Anthea Turner has spoken about her bitter 11-year feud with former GMTV co-host Eamonn Holmes, describing the 'toxic environment' on the show. The pair were paired together in 1994 but clashed frequently, with Holmes reportedly branding her 'Princess Tippy Toes' in a sensational interview.
Turner, 60, admitted she was 'gutted' by Holmes' comments and felt hurt by the animosity. 'I was never a threat to him,' she told The Mirror at the time. The feud came to a head when she left the show in 2000, with Holmes seen stomping off set as she was toasted with champagne.
Turner later revealed the 'intensely hostile environment' at GMTV, saying she felt physically sick some mornings. However, she insisted Holmes did not force her out, stating it was simply the right time to leave.
The pair finally reconciled in 2005 when Holmes left GMTV for Sky and made a peace-making phone call. 'It was something that should have been put to rest a long time ago,' Holmes said. They made their truce official in 2009 when Turner appeared on his BBC show in Northern Ireland.
In 2018, Turner joined Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford on This Morning, joking about being 'exes' who still get on. Holmes said, 'Some people think we hate each other!'
