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Eamonn Holmes, who has since gone on to join rival GB News, took aim at former This Morning colleague Phillip Schofield, claiming that he is ‘renowned for snubbing people’

Eamonn Holmes has let rip at his former ITV bosses over his axing on This Morning, branding them “sly” and “hypocritical”.

The 62-year-old, who has since gone on to join rival GB News, also took aim at ex-colleague Phillip Schofield, claiming that he is “renowned for snubbing people”.

Eamonn had presented on Fridays and during half-terms alongside wife Ruth Langsford for 15 years to cover for main hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

However, it was revealed in November 2020 that the couple would be dropped from their usual slot and replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.

The couple were rumoured to have been “hurt” by the change at the time and now Eamonn has suggested that ITV bosses wanted to make it look like he had walked away from the role.

Eamonn Holmes has let rip at his former ITV bosses
Speaking to the Daily Mail’s Weekend magazine, he said that “no one explained anything” to him, adding: “They’re sly. They didn’t want to announce that I’d been dropped because it would adversely affect audience figures, so they made it look as if I’d walked away from them rather than the other way round.”

He went on to claim that bosses had had a chat with his agent and announced that he was going to GB News – despite the channel at the time only asking if he was interested in enjoying.

Eamonn also hit out at ITV’s diversity drive, branding his former bosses “hypocrites”.

Eamonn has taken aim at his former colleague Phil ( 
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The presenter questioned: “When are they going to start being diverse with their management? The diversity is only on screen. It’s hypocritical.”

He went on to address Ruth’s famous behind the scenes feud with Phil after he cut her short in the middle of. segment for Loose Women in 2019.

Eamonn said: “Phillip is renowned for snubbing people.

Eamonn has called ITV ‘sly and hypocritical’ ( 
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James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock)“He’s very passive-aggressive. It’s up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her. No one would have snubbed me like that.”

A spokesperson told the Daily Mail: “This isn’t a version of events we recognise and as we have said before we wish Eamonn all the very best.

“We are committed to improving representation both on and off screen and we publicly report on our progress against our commitments and targets.”

Professional dancer Pasha Kovalev made a heartbreaking confession while appearing on Loose Women as he admitted he wished he had called Robin Windsor before his death aged 44

Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev has heartbreakingly opened up on his friendship with the late Robin Windsor.

The professional dancer, 44, appeared on Loose Women to discuss his close friend. Robin’s death at the age of 44 was announced in February this year. Ballroom & Latin dance company Burn The Floor, of which Robin was a founding member, announced the sad news in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday 20th February.

He was paired with a host of celebrities when he appeared as a professional dancer on the BBC competition from 2010 to 2013, including Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden and Lisa Riley. Speaking of his friend, Pasha said: “I think everyone loved Robin, anyone who ever met him loved him. He was a big sweetheart and he was helping anyone and everyone. I met Robin a long time ago, we were on the same production touring the world. Then we were reunited on Strictly. We did a lot of dances together.”

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He then reflected on Robin’s death as he shared a devastating regret. Pasha said: “The news of his passing came as a huge shock to me and to all of his friends. When you hear about something like that, as a friend you start thinking ‘could I have done something more? Could I have spent extra time seeing him, talking to him, send extra message?’ Because of that, I think my first instinct was I wanted to cherish the time I had with Robin. Get all the friends together and speak about the good days and all that he loved.”

Strictly stars are set to come together to remember Robin later this year in a special show. Robin’s family shared a heartbreaking tribute to the Strictly star following his death. A statement shared with The Mirror read: “We would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and celebration of our beloved Robin. While we understand that there is a huge public and media interest around his passing, we as a family need time to process our shock and grief. We ask for the needs of our family and friends to be taken into consideration and for our privacy to be respected at this difficult time.”

Professional dancer Gorka Marquez previously shared plans to remember Robin while making an appearance on Loose Women. Gorka told the show: “I think we are a family and the loss of Robin who was part of that family… he was just a wonderful person. He was always smiling. I have memories of him smiling when it comes to the show, it was positive things for all of us. The least we can do is celebrate him because wherever he is up there, he will be dancing with us.”

