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Eamonn Holmes hits back at accusations he’s ‘gloating’ over Phillip Schofield’s This Morning exit-Meghna Amin-Entertainment – Metro
Eamonn Holmes called it a ‘good day’ after Phillip Schofield’s departure.
Eamonn Holmes has hit back at claims he was ‘gloating’ about Phillip Schofield’s This Morning exit (Picture: GB News/ITV)
Eamonn Holmes has hit back at claims that he’s ‘gloating’ over Phillip Schofield’s This Morning exit, after sharing a cryptic post.
The GB News presenter, 63, who is married to Loose Women star Ruth Langsford, has been pretty vocal about his thoughts on Phillip Schofield and the rumoured ‘fallout’ between the This Morning hosts.
Having previously called Phil and Holly Willoughby ‘actors’, and liking a social media post about ‘red flags’, Eamonn took to Twitter to reflect on a ‘good day’ after Phil announced his departure.
On Saturday, the 61-year-old announced he was stepping down from This Morning after days of speculation, while ITV confirmed Holly, 41, would continue presenting with other members of the team.
This comes after the pair were said to be ‘barely speaking’ behind-the-scenes and that their relationship had ‘cooled’.
Following Phil’s announcement that he was leaving the show after more than 20 years, after a ‘very difficult last few days’, Eamonn shared an adorable picture with his granddaughter.
However it was the caption that sparked comments from his fanbase, as he wrote: ‘Pappa got a smacker, Thank u Emilia. All in all that rounded off what turned out to be a good day.’
Eamonn had reflected on the ‘good day’ (Picture: Twitter)
Fans took to the comments to read between the lines, with one writing: ‘Savage.’
‘The comment very well worded,’ another wrote, while someone else laughed: ‘I’ll bet it was.’
One viewer however, hit out with: ‘Gloating is not classy.’
Eamonn then replied: ‘Please don’t have me outlining what’s really not classy.’
This comes after the presenter ripped into the This Morning drama and claimed Phil was ‘sacked’.
Holly will continue presenting This Morning after Phil’s departure (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Phil stepped down after more than 20 years (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)
ITV have maintained the host ‘stepped down’, though his future on programmes including Dancing On Ice has yet to be confirmed.
‘Oh please just stop this. He was sacked. All this nonsense of “I’ve decided to step down”. I’m sure you did – here’s your P45, now step down,’ Eamonn ranted.
‘Why do we propagate this language, “I’ve decided to step down”. And she says: “Oh, the couch will not be the same without him being there”. Well, she wanted him not there. So what is she moaning about the coach not feeling the same for?
‘They deserve each other I suppose.’
He later added: ‘Holly knows the truth, the story is with her. Let’s just stop this.’
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Eamonn and his wife Ruth Langsford used to present Fridays on This Morning (Picture: S Meddle/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Announcing his departure, Phil wrote at the time: ‘I have always been proud to cover fascinating stories on This Morning. But recently, This Morning itself has become the story.
‘Throughout my career in TV – including the very difficult last few days – I have always done my best to be honourable and kind.
‘I understand that ITV has decided the current situation can’t go on, and I want to do what I can to protect the show that I love.’
He continued: ‘So I have agreed to step down from This Morning with immediate effect, in the hope that the show can move forward to a bright future.
‘I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me – especially This Morning’s amazing viewers – and I’ll see you all for the Soap Awards next month.’
Holly added in a statement: ‘It’s been over 13 great years presenting This Morning with Phil and I want to take this opportunity to thank him for all of his knowledge, his experience and his humour.
‘The sofa won’t feel the same without him.’
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV1
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