GB News viewers took to social media with fury after spotting a consistent habit from presenter Eamonn Holmes.
Eamonn Holmes faced backlash from GB News viewers (Image: GB News)
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes was inundated with backlash as he returned to screens with the broadcaster’s breakfast programme alongside Penny Smith. While the duo discussed the latest headlines and welcomed guests to fresh political news, fans quickly took to social media to highlight the star’s constant habit. This was noticeable when the presenters were joined by commentator Oscar Reddrop, who addressed the Home Secretary’s latest move.
However, as he spoke on Shabana Mahmood scrapping non-hate crime incidents, Eamonn could be spotted eyeing something off-camera and then reaching for it. While the segment was initially a split screen, the moment then saw the hosts come out of focus, with Oscar taking up the entire screen, seemingly to hide Eammon’s distracting move. However, when the 66-year-old returned to the frame, he was seen chewing, sparking fury among fans. One raged: “STOP EATING AND CHEWING EAMON!!!!!!” As another couldn’t stand to watch the presenter eat and brutally fumed: “Turn on to see Holmes stuffing his face and Smith yet again. A real turn-off. F-you GBN for foisting this pair on us.” (sic)
Eamonn Holmes was spotted chewing while presenting GB News (Image: GB News )
Another suggested: “If Holmes stopped stuffing his face, he wouldn’t keep coughing and spluttering everywhere – so unprofessional.”
A fourth echoed: “That’s why he keeps coughing, trying to eat too quickly.” As one viewer questioned: “Eamon. What on earth are you still eating?”
One demanded: “Eamon, you’re on the TV, stop eating.” While another joked: “Reminds me of the Monty Python sketch, just a wafer-thin mint, sir.”
Although the presenter’s hidden snacks could not be identified, his obvious chewing came after he got heated while reporting on the Christmas chocolates’ shrinkflation.
Eamonn, Penny and sports presenter Paul Coyte were reflecting on their favourite childhood snacks during the festive period, when Paul remarked: “We used to get a chocolate orange, but I think they’re now like a chocolate tangerine.”
As he chuckled, Eamon remarked: “Now, shrinkflation, it’s all crazy. Do you know what, they’re all ripping us off.”
The broadcasters were then joined by Artisan Chocolatier Liza Green, who shared some reasons as to why Christmas chocolate tins have shrunk over the years.
She suggested: “Cocoa is now very expensive, and as a result of that, producers are trying to cut down on how much they use.”