Denise Welch posted a heartfelt message on Twitter following the news of the death of SB.TV founder and music pioneer Jamal Edwards, the son of Loose Women co-star Brenda Edwards

Denise Welch has posted an emotional tribute to Jamal Edwards following news of the entrepreneur’s death on Sunday at the age of 31.

The SB.TV founder was the son of Denise’s pal and Loose Women co-star and the Geordie presenter, 63, took to Twitter to post her heartbreaking message.

She wrote: “My heart aches for my friend Brenda. I can’t bear it. Jamal Edwards was a wonderful son and brother.”

As her followers commented about the shocking and sad news, Denise went on to call it a “nightmare”.

Actress Kate Robbins took to Denise’s post to say: “Oh dear Lord. This is terrible.”

Denise said her ‘heart breaks’ after news of her Loose Women co-star’s son’s death ( 
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And a fellow follower replied: “Jamal has been a hero especially in the black community and within media and many owe him huge respect.

“Brenda – You are what we call in Jamaica, a mother in Zion. May you’re heavenly reward be great and the crown you wear shine brighter than any diamond.”

Another fan added: “Absolutely devastating. Can’t imagine what Brenda is going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brenda and her family at this sad time R.I.P love and light.”

Denise went on to share a message from Twitter’s popular account All On The Board, which shared a quote by Jamal on their board which read: “Be the change you want to see in the world”.

Their message continued: “RIP Jamal Edwards. As an entrepreneur with limitless creative bravery you will forever inspire those with nothing but their imagination, to be courageous in forging the art and the world of the future.

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“Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you, your family, your friends and your fans.”

Jamal’s cause of death has not be revealed as of yet.

Just three days ago Jamal had posted a throwback snap of himself and pop sensation Ed Sheeran to his Instagram account.

He wrote a special birthday message to the Shivers hitmaker, saying: “Happy Birthday to the OG, Ed. Blessed to have you in my life brother.

“You know you’ve been mates a long time when you lose count on the years! Keep smashing it & inspiring us all G!”

Denise Welch posted an emotional message on Twitter on Sunday evening ( 
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Jamal is credited with helping launch the career of Ed, as well as other huge stars such as Jessie J and Dave thanks to his online urban music platform.

His YouTube channel launched after he realised it could be a way to success in the early days of the platform after he filmed a pal on his estate in Acton, West London, performing grime music.

In 2013, he told MailOnline: “Back then, there was no place to showcase our sort of spitting and rapping, so I thought, OK, I want to create that platform.”

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Although it took a while for the idea to take off, Jamal stuck at it at after three years of launching he was able to secure his first non-grime interview with Kelly Rowland.

This helped to kickstart his career and led to him interviewing other big names in the industry, including Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz.

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Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford’s feud with Phillip Schofield appeared to have been reignited at the weekend after Eamonn branded the presenter ‘passive-aggressive’

This Morning fans were left raising their eyebrows today as Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford were noticeably absent from Phillip Schofield’s work anniversary celebrations today.

It comes after their feud with Phil appeared to have been reignited at the weekend after Eamonn branded the presenter “passive-aggressive”.

Phil had been celebrated 40 years in the TV industry today, with Lorraine Kelly hosting a whole show dedicated to the presenter, which included Holly Willoughby and Phil’s wife Steph praising him.

Viewers were even surprised to see Fern Britton pay tribute, despite the pair famously falling out after she quit the show.

Yet Eamonn and Ruth did not make an appearance, prompting viewers to flock to Twitter to comment.

One wrote: “#Lorraine still no Eamonn and/or Ruth…”

While another joked: “They obviously ran out of time for the glowing tribute from Eamonn and Ruth.”

Phillip Schofield is celebrating 40 years in the industry
A third questioned: “Any tributes from Eamonn yet? #Lorraine.”

