EAMONN Holmes furiously clashed with a guest on live TV while hosting GB News' breakfast show. Presenter Eamonn , 64, whose split with his wife Ruth Langsford , also 64, was revealed by The Sun in May, lost his cool as one contributor appeared on the channel yesterday. The TV veteran raged: "Don't lecture me!" when motivational speaker Imarn Ayton, 33, objected to his suggestion that flying the Union Jack flag was "no big deal".
During the noisy debate, Imarn declared: "I understand racism more than you!" to which Eamonn fired back: "Give me a break!" The dispute started after she suggested that Britons should re-evaluate their association with the flag due to its connection to far-right groups. It followed reports that a Norfolk village had become divided over plans to erect a flagpole outside its village hall. read more on Eamonn Holmes Claxton, home to fewer than 300 people, had hoped to install the flagpole as a patriotic symbol.
However, the proposal sparked controversy, with some residents claiming it could deter potential new arrivals. Viewers were left furious with Imarn's comments and soon took to X, formerly Twitter , to share their thoughts. One wrote: "Get this nutter off! It's people like her who make our country divided!" Most read in TV Someone else added: "The woman needs to reflect on her words!!! I love the Union flag because I am British and proud to be so.
This does not make me far right and I find her views rather offensive to our country! This is yet ano.