GB News fans react as Eamonn Holmes reunites with former co star after 20 years
GB News viewers were greeted with a huge surprise this morning after Eamonn Holmes was reunited with an iconic GMTV co-star for the first time in 20 years. The 65-year-old broadcaster opened the show on Monday morning alongside veteran broadcaster Penny Smith, 66, as the latest GB News guest presenter in a surprise hosting shake-up.
Eamonn and Penny have not been seen on screens together since 2000 when they used to present GMTV together but they will now be hosting GB News Breakfast on Monday August 18 and Tuesday August 19 from 6am. Addressing the announcement, Penny gushed: 'I'm thrilled to be working with Eamonn again, and what a joy to be waking up the nation once more, bringing them the latest news with a healthy dose of fun along the way. It's just like old times - only better.'
Meanwhile, Eamonn also seemed ecstatic about their reunion as he said: "I'm delighted to be working with Penny again after all these years. I'm sure all our viewers and listeners on GB News Breakfast will love her." Head of Programming at GB News, Ben Briscoe, added: "I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Penny to GB News Breakfast.
"Reuniting her with Eamonn Holmes after 20 years promises the perfect mix of warmth, wit, humour and razor-sharp insight - just what our viewers love to wake up to."
Eamonn usually hosts the morning show with his co-presenter Ellie Costello 31, from Monday to Wednesday, the Express reports.
Sharing the exciting news online, Eamonn took took to Instagram to share a snap with Penny in the London studio.
He captioned the post: "Look who's back @whichpennysmith @gbnews" as Penny shared on her own account: "Well here we are again... for a couple of days..."
Meanwhile, GB News also shared a clip from the studios of Penny and Eamonn together, which he opened with: "Wake up with a familiar face. She's back on breakfast television. Penny Smith returns."
Penny added: "Miss me? Well I'm here! And I've brought the coffee." Eamonn told viewers: "We're reuniting to brighten your morning" as she added: "I's just like old times! Only better."
Long time fans flooded to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their excitement about the iconic duo's reunion online.
One user exclaimed: "Loving this! Penny is [thumbs up emoji]".
Another chimed in: "Lovely. Very presentable Penny. Please stay lol".
A third agreed "Penny is great. Hope she stays"
Yet another echoed this sentiment, penning: "Need to be on more regularly together."
A fifth added: "Proper telly gold, that. Nothing beats a bit of breakfast nostalgia to start the day with a smile."
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