Two GB News hosts axed amid major shake-up on channel
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‘GB News have made the decision to permanently relieve me of my duties at the channel’ said one presenter. Two prominent GB News hosts are to be replaced as the controversial broadcaster shakes up its programming. Comedian Mark Dolan has reportedly had his contract permanently terminated, while Eamonn Holmes’ breakfast show co-host Isabel Webster will also be replaced. Andrew Doyle, host of Free Speech News, has also stepped down but will continue as a contributor to the channel.
![[Holmes and Webster currently present the show]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/19/09/newFile.jpg)
The news comes shortly after a damning new report condemned the channel for an “obsession” with Muslims, claims GB News have called “highly defamatory”. Dolan presented Balls of Steel on Channel 4 before hosting self-titled shows, Mark Dolan Tonight and Mark Dolan Live between 2021 and 2024.
“GB News have made the decision to permanently relieve me of my duties at the channel,” he said in a statement. “I will speak publicly about this in due course.”. Holmes, who presents GB News Breakfast on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday, will be joined by Ellie Costello, who will co-host the show five days a week. Stephen Dixon will continue to co-present on Thursdays and Fridays.
The broadcaster also introduced a wave of new programmes for its 2025 schedule. A new permanent addition to the channel includes Miriam Cates, who will host Dewbs and Co every other Friday. Ben Leo will present a new look show, Ben Leo Tonight, on Saturdays and Sundays as well as continue to co-host Britain’s Newsroom on Fridays.
