GB News host makes career announcement after mass exits in huge channel shake-up

GB News presenter Andrew Pierce has spoken out following a recent shake-up at the channel which saw a number of big names axed, including his co-star Mark Dolan

Journalist Andrew Pierce expressed his joy at remaining with GB News following a significant overhaul at the broadcaster, which saw several prominent figures depart.

The political pundit, who co-hosts Britain's Newsroom on weekdays with ex-LBC host Beverley Turner, took to Twitter on Monday to share his enthusiasm at staying on amid a huge cull. He said: "Delighted with @beverleyturner to be part of @GBNEWS team which is now beating @SkyNews week in week out. And they said @gbnews wouldn't last."

Andrew has emerged unscathed from a purge at GB News that led to the dismissal of Mark Dolan and Isabel Webster. The reshuffle also affected former Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, whose airtime was reduced from four days a week to just two.

In a video released on Friday, Mark disclosed that he was let go "in minutes" yet graciously thanked his past employers for handling it "nicely."

Breakfast presenter Isabel has not yet commented on her departure; however, her colleague Eamonn Holmes reacted to the news on social media, stating: "Bye my girl x."

Ellie Costello is set to join Eamonn as the new face of the Breakfast show from Monday to Wednesday, with Stephen Dixon stepping in on Thursday and Friday. Ben Leo will take over Mark's weekend slot.

The channel announced the shake-up on Wednesday, explaining that the new presenting roster "will allow us to build on success with a renewed focus and ambition."

Ben Briscoe, GB News's Head of Programming and Talent, reflected on the year, saying: "2024 has been a truly fantastic year for us. Not only are we regularly beating the other established news channels, but we are also making inroads against the big public service broadcaster terrestrial channels. Our initiatives will allow us to build on this success with a renewed focus and ambition."

One insider told the MailOnline about the "real reasons" some of its faces have vanished from our screens, alleging Isabel fell out of favour for being "too woke and not on message", and that Mark's departure was due to "viewing figures not being good". Mark's Saturday evening slot faced stiff competition from BBC show Strictly Come Dancing.