The atmosphere was a bit tense at the Television and Radio Industries Club (TRIC) awards on Tuesday evening as veteran broadcaster Eamonn Holmes took to the stage to accept an award for GB News.
The 65-year-old presenter rolled onto the stage using a wheelchair ramp at London’s Grosvenor House, ready to thank his team — but the crowd had mixed feelings about the win.
Boos and Heckles Interrupted Eamonn’s Speech
When GB News Breakfast was announced as the winner in the news category, some members of the audience booed, and one heckler even shouted for Eamonn to “get off” the stage.
Despite this, Eamonn remained composed and delivered a heartfelt speech.
He paid tribute to his colleague Charli Peters, who had earlier won Best News Presenter for his hard-hitting work exposing grooming gangs in the UK.
The moment was touching — but the heckling definitely put a slightly awkward end to Eamonn’s speech.
Eamonn’s Journey Continues Despite Challenges
This wasn’t Eamonn’s first time accepting a TRIC award — he won last year as well, when he made a poignant reference to his personal struggles.
Using a walker then, he alluded to a difficult time involving an operation and his split from wife Ruth Langsford.
This year, arriving via wheelchair ramp, it’s clear Eamonn is facing ongoing challenges but still showing up strong.
Stacey Solomon Misses Out on Social Media Broadcaster Award Again
Meanwhile, TV star Stacey Solomon experienced another near miss.
Nominated for Social Media Broadcaster, Stacey lost out to LadBaby, who shared an emotional speech about how social media helped his family overcome financial hardship.
This marks another setback after Stacey’s show Sort Your Life Out was controversially snubbed at the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards, where she voiced her frustration online — a reaction that divided fans.
LadBaby’s Heartfelt Acceptance Speech Resonates With Fans
LadBaby, whose real name is Alex, was joined onstage by his wife Roxanne as he thanked the audience.
He shared a moving story about starting their social media journey during a tough time—struggling financially with a newborn and living on just £20 a week.
His words struck a chord, highlighting how far they’ve come in ten years.
Other Big Winners and Surprises of the Night
The awards ceremony also saw some familiar faces and surprising omissions.
Clarkson’s Farm snagged the Entertainment award, beating shows like Gavin and Stacey and I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!.
However, fan favorites like Strictly Come Dancing and Loose Women were shockingly left out of the nominations entirely.
In the Daytime category, A Place In The Sun emerged victorious, while Call The Midwife took home Best Drama.
The Factual award went to 24 Hours In Police Custody, beating popular shows like The Repair Shop.
Radio and Soap Stars Celebrate Big Wins
In radio, Jordan North was named Best Radio Presenter, with Heart Breakfast winning Best Radio Show.
Over on television soaps, EastEnders and Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell, took home top honors in their respective categories.
Bradley Walsh was crowned TV Personality of the Year, edging out Alison Hammond, Ant & Dec, and Martin Lewis.
A Star-Studded Evening at London’s Grosvenor House
The event drew nearly 1,000 guests and was hosted by TRIC President Dan Walker.
Adding to the entertainment was a lively performance by Magic Radio’s Lemar, making it a memorable night despite the drama in the news category.
What’s Next for Eamonn and the TRIC Awards?
While the boos during Eamonn Holmes’ acceptance speech might have caught some off guard, the evening celebrated many talented stars across TV and radio.
It remains to be seen how GB News and its presenters will respond moving forward, but Eamonn’s resilience and heartfelt tribute certainly made their mark.