Another quipped: “No well wishes from Eamonn and Ruth?”

It comes after Eamonn addressed Ruth’s famous behind the scenes feud with Phil after he cut her short in the middle of a segment for Loose Women in 2019.

Eamonn said: “Phillip is renowned for snubbing people.

“He’s very passive-aggressive. It’s up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her. No one would have snubbed me like that.”

A spokesperson told the Daily Mail: “This isn’t a version of events we recognise and as we have said before we wish Eamonn all the very best.

Eamonn took aim at Phil at the weekend
“We are committed to improving representation both on and off screen and we publicly report on our progress against our commitments and targets.”

Eamonn had presented on Fridays and during half-terms alongside wife Ruth for 15 years to cover for main hosts Holly and Phillip .

However, it was revealed in November 2020 that the couple would be dropped from their usual slot and replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.

Eamonn and Ruth were noticeably absent from the tributes ( 
ImageThe couple were rumoured to have been “hurt” by the change at the time and now Eamonn has suggested that ITV bosses wanted to make it look like he had walked away from the role.

Speaking to the Daily Mail’s Weekend magazine, he said that “no one explained anything” to him, adding: “They’re sly. They didn’t want to announce that I’d been dropped because it would adversely affect audience figures, so they made it look as if I’d walked away from them rather than the other way round.”

He went on to claim that bosses had had a chat with his agent and announced that he was going to GB News – despite the channel at the time only asking if he was interested in enjoying.

Eamonn also hit out at ITV’s diversity drive, branding his former bosses “hypocrites”.

Loose Women panellist Charlene White was upset that her friend Brenda Edwards wasn’t given the chance to announce son Jamal’s death after he passed away at the age of 31

Loose Women’s Charlene White feels upset that Brenda Edwards wasn’t given the chance to announce son Jamal Edwards’ death.

The panellists – Charlene White, Judi Love, Linda Robson, Carol McGiffin and Frankie Bridge – appeared on the ITV daytime show today to pay tribute to Jamal, who had appeared on the show just a few months ago with his proud mum Brenda.

The news of Jamal’s sad death after a sudden illness was broke on social media last night and whilst Charlene understands that a lot of his success comes from social media and online, Charlene admits she was disappointed Brenda didn’t get the chance to announce the news herself, before she read out a statement that Brenda made earlier today.

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Speaking on the ITV lunchtime show today, Charlene said: “The opportunity to share Brenda’s loss and the family’s loss, that was taken away from Brenda because of various people on social media who decided to tell Brenda’s story and to tell Jamal’s story without consulting Brenda, which was not fair in any shape of form.”

“We understand that a lot of Jamal’s incredible work was done through social media and done online and all those things. He was a powerhouse, he changed the UK music scene,” she added.

Charlene went on to pay tribute to Jamal’s incredible work in music – for which he received an MBE in 2015.

Jamal appeared on Loose Women with Brenda in November ( 
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She explained: “One man changed the UK music scene in a way we’ve not seen in decades.

“But what people have to understand that there is work life and there’s family life and there’s home life and it should have been Brenda who was able to choose when the world got to know about his death.”

Some viewers took to Twitter to criticise those on social media for breaking the news first.

“No family should have their hand forced into confirming the passing of a loved one just because insensitive creatures want to do “hear it here first”. Honestly praying Brenda & her family get all the privacy they deserve moving forward #LooseWomen,” one wrote.

Jamal died after a sudden illness ( 
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Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)A second added: “I didn’t realise that the news wasn’t shared on Brenda’s and her families terms, disgusting. Condolences to Brenda, the family and who all knew Jamal, rest in peace #LooseWomen.”

Other viewers praised Charlene and co for a heartfelt and emotional show, insisting they did Brenda – and her late son – proud.

One penned: “Thank you #loosewomen for showing the humanity in grief and for honouring Brenda in the sad loss of her beloved Jamal,” as a second added: “Beautiful tribute on #loosewomen today. My heart goes out to Brenda, his sister and their Family.”

