Eamonn Holmes breaks silence on ‘TV wife’s’ abrupt exit with sweet three-word message
EAMONN Holmes has broken his silence following the sudden departure of his breakfast telly co-host.
The 60-year-old’s ‘TV wife’ Isabel Webster left GB News with immediate effect last night.
It came as a shock to fans who had watched their final show of 2024 without any mention of a schedule shake-up.
In a GB News update posted on X, the account wrote: “Isabel Webster has also departed GB News. She presented her final Breakfast show alongside Eamonn Holmes this morning.
“GBN Updates wishes her the best for the future.”
Replying to the message, Eamonn wrote: “Bye my girl x.”
The Sun revealed TV legend Eamonn was left blindsided by Isabel’s unexpected exit.
It’s believed the presenter’s negotiations to return in 2025 took a turn at the last-minute, leaving Eamonn blindsided.
It meant she left the station without saying a proper farewell to viewers.
Isabel had earlier posted a snap of the pair on the Breakfast Show, writing: “Final show from us for 2024.
“Thanks for your company this year. See you soon!
“Merry Christmas – I hope you all find some peace and joy.”
The pair began working together on Sky News in September 2016.
He left two years later to pursue other opportunities, including his Friday hosting duties with Ruth on ITV‘s This Morning.
After being axed amid a feud with then-presenter Phillip Schofield, Eamon joined GB News in January 2022.
Isabel followed suit by quitting Sky News to be his co-anchor.
Eamonn will now present alongside Ellie Costello Monday to Wednesday on GB News Breakfast.
Ruth and Eamonn's relationship timeline
Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style.
Here’s how their romance played out…
1997 – The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children.
1997-2002 – To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told Daily Mail: “I thought it spoke volumes about the sort of man he was, the sort of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less.”
2002 – Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family.
2005 – Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle.
2006 – The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together.
2010 – Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth’s mother for her hand.
June 2010 – Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire.
2016 – Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles.
June 2019 – On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits “compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal,” while Ruth said it was “laughter and an equal marriage”.
November 2020 – Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary in a ‘show shake-up’.
December 2021 – After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning.
January 2022 – Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women.
September 2022 – Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve.
November 2022 – Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation.
September 2023 – Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery.
May 2024 – Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship.
September 2024 – Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a ‘fierce’ divorce lawyer.