eamonn's monologues. Who cares, just get on with the news, man.' A third fumed: 'God Eamonn, shut up about yourself!!!'
During the anecdote, Holmes described how his sports editor smashed a ceramic cup and threw a telephone at the wall before hurling a typewriter at his feet, causing him to cry. He later learned that a producer punched the editor in retaliation. When asked what was wrong with the script, Holmes admitted he never found out.
The backlash comes as Holmes continues to face criticism for his on-air style, with some viewers accusing him of self-indulgence. GB News has not commented on the viewer complaints.
