GB News host Eamonn Holmes left his co-star Ellie Costello in shock after making a brutally honest comment about a recent photograph of Princess Kate taken by Prince Louis in support of World Cancer Day.
The presenters were joined by former politicians Jonathan Ashworth and Anna Firth to discuss the heartwarming gesture, but Eamonn’s response was anything but typical. As Ellie spoke in support of the image, Eamonn, known for his candid opinions, declared, “Ellie, like most people, will be very supportive of it and say it’s lovely and everything else. But I think that’s hideous.”
The comment left everyone in the studio stunned, and Eamonn didn’t hold back. “It’s absolutely hideous, I think it’s scary,” he continued, causing an audible gasp from his co-presenters, according to the Express.
Ellie was taken aback and exclaimed, “What!” as Anna Firth chimed in with a surprised response: “You don’t like that photo, do you?” Eamonn doubled down, saying, “It’s like from a ghost film. What’s inspirational about that?”
The photograph, which was intended as a sweet and inspirational gesture, sparked a heated debate in the studio. Ellie quickly countered, defending the image, “She looks like she’s celebrating,” suggesting that Princess Kate’s joyful expression was the focus of the photo. But Eamonn was unyielding in his critique, replying, “She looks like she’s nailed to a cross.”
The tense exchange left viewers divided, with some agreeing with Eamonn’s unusual take on the photograph, while others supported Ellie’s more positive interpretation of the image. Regardless of the differing opinions, the moment added to the show’s reputation for candid and often controversial discussions, with Eamonn’s blunt assessment of the photograph certainly leaving an impact on both his co-presenters and the audience.
The photograph in question was part of a special tribute for World Cancer Day, where Prince Louis captured a picture of his mother, Princess Kate, as part of a broader campaign to raise awareness for the cause. While the intention behind the photo was heartfelt, the debate it sparked on GB News highlighted just how polarizing the image was for viewers.