Brenda shared a heartfelt statement earlier today to confirm the tragic news.

“It is with the deepest heartache that I confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness. Myself, his sister Tanish and the rest of his family and friends are completely devastated,” she said.

Judi and Charlene went to support Brenda after Jamal’s tragic death ( 
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“He was the centre of our world. As we come to terms with his passing, we ask for privacy to grieve this unimaginable loss. I would like to thank everyone for their messages of love and support. Jamal was an inspiration to myself and so many. Our love for him lives on, his legacy lives on. Long live Jamal Edwards MBE, MBA, PHD.”

Elsewhere on the show, Linda Robson paid tribute to Jamal for taking her son under his wing.

“Jamal kept in touch with Louis over the years and took him under his wing. Took him to the BRITs, took him out socially with him as well. Brenda did such a good job with her son because he was a proper gentleman, he really was. He was the loveliest boy,” she said.

Loose Women aired an ‘incredible and emotional’ tribute to the late music mogul Jamal Edwards on Monday, as the show’s stars praised grieving mother Brenda, who they revealed was watching at home

The stars of Loose Women have been praised for an “incredible and emotional” tribute to Jamal Edwards on ITV today.

The five panellists – Charlene White, Judi Love, Linda Robson, Carol McGiffin and Frankie Bridge – joined the lunchtime show on Monday to pay tribute to SB.TV founder Jamal, who died at the age of 31 after a sudden illness.

Jamal appeared on the show as recently as November 2021 with his mum, regular Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards.

Charlene and Judi led the tributes today to Jamal, which included a heartbreaking segment about his wonderful life as well as a tribute to his mum Brenda. They also gave their own tributes to the music mogul.

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Fans of the ITV show took to social media to praise the Loose Women for their “superb tribute” to the late star.

“@brenda_edwards @loosewomen @CharleneWhite @1Judilove thanks #LooseWomen for the episode when Jamal joined Brenda making a different audience aware of his work. We saw Brenda’s pride. Thinking of her. Many of us wouldn’t appreciate what a loss this is without that episode #RIPJamal,” one wrote.

A second added: “Sobbing. You did a great job today @loosewomen. So hard for you all. Thinking of you Brenda. #LooseWomen.”

“Thank you #loosewomen for showing the humanity in grief and for honouring Brenda in the sad loss of her beloved Jamal,” a third shared, as a fourth wrote: “What an incredible show today. Inspirational and emotional .. RIP Jamal #LooseWomen.”

Jamal with his mum Brenda on the show back in November ( 
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A fifth penned online: “Huge respect to @CharleneWhite @1Judilove @nannylinda @McGiff @FrankieBridge . That was a superb tribute to Jamal Edwards #LooseWomen.”

With a sixth writing: “Hats off to the @loosewomen today for doing such a moving tribute and doing Jamal justice. #loosewomen.”

The show finished with a clip of Brenda singing The Greatest Love Of All last year, which viewers admitted had them in floods of tears.

“Such an emotional @loosewomen today. Well done to you five ladies on the panel today paying tribute to Brenda’s son. This song at the end #loosewomen #RIPJamalEdwards,” one shared.

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Another added: ” #loosewomen has me in bits today. Such a moving moment to have a clip of @brenda_edwards singing at the end. RIP @jamaledwards. Achieved so much but gone way too soon. Well done to all for a wonderful tribute show today.”

During the show, host Charlene admitted she was upset that Brenda wasn’t able to share the news her way, as she said: “The opportunity to share Brenda’s loss and the family’s loss, that was taken away from Brenda because of various people on social media who decided to tell Brenda’s story and to tell Jamal’s story without consulting Brenda, which was not fair in any shape of form.”

Meanwhile, Linda Robson also revealed Jamal took her son under his wing and helped him fulfil his music dreams.

Loose Women’s Janet Street-Porter had been joined by Charlene White, Linda Robson and Kelle Bryan as they discussed Coronation Street’s cheating storyline

Loose Women’s panelists ended up clashing today over the controversial topic of cheating, with Janet Street-Porter going head to head with her co-stars and branding them “moralising witches”.

