Eamonn Holmes has spoken out about his absence from his regular GB News Breakfast slot.
The 64-year-old presenter hosts the show alongside Isabel Webster, 41, from Monday to Wednesday, however was noticeably absent on Monday.
Nana Akua, 53, replaced Eamonn while he took a well-deserved break.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, Eamonn cleared up any confusion or speculation about his absence by joking that people were “not familiar with the concept of a summer vacation.”
He added: “See you next week!” to reassure his 1.1 million followers that he will be back on air soon.
Eamonn Holmes has now addressed his absence from his usual GB News Breakfast slot
The 64-year-old presenter hosts the show alongside Isabel Webster, 41, from Monday to Wednesday, however was noticeably absent on Monday.
However, Nana Akua, 53, stood in for Eamonn while he took a well-deserved break alongside Isabel (pictured).
Fans were quick to take to the comments section to show their support for Eamonn and wish him the best during his break.
Regular GB News contributor Dawn Neesom, 59, also chimed in and couldn’t help but roll her eyes at the news, while joking “Have a blast” and adding a cool sunglasses emoji for good measure.
Meanwhile, one fan joked: “Are you allowed to take a vacation? I noticed Isabelle also disappeared a while ago. How is that possible?” “It’s strange that when Isabella had her vacation they didn’t care. Enjoy your vacation!”
Eamonn is set to make his return to GB News Breakfast with co-presenter Isabel, who has been presenting the show solo during her spare time, the outlet reports. Express.
This comes after he was involved in a fierce confrontation with a guest, where he snapped: “Don’t lecture me, give me a break!” during a debate about the Union Jack flag.
Royal broadcaster and historian Rafe Heydel-Mankoo joined the show alongside anti-racism campaigner Imarn Ayton to debate whether the Union Jack flag is too divisive.
The debate began when Eamonn commented on the recent news that a Norfolk town is divided over whether to fly the Union Jack, fearing it would “scare people”.
The debate erupted after Imarn said the British people should reconsider using the Union Jack flag because, she said, it has “associations with the far right.”
On X, formerly known as Twitter, Eamonn cleared up any confusion or speculation about his absence by joking that people were “not familiar with the concept of a summer vacation.”
Fans were quick to take to the comments section to show their support for Eamonn and wish him the best during his break.
Dawn Neesom, 59, a regular contributor to GB News, also chimed in and couldn’t help but roll her eyes at the news, joking: “Have a great time.”
When Eamonn stopped their heated and controversial discussion, he ended the segment with his personal opinion after growing up in Northern Ireland, prompting Imarn to respond furiously.
Eamonn said: ‘When you put a flag outside a village hall in Norfolk, you sort of ask yourself: what’s the problem?’
Imarn angrily replied: “Be considerate. No, be considerate, lads. I know you’ve already finished your segment, but Eamonn, I’m not going to let you finish that one.”
‘Be mindful of others’ beliefs and opinions. If you are considerate and understanding of everyone and how we perceive the world, you may find yourself leading with equality. Just so you know, I’ll end here.’
Eamonn said: “Let me tell you something. You don’t have to lecture me. I sit in the middle, trying to see both sides of things…” to which Imarn chimed in: “Well, I have to do that too.”
This comes after she furiously debated a guest while leading a debate on the Union Jack flag on Tuesday’s GB News (anti-racism campaigner Imarn Ayton, left, and Ellie Costello, right).
The debate began when Eamonn discussed the recent news that a town in Norfolk is split over whether to fly the Union Jack, with fears it will “scare people”.
Royal broadcaster and historian Rafe Heydel-Mankoo (right) joined the show alongside anti-racism campaigner Imarn Ayton (left) to debate whether the Union Jack flag is too divisive.
The debate erupted after Imarn said Britons should reconsider using the Union Jack flag because it has “associations with the far right.”
Eamonn shouted: ‘I grew up in a country…’ before Imarn interrupted again: ‘You should have finished with mine, but you finished with Rafe’s.’
Presenter Eamonn said: “I’m done with everyone. I’m trying to say that you didn’t grow up in Northern Ireland where a flag stood for something political and against a certain religion in Northern Ireland, I did.”
Imarn said: “And just like with black people, you’re not black sir, and I understand racism more than you do. I haven’t experienced racial discrimination or prejudice or bias in regards to being white, but what I have experienced is being black. Ahh Eamonn, we’re the same, babes.”
—Ahh, give me a break. We’re going to break. We’ll be back after this —Eamonn concluded.
