Last month Eamonn Holmes announced his retirement from Sky News’s breakfast show, Sunrise and today, after 11 years, the Belfast native gave his final broadcast.
The Sun Sets on my 11 years on @SkyNews Sunrise tomorrow. It's been a privilege. pic.twitter.com/wXX2Icv8Zv
— Eamonn Holmes (@EamonnHolmes) October 12, 2016
“I have had to report on some awful news, but I’ve also had to report on some really fantastic news as well, some really uplifting news and we should have more of that,” he said as his final few words.
“But, the main thing is, it’s not important who presents the news, the news is the important thing.”
As he went on to thank his loyal viewer for putting up with him over the years his co-anchors rushed in for an adorable group hug.
Watch: @EamonnHolmes signs off from @SkyNews Sunrise for the very last time https://t.co/qhVgJwUubt
— Sky News (@SkyNews) October 13, 2016
Sorry, there’s just something in our eye.
And we weren’t the only one feeling the emotions, viewers and fans flocked to Twitter to wish him well.
Will miss seeing my favourite news presenter @EamonnHolmes on @SkyNews. Goodbye Eamonn 😊 #SkyNews #EamonnHolmes #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/wNoNqjVqY9
— Mark (@Burgessappleton) October 13, 2016
@SkyNews @EamonnHolmes Very sad news😢 best presenter ever he will be irreplacable noone will come even close to him
— Lucy Lovelace (@LucyLovelace1) October 13, 2016
.@EamonnHolmes @SkyNews so sad he's gone! By far the best interpersonal skills, sense of irony, sense of timing. Thanks for dedication!
— Lady Hecate Havisham (@fornagainst) October 13, 2016
Sad to see @EamonnHolmes leave @SkyNews after 11 years. My mornings won't QUITE be the same. I'll give it a week before I get over it,
— Mike Beecham (@mikebeecham) October 13, 2016
Sad to see @EamonnHolmes leaving @SkyNews - one of a kind presenter
— Adam Cudworth (@adamcudworth) October 13, 2016
Getting quite sad watching @SkyNews @EamonnHolmes last morning today but looking forward to @skysarahjane @SunriseIsabel next week.
— Den Maddrell (@maddrell40) October 13, 2016
Eamonn will be replaced as anchor by Sarah-Jane Mee, who will be joined by new co-host Jonathan Samuels, currently the senior correspondent for Sky News.