Janet had been joined by Charlene White, Linda Robson and Kelle Bryan as they discussed Sally Metcalfe discovering that Abi Franklin cheated on her husband (and Sally’s ex) Kevin Webster.

The panel had been asked whether, if they were in Sally’s shoes, they would expose their friend’s cheating.

“What I’d say [is] if that hadn’t happened and you’d had a one night stand, I don’t think you should have any guilt attached whatsoever,” Janet declared. “That doesn’t really count.”

Charlene probed: “Even if you’re married?”

Shrugging, Janet said: “Well, yeah. If it’s a one night stand and you’re not going to do it with that person again, don’t beat yourself up about it.”

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Linda shook her head over the remarks as Kelle looked vaguely disgusted.

Kelle exclaimed: “Janet! What’s the point in getting married?!”

Linda insisted: “Cheating is cheating!”

As Kelle parroted Linda’s remark, Janet groaned as she said: “Oh! Listen to this line-up of moralising witches!”

Gasping, Charlene reprimanded: “Janet! We’re kind to each other on this programme, we don’t call each other witches!”

Janet called her co-stars ‘moralising witches’
“Oh, well is ‘witches’ another cancelled word?” Janet asked. “Sorry everyone at home because I called them witches, they’re wonderful women I just don’t agree with them.”

Charlene rolled her eyes as Janet continued: “A friend of mine whose husband I knew incredibly well told me that he was boring and I had gone out with him myself so I knew that he was boring in the end. She told me that when they were married that she was thinking of having an affair with another bloke and I went, ‘Just do it, I don’t think it matters because if he doesn’t know it doesn’t matter.”

Charlene told Janet she couldn’t call them witches ( 
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ITV)Astounded, Kelle replied: “But it does matter because it’s done. At the end of the day you make vows, because vows are supposed to be sacred, right? You make those promises, otherwise don’t bother to make them. Just stay single and do what you want and that’s fine.”

“Kelle, I admire what you’ve said,” Janet said. “But nevertheless, in the reality of life in Britain today, 40% of marriages end in divorce.”

“Noted,” Kelle replied.

Charlene asked: “So is the answer having a load of one night stands, then?”

“It’s not ‘having a load’, but if you’re in an unhappy marriage, if your husband is taking you for granted and if you should – as luck would have it – stray on the other side of the fence or have a bit of fun and it’s perked you up, made you feel good, made you feel prepared to put up with the situation you find yourself in on a day-to-day basis, what harm is done?”

*Loose Women airs weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV

Brenda Edwards, 52, who regularly features on the ITV chatshow, sang The Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston at a vigil in West London. Her son and industry legend Jamal Edwards died aged 31 from a heart attack on Sunday.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards sang a Whitney Houston song in front of hundreds of mourners at her son Jamal Edwards’ vigil.

The heartbreaking moment was captured on camera as mum-of-two Brenda, sang The Greatest Love of All.

Jamal Edwards MBE, 31, who was responsible for the careers of Ed Sheeran, Stormzy and Jessie J, died suddenly from a reported heart attack on Sunday.

He created SBTV and was also an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust and in 2014 was awarded an MBE for his work in the music industry.

Friends and family were in tears as Brenda paid tribute to her only son at the candlelit service in Acton, West London.

The crowds fell silent as Brenda Edwards sang for her son Jamal Edwards ( 
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Jamal was responsible for the careers of Stormzy, Ed Sheeran and Jessie J ( 
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After her song the 52-year-old urged crowds to “bring the community together”.

Speaking through a megaphone she said: “If we can do anything in 2022, can we please bring the community together.

“Stop the fighting. Stop the killing. And build up our community. We are not supposed to be losing our young people.

“If you see something happening. Try to stop it please.”

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Just days after her son’s passing she broke the silence on Jamal’s death in a statement shared on Good Morning Britain.

She said: “It is with the deepest heartache that I confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness.

