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Daily Record
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Eamonn Holmes breaks down over heated clash with boss who threw mug at him
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes has opened up about the moment he was left in tears after a heated clash with his boss who threw a mug at him. Eamonn Holmes has opened up about a distressing encounter with a former boss that left him in tears back in his early journalism days. The GB News presenter has a stellar career behind him, gracing screens on GMTV, Sky News, and This Morning. Although he hasn't always had a smooth journey to becoming the renowned broadcaster he is today. He shared a particularly tough memory from when he was aged just 22-years-old. Eamonn recalled, "My sports editor called me in and he said 'what's wrong with that script?' I read it, and I remember it was about darts. I went 'I don't know'. The next minute he fired a ceramic cup bang against the wall behind me. It smashed." However the confrontation didn't end there, as Eamonn was quizzed again about the errors in his script. Despite his confusion, the situation escalated according to reports in the Mirror. "He then lifted up a telephone, which had a wire on the end of it. He fired it and it hit the wall behind me," Eamonn recounted to his colleagues at GB News who were said to be left astonished. Trying to maintain composure, he struggled with his emotions. "I am beginning to feel my top lip shudder and I am going, don't cry, don't cry here. He said 'what is wrong with that script'." Eamonn couldn't identify any problems despite quivering under pressure, which only angered his boss further. The incident reached a peak when his boss threw a heavy typewriter. "He then lifted this Adler typewriter – metal Adler typewriter – and threw it down at my feet that I had to jump for," he shockingly revealed. "I then started to cry. I was 22-years of age and I thought this is awful." In another revelation, Eamonn disclosed that a producer, who he regarded as his "protector at the building", intervened on his behalf. "He just went up, and went into the office and this guy was a very big sports guy and he punched him," Eamonn disclosed. The former This Morning host confessed that he never discovered the reason behind his script's controversy despite the chaos it triggered. However, this incident wasn't an isolated encounter with tension among his colleagues. Just last month, Eamonn described certain ex-colleagues as "horrible" and "false, false, false". In a recent episode of his podcast, Things We Like, Eamonn chatted with co-host Paul Coyte and actor Ray Winstone. Ray shared stories of his life in LA and the Hollywood buzz that drew him back to the UK. Eamonn leapt on the topic, launching a scathing critique of the entertainment industry. Using a mocking tone, Eamonn commented: "I don't like this character, I don't like so and so, I like that person, I didn't get on with them. That's what the business is based on. I mean, I'm like you [Ray]. I get myself into trouble because if I don't like someone, they'll know I don't like them." The broadcaster continued to vent, saying: "And there are so many horrible people that you end up with. People say: 'Oh, he's lovely, he's fantastic'. If they say to me: 'What's that Ray Winstone like?' I'll say he is lovely and he is fantastic and people will believe me because I wouldn't say it if you weren't, but so many are just false, false, false."
Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Eamonn Holmes in tears after violent clash with ex boss who threw mug at him
GB News host Eamonn Holmes has revealed he was once left in tears when a former editor slammed him for his work as things escalated between them and objects thrown Eamonn Holmes has admitted he was left in tears at work after a shocking incident with his boss. The GB News presenter, 65, has had a long career on the small screen having worked on GMTV, Sky News and This Morning. However, it wasn't always easy for Eamonn as he made his way up the ladder to be the successful broadcaster he is today. He admitted to breaking down in tears following a run-in with his previous boss. Eamonn recalled working in journalism when he was 22-years-old: "My sports editor called me in and he said 'what's wrong with that script?' I read it, and I remember it was about darts. I went 'I don't know'. "The next minute he fired a ceramic cup bang against the wall behind me. It smashed." Eamonn revealed it didn't stop there as he was again asked what was wrong with the script he had created. The presenter admitted he still didn't know what the issue was. "He then lifted up a telephone, which had a wire on the end of it. He fired it and it hit the wall behind me," Eamonn told his shocked GB News colleagues. He confessed: "I am beginning to feel my top lip shudder and I am going, don't cry, don't cry here. He said 'what is wrong with that script'." Eamonn told his boss that he still could not find the issue, which riled him up even more. "He then lifted this Adler typewriter – metal Adler typewriter – and threw it down at my feet that I had to jump for," he shockingly recalled. "I then started to cry. I was 22-years of age and I thought this is awful." In another unexpected move, Eamonn shared how a producer, who he called his "protector at the building", stepped in. "He just went up, and went into the office and this guy was a very big sports guy and he punched him," Eamonn revealed. The former This Morning host even admitted he never found out what was wrong with his script despite the uproar it caused. It wasn't the last time Eamonn had a run-in with his colleagues though. Last month, he branded some of his ex co-stars as "horrible" and "false, false, false". On his latest podcast episode of Things We Like, Eamonn was joined by co-presenter Paul Coyte and tough guy actor Ray Winstone. Ray shared insights on his life in Los Angeles and how the Hollywood buzz led him back to the UK, starting Eamonn on a scathing rant about the entertainment world. The seasoned presenter spoke in a mocking tone: "I don't like this character, I don't like so and so, I like that person, I didn't get on with them. That's what the business is based on. I mean, I'm like you [Ray]. I get myself into trouble because if I don't like someone, they'll know I don't like them." Adding fuel to the fire, Eamonn remarked: "And there are so many horrible people that you end up with. People say: 'Oh, he's lovely, he's fantastic'. If they say to me: 'What's that Ray Winstone like?' I'll say he is lovely and he is fantastic and people will believe me because I wouldn't say it if you weren't, but so many are just false, false, false."
The Irish Sun
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eamonn Holmes hits out at ‘horrible' celebrities on TV and admits ‘there are so many false' stars
EAMONN Holmes has hit out at 'horrible' celebrities and admitted 'there are so many false' stars. The Advertisement 3 Eamonn Holmes has hit out at 'horrible' celebrities Credit: GB News 3 Eamonn and Paul Coyte welcomed Ray Winstone to their podcast Credit: YouTube / Things We Like with Eamonn & Paul While speaking to guest He said: "If I don't like someone, they'll know I don't like them. "And there's so many horrible people that you end up... people say, "He's lovely, he's fantastic". "They'll say to me, 'What's that Ray Winstone like?' and I'll say, 'He is lovely, he is fantastic'. Advertisement Read more on Eamonn Holmes "People won't believe me because I wouldn't say if you weren't. "There are so many who are just false, false, false." Eamonn once Phil hosted the show alongside Holly Willoughby, while Eamonn fronted Friday and half-term editions with then-wife Ruth Langsford. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Latest T ensions boiled over in 2019 when , teasing what was coming up on Loose Women. The incident ultimately led to Ruth making a complaint over his behaviour to ITV. Emotional moment Eamonn Holmes fights back tears on his podcast Previously speaking about it, Eamonn said: "Phillip is renowned for snubbing people. "He's very passive-aggressive. It's up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her. No one would have snubbed me like that. Advertisement "I have a good Belfast street fighter in me… I would be direct. I don't go for presenters who think they have a special privilege or aura or influence." Earlier this year, Eamonn posed with Anthea Turner Former hosts, Eamonn , 65, and Anthea , 64, seemed all smiles in the Instagram post. The Northern Irishman affectionately placed a hand over Anthea's shoulder. Advertisement Eamonn captioned the snap: 'We're the same age @antheaturner and I and have had careers of similar length but my paper round must have been harder than hers! Top Girl.' This reunion came more than two decades after 3 Eamonn once had a feud with This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield Credit: Getty
Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Eamonn Holmes rants about 'horrible' former co-stars
GB News host Eamonn Holmes has hit out at his former co-stars branding some of them "horrible" and "fake" during a recent episode of his podcast GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes didn't mince his words about former colleagues in the television industry, slating some as "horrible" and repeatedly calling them "false, false, false". On his latest podcast episode of Things We Like, Eamonn was joined by co-presenter Paul Coyte and tough guy actor Ray Winstone. During a candid conversation, The Departed actor Ray shared insights on his life in Los Angeles and how the Hollywood buzz led him back to the UK, starting Eamonn on a scathing rant about the entertainment world. Ray said: 'I couldn't live in LA, it's constant,' and pointed out: "Even the guy who puts petrol in your car works in the industry. It's like every two minutes, it's all they want to talk about. "We talk about birds and football and boxing, you know, they talk about movies. Hollywood and Los Angeles are wonderful places when you're doing alright, but when you're not." Eamonn, fresh from his departure from his long-standing gig at This Morning, jumped in to sound off on his disdain for phony relationships within showbiz circles, reports Belfast Live. The seasoned presenter, not shy about his feelings regarding people in the biz, spoke in a mocking tone: "'I don't like this character, I don't like so and so, I like that person, I didn't get on with them,'" before hinting at similarities between himself and Winstone, saying, "That's what the business is based on. I mean, I'm like you [Ray Winstone]. I get myself into trouble because if I don't like someone, they'll know I don't like them." Adding fuel to the fire, Eamonn remarked on the frequent hypocrisy he encounters, noting: "And there are so many horrible people that you end up with. People say: 'Oh, he's lovely, he's fantastic'." Eamonn Holmes has recently shared his candid views on celebrity genuineness, stating: "If they say to me: 'What's that Ray Winstone like?' I'll say he is lovely and he is fantastic and people will believe me because I wouldn't say it if you weren't, but so many are just false, false, false." While discussing the authenticity of stars in showbiz, all three men found common ground, although they refrained from naming individuals associated with their sentiments. Rumours once circled about a rift between Eamonn and his former GMTV co-star Anthea Turner during the 90s, but both have indicated that any past issues have been resolved. In recent times, Eamonn has not held back on expressing his opinions about ex-This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield following Phillip's departure from ITV due to a controversial relationship with a younger man within the company. Taking a firm stance on Phillip's troubles, Eamonn commented in October 2024 that he was "absolutely addicted to fame," and explained that Phillip, who remains absent from our screens, "deserves to be in exile".
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eamonn Holmes lifts the lid on working with 'horrible' and 'false' former co-stars
Eamonn Holmes has taken aim at Hollywood's obsession with image and the 'falseness' of celebrity culture, calling out the inauthenticity he's encountered during his decades in the business. Speaking on the latest episode of his Things We Like podcast, the GB News anchor sat down with actor Ray Winstone for a frank conversation about fame, fakery and the reality of working in entertainment. The pair, who between them have clocked up over 80 years in showbiz, shared war stories from their time in the spotlight — and didn't hold back. 'Why would you say you like someone if you don't?' asked Winstone, best known for The Departed, as he reflected on the forced niceties of red carpet life. 'Hollywood and Los Angeles are wonderful places when you're doing alright — but when you're not…' Eamonn chimed in, revealing that his own refusal to play the game has landed him in hot water more than once. 'That's what the business is based on,' he said. 'If I don't like someone, they'll know I don't like them. And there are so many horrible people you end up with.' He added: 'People say, 'Oh, he's lovely, he's fantastic'… If they say to me, 'What's that Ray Winstone like?' I'll say he is lovely and he is fantastic and people will believe me — because I wouldn't say it if you weren't. 'But so many are just false, false, false.' The conversation also touched on why Winstone chose not to settle in Los Angeles despite his success. 'Even the guy who puts petrol in your car works in the industry,' he joked. 'Every two minutes, it's all they want to talk about. We talk about birds and football and boxing — they talk about movies.' While both men criticised the showbiz bubble, Winstone offered some sympathy for younger stars who are still finding their voice. 'They're asked questions on telly and they're not quite sure how to answer… I've seen people on shows say, 'Everyone's lovely, everyone's wonderful.' No, they're not!' he said. His comments come after he recently revealed that he is now reliant on a wheelchair and unable to perform basic daily tasks due to ongoing mobility issues.
