BREAKING NEWS: Eamonn Holmes makes EMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT as GB News CONFIRMS he will reunite with legendary GMTV star Penny Smith
Eammon Holmes is due to reunite with a legendary GMTV star for the first time in 20 years next week.
The broadcaster, 65, will be joined by Penny Smith, 66, as the latest GB News guest presenter in a shock hosting shake-up.
Eamonn and Penny – who were last on our screens together presenting GMTV back in 2000 – will be hosting GB News Breakfast on Monday and Tuesday (18 and 19 August) from 6am.
Penny said: ‘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 added: ‘I’m delighted to be working with Penny again after all these years.
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Eammon Holmes (pictured) is due to reunite with a legendary GMTV star for the first time in 20 years next week
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The broadcaster, 65, will be joined by Penny Smith, 66, (pictured) as the latest GB News guest presenter in a shock hosting shake-up
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The Irish broadcaster usually presents the segment with his co-star Ellie Costello, 31, (pictured)
‘I’m sure all our viewers and listeners on GB News Breakfast will love her.’
Head Of Programming at GB News, Ben Briscoe, said: ‘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.’
The Irish broadcaster usually presents the segment with his co-star Ellie Costello, 31.
Eamonn also took to Instagram to share his excitement with a snap of the pair in the studio.
‘Look who’s back! @whichpennysmith @eamonnholmes @gbnews.’
Meanwhile Penny took to her account and said: ‘Well here we are again… for a couple of days…’
In the video, Eamonn says: ‘Wake up with a familiar face. She’s back on breakfast television. Penny Smith returns.’
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The pair were all smiles as they announced the news on Instagram
Eamonn (left) and Penny (left) presenting GMTV in London back in 1999
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Eamonn has been in the industry since the 90s and has presented the likes of GMTV, This Morning and GB News
Penny adds: ‘Miss me? Well I’m here! And I’ve brought the coffee.’
‘We’re reuniting to brighten your morning,’ Eamonn tells viewers.
She adds: ‘It’s just like old times! Only better.’
Many rushed to the comments section to share their excitement over the news.
‘Fantastic news.’
‘Yay!!!’
‘Looks like a GMTV reunion.’
‘Great presenter . Missed on TV.’
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Many rushed to social media to share their excitement over the step-in host presenting on Monday and Tuesday next week
‘Beyond excited to hear that you’ll be presenting on breakfast next week! I’ll be getting up extra early to catch it all. Let’s hope we see more of you on there in future.’
‘Get Penny on permanently.’
The pair have worked together in the past, having been stars of GMTV from 1993.
Penny has been in the industry since the early 90s and has hosted shows such as Sky News and GMTV.
She’s also presented radio shows such as Classic FM, BBC Radio London and Magic Classical.
