Revealed: The real reason GB News host Isabel Webster 'was replaced as Eamonn Holmes' co-star after secret feud
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GB News star Isabel Webster was replaced as Eamonn Holmes' co-host after her relationship with the channel's bosses turned sour, insiders have revealed. Webster, 41, was replaced on the channel's breakfast show by 31-year-old Ellie Costello, dubbed as the organisation's 'own Holly Willoughby'.
![[Webster 'wasn't happy' that the channel's senior chiefs were expecting her to increase her days on-screen from three to five a week]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/20/18/93363375-14214909-Webster_wasn_t_happy_that_the_channel_s_senior_chiefs_were_expec-m-22_1734720290053.jpg)
The shock shake-up was one of a number of changes made by Britain's newest news channel, as Jacob Rees-Mogg saw his hours cut and Mark Dolan replaced on his weekend show. According to The Sun, Webster's shock exit was caused by a secret feud with her employees over her working hours.
![[Eamonn Holmes ' new GB News co-host is Ellie Costello, 31. The pair have 'great chemistry', one insider said]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/20/18/93320593-14214909-Eamonn_Holmes_new_GB_News_co_host_is_Ellie_Costello_31_The_pair_-m-23_1734720300969.jpg)
The presenter 'wasn't happy' that the channel's senior chiefs were expecting her to increase her days on-screen from three to five a week and 'refused to bow to demands'. 'It had become a sticking point in negotiations and was causing tension behind the scenes,' an insider told The Sun.
![[Presenter Mark Dolan also announced that he had been 'relieved from his duties]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/20/18/93297843-14214909-Presenter_Mark_Dolan_also_announced_that_he_had_been_relieved_fr-a-3_1734719665707.jpg)
'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.'. Talks between Webster and GB News broke down on Wednesday and she was subsequently axed from the company, a decision which 'blindsided' her colleague Holmes.
![[Mr Rees-Mogg, paid £324,000 by GB News last year, will now be doing two nights instead of four]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/20/18/93309631-14214909-Mr_Rees_Mogg_paid_324_000_by_GB_News_last_year_will_now_be_doing-a-4_1734719668106.jpg)
Isabella Webster (pictured with Eamonn Holmes) will be replaced by Ellie Costello, 31, as host of the breakfast show programme during the working week. Webster 'wasn't happy' that the channel's senior chiefs were expecting her to increase her days on-screen from three to five a week.
![[Ben Leo will replace comedian turned news anchor Mark Dolan]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/20/18/93322207-14214909-Ben_Leo_will_replace_comedian_turned_news_anchor_Mark_Dolan-a-5_1734719670232.jpg)
