Eamonn Holmes

Anchorman Eamonn Holmes presented GMTV until May 2005

Eamonn was born in Belfast and studied journalism there before beginning his broadcasting career at Ulster Television.

Initially a farming reporter, before moving on the sport and news, he became the youngest ever anchorman in the ITV regions hosting Ulster TV's hour-long evening show Good Evening Ulster, at the age of just 21.

In 1986 he was one of the faces who launched daytime TV on BBC1, with the daily phone-in programme Open Air. During the late 80s and early 90s he hosted various shows for the BBC, including BBC1's daily series Garden Party (1988-89), and Holiday, which he co-presented for four years.

He also covered numerous national sports events for the station, and hosted Tyne Tees Television's issue-based sports discussion programme, A Seat in the Stand.

From 1986 to 1990 Eamonn was anchorman of BBC1's Open Air programme, before moving on to present sport on BBC's Breakfast News.

As one of TV's busiest presenters, he has presented numerous other programmes, ranging from The National Lottery to Songs of Praise.

He is often in demand for his sports knowledge, hosting Champions League Football for digital viewers, and The Sports Show for Carlton TV.

Britain's longest serving breakfast host, Eamonn is a father of four. A passionate Manchester United fan, he divides his time between London, Belfast and Old Trafford. He left GMTV in May 2005.

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