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GB News Breakfast Criticized for Honeymoon Slideshow With On-Air Snacking

Viewers on social media called the informal segment unprofessional, and no broadcaster response was reported.

Overview

  • On Monday, February 16, Eamonn Holmes and Ellie Costello reunited on GB Breakfast following her Maldives honeymoon.
  • The programme paused regular coverage to run a studio slideshow of Costello’s holiday photos.
  • With lights dimmed, sports presenter Paul Coyte brought snacks as the hosts ate on air, and chewing and wrapper noise was audible.
  • Viewers posted complaints on social platforms, with some saying they switched off over the segment’s tone and sound.
  • Coverage noted Costello had shared the same honeymoon images online after a wedding seven months earlier, and no GB News statement was reported.