“Myself, his sister Tanish and the rest of his family and friends are completely devastated. He was the centre of our world.”

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Brenda sang a Whitney Houston song for her son Jamal ( 
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jamaledwards/Instagram)She continued: “As we come to terms with his passing, we ask for privacy to grieve this unimaginable loss. I would like to thank everyone for their messages of love and support.

“Jamal was an inspiration to myself and so many. Our love for him lives on, his legacy lives on. Long live Jamal Edwards MBE, MBA, PHD.”

Police have said that while the music mogul’s death is not being treated as suspicious it is being treated as “unexplained” – which means there will most probably be an inquest into how he died.

He had been performing a DJ set at Bubba Oasis in Angel the night before he died.

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The owner of the club, Rob Huysinga, told MailOnline: “We had a great night. Jamal made everybody smile and brought a lot of joy to all of those that were there, as he usually does.

“He finished at around 11.30pm and there was absolutely nothing wrong with him. It was just Jamal being his incredible, wonderful self.

“He had a great, positive energy which all of us felt that night felt it. We are all devastated because of what’s happened, it’s really shocking.”

Music royalty shared their heartbreak on social media shortly after the news of his death broke.

Fearne Cotton shared a photo of the two of them together with the caption: “Completely heartbreaking. Jamal you were the most special person.

“I adored hanging out with you, chatting about life and big dreams.

“You’re creativity and passion for nurturing new talent will never be forgotten.”

Linda Robson said that Jamal’s death ‘hadn’t hit Brenda yet’
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Eamonn has hit out at Phil again after branding the rival presenter ‘sly’. He has now branded ITV’s recent celebration of Phil’s 40 years of TV hosting as ‘bizarre’.

Eamonn Holmes appears to have taken another swipe at Phillip Schofield as their vicious feud has been reignited in recent days.

On Monday, ITV bent over backwards to celebrate the fact that 59-year-old Phil was celebrating 40 years of TV stardom – having first started out his career on a kids TV show in New Zealand before becoming a BBC children’s TV host in 1985.

Not content with marking the event on This Morning – the show that Phil presents – ITV daytime highlighted the fact throughout the morning with a segment on Lorraine dedicated to the star.

Some TV fans found it odd that ITV were dedicating so much time to the suddenly controversial star – and it seems 62-year-old Eamonn was in agreement.

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Eagle eyed fans noticed that Eamonn had ‘liked’ a tweet that read: “This #lorraine show is bizarre.. why not celebrate 40 years on #thismorning instead of another show?”

He also liked a string of others that slammed ITV for sacking him from This Morning – a show he left last year before landing a presenting role on GB News.

Eamonn and his wife Ruth Langsford, 61, are to be at loggerheads with Phil – with a spat that has its roots back in 2019.

Tensions have flared between Phil and Ruth Langsford since 2019 ( 
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Tension was visible when Phil cut Ruth off during a segment on Loose Women.

Ruth made an official complaint to ITV about Phil’s behaviour – while eight other ITV employees spoke to The Sun to brand the TV host as “toxic”.

Viewers noted a frosty encounter between Ruth and Eamonn the following year when they were both on stage at the same time at the 2020 National Television Awards.

Eamonn branded Phil ‘sly’ as he defended his wife from the This Morning star ( 
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Over the weekend, Eamonn hit out at Phil via a newspaper supplement interview – he said: “Phillip is renowned for snubbing people. He’s very passive-aggressive.

“It’s up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her. No one would have snubbed me like that.”

An ITV insider defended Phil with a statement explaining that Eamonn had been let go from the This Morning line-up and disputed Eamonn’s claim he was fired without explanation.

An ITV source said: “[Viewers] wanted change, the viewers didn’t want to watch him any more. Things have to change, they evolve and for him to say there was no explanation isn’t true. Maybe Eamonn just didn’t like the reasons given.”

Meanwhile, Phil had suffered an explosive fall out with another member of the ITV talent in 2019 as he clashed with Amanda Holden.

