Eamonn Holmes breaks silence on Isabel Webster's GB News axe with emotional message

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes addressed his co-star  Isabel Webster's absence on Monday January 6th's show.

Eamonn shared: "It is our first day without Isabel, and we miss her already.

"Not that we don't welcome you here, Miss Ellie, but thank you very much for all of your comments about Isabel.

"We will make sure they are passed on. Thank you for taking the time and trouble," he finished.

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Isabel 41, was replaced on the channel's breakfast show by 31-year-old Ellie Costello, dubbed as the organisation's 'own Holly Willoughby'.

Eamonn Holmes addressed Isabel's exit live on air (Image: GB News)

Britain's newest news channel has implemented a series of changes in a significant shake-up, highlighted by the unexpected departure of popular presenter Isabel.

This decision was accompanied by a reduction in the on-screen hours of prominent political figure Jacob Rees-Mogg and the replacement of Mark Dolan in his weekend slot, indicating a broader strategy to refresh the channel's lineup.

According to a report from The Sun, Isabel's departure stemmed from an ongoing and confidential feud between her and the channel’s management regarding her working hours.

Sources reveal that Isabel was unhappy with the senior executives' expectations that she increase her on-air presence from three to five days a week.

Isabel Webster is no longer hosting alongside Eamonn. (Image: GB NEWS)

Insiders disclosed that this disagreement about her schedule became a critical sticking point during negotiations, ultimately contributing to an uneasy atmosphere behind the scenes. 

A source shared: "Eamonn's obviously the main star of the show and likes to be in charge - he's now looking forward to working with Ellie, who's a young talent he can help mould as her career progresses."

In response to the news of Isabel's departure from the show, Eamonn shared a short message on social media that read: "'Bye my girl x."

This tweet came after Isabel's sacking and was seen by some as lacking the sentiment expected when bidding farewell to a colleague.

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The pair were said to be "good friends" and "worked well together", but questions have now been raised about their relationship after there "wasn't a gushing post" Isabel's exit.

Eamonn will continue to work three days a week as it's "always the bigger name who works fewer days on-screen", another source told The Sun.

Another senior figure at GB News told MailOnline earlier today that the channel's bosses deemed Webster "too woke" and left-wing.