Eamonn Holmes calls ITV 'the worst' and says network is 'out of ideas' in rant

11 September 2023 , 18:35

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Eamonn Holmes let rip on ITV in another scathing rant

In a fiery critique, Eamonn Holmes has lambasted his former employer ITV, branding the network as 'the worst' and accusing it of being 'out of ideas'.

The 56 year old television veteran made the remarks while co-hosting GB News alongside Isabel Webster. The duo was joined by guests Christopher Biggins and Claire Pearsall to dissect the latest offering from ITV – a novel dating show titled My Mum Your Dad. Dubbed as the middle-aged Love Island, this reality show, hosted by Davina McCall, features an intriguing twist where children in their 20s play cupid for their single parents.

As the panel delved into the show's premise, Eamonn didn't hold back his disdain, asserting that the broadcaster has "got no other ideas". Christopher echoed Eamonn's sentiments, questioning, "Who would do such a thing? What will they think of next?" He added: "They've got no bright ideas these television people – are you listening?"

Isabel, however, offered a contrasting viewpoint as she said: "I think it's a good idea! Why does it only have to be young and beautiful [people]." Despite Isabel's defence, Eamonn sided with Christopher, launching a scathing attack on his former employer. "I agree with you [Christopher]. I mean, ITV are the worst," he fumed. "If it's not Ant and Dec, or it's not Simon Cowell. Or it's not Bradley Walsh on The Chase, they've got no other ideas!"

In a career spanning nearly three decades with ITV, Eamonn Holmes has been a familiar face across various platforms. His journey began as the host of GMTV from 1993 to 2005, followed by a 15-year stint on This Morning alongside his wife Ruth Langsford – who continues her association with ITV on Loose Women. However, the couple's This Morning reign ended in 2020 when they were replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.

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Reflecting on his departure from ITV, Eamonn confessed the decision stung, but it also sparked a determination within him. He shared: "When I parted ways with ITV last year and I saw newspaper reports suggesting my departure was down to me being 'too male, pale and stale'. The remarks hurt me a little, but they also ignited a fire in my belly. 'We'll see about that,' I thought to myself."

Eamonn further added: "I have since joined GB News, a channel at the start of an exciting journey, and the move has only underlined to me that there are still so many more exciting things to do and achieve. Male, stale and pale? Forget it. The best is yet to come."

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Amy Denman