The 51-year-old Britain’s Got Talent judge had been the go-to for cover whenever Holly Willoughby took time off This Morning, but that all changed in 2018.

Amanda had hoped to fill in for Holly, 41, when she took time away from This Morning to host I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in Australia that winter.

Although Amanda had allegedly been told the job was hers, Phil was accused of campaigning to have former The Saturdays star Rochelle Humes as a co-host – because he believed the 32-year-old is “easier to ‘manage’ on air.”

Amanda Holden had an epic fall out with Phil in 2018 ( 
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Amanda later slammed Phil saying in an interview he was one of three things she would hate to find in her house – along with spiders and flies – and later explained on her Heart FM radio show that she had tried to meet him to thrash out their differences, but that Phil refused to reply to her texts.

And relations between Holly and Phil are said to have been far from pristine.

Phil allegedly got stroppy when Holly won praise, and an award, for her stint on I’m A Celeb with various reports they clashed behind-the-scenes of their daytime show with Phil bitterly and childishly complaining about his co-stars success.

Holly Willoughby, 41, jumped to defend best pal Phillip Schofield after Eamonn Holmes said he is ‘renowned for snubbing people’

Holly Willoughby has rushed to defend Phillip Schofield after Eamonn Holmes’ “below the belt” dig.

Eamonn, 62, claimed that Philip was “renowned for snubbing people” after he allegedly cut off Eamonn’s wife Ruth Langsford on Loose Women.

A source told OK! that Holly, 41, who has worked beside Phil for over 10 years, felt the need to “rally” around him.

“Phil’s This Morning family are rallying around him after the comments, none more so than Holly,” the insider said.

“It’s no secret there is no love lost between Phil and Eamonn but Holly felt she had to defend her ‘work husband’ after all the support he’s shown her over the years, particularly on the week he celebrated 40 years in showbiz.

Phillip Schofield supported Holly Willoughby at the launch of her Wylde Moon perfume ( 
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“She thought the comments were very below the belt”, she added.

Eamonn’s comments were made when he was asked about a clip of Phil cutting off Ruth during a live link to Loose Women.

He replied: “Phillip is renowned for snubbing people.

“He’s very passive-aggressive. It’s up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her. No one would have snubbed me like that.”

Eamonn said that Phillip ‘snubs’ people
He joked: “I have a good Belfast street fighter in me… I would be direct. I don’t go for presenters who think they have a special privilege or aura or influence.”

The comments came after Eamonn reignited his feud with Phil, two years after Ruth launched an official complaint about him to bosses.

Holly credited Phillip for her own success within television after he celebrated 40 years in the industry this week.

Phil celebrated 40 years in the industry ( 
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Instagram)She said: “Without a doubt, it if wasn’t for you, there is no way that I’d be doing This Morning today and I came onto the show and I was green and new.

“I knew how to do a bit of telly because I’d done Saturday morning but This Morning is a huge, grown-up, important, big telly show and I just sat there like a sponge and absorbed everything and learn everything.

Eamonn jumped to defend his wife Ruth Langsford
“[Phillip is] so generous, so kind, so patient, willing to guide me through.

“He still does it now, I’ll still look at him and go, ‘You do this bit,’ and he never looks at me like, ‘Really? Come on.’”

The pair were seen hugging at Holly’s Wylde Moon’s perfume launch.

Philip presented the show alone after his co-presenter Fern Britton left the show in 2009 after an alleged feud between the pair.

There were claims that she found out she was being paid £250,000 a year less than Phil – despite them working together.

In a clip, Phil appears to cut Ruth off – which Eamonn wasn’t impressed by ( 
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However, Fern shared a pre-recorded message to her former presenting husband where she congratulated him for his time on the show.

“Forty years is an incredible milestone and it’s time for you to stop and look back and see all that you have achieved and be proud of it.

“So I’m wishing you a very happy future. Congratulations and keep going,” she added.

After Fern left, Phil suggested Holly stepped in as her replacement.