Eamonn Holmes reacts to the death of Robin Windsor
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes was visibly moved when he announced the news that Robin Windsor had died. Eamonn broke the tragic news to viewers as he hosted alongside co-host Isabel Webster.
The 64-year-old said: "We've got some news just breaking, shocking news from the world of Showbiz and that is that Robin Windsor, who is a former dancer on Strictly, I knew him and indeed even danced with him as have my wife, has suddenly died."
Robin appeared in the BBC dance competition for four seasons and danced with celebrities such as Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley, and Deborah Meadan. His cause of death has not been revealed.
Tributes have been flooding in from across the country from former Strictly stars who knew Robin. Judge Craig Revel Horwood said: "I have just heard the tragic news my dear friend ’Bobby’ Robin Windsor has passed.
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"He was one of the kindest, gentle, honest, funny and caring people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with. He will be forever missed. My heart goes out to all his family & friends. RIP darling man, you were truly loved x."
Fellow judge Anton du Beke also wrote on Instagram: "Absolutely devasted to hear the sad news about Robin, a person I’ve known for the best part of twenty five years - from a young competitor to a star of Strictly Come Dancing. In my eyes he was always a star. We’re going to miss you, Robin. x."
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Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Brendan shared his "shock" over Robin's passing. He said: "It's completely devastating. Condolences to you Susanna, you danced with him on one of the specials. You must have spent a lot of time with him.
"Erin and I spent many years on the dancefloor with him. It's really tragic. I'm a little bit in shock." Brendan appeared on the call alongside fellow professional dancer Erin Boag.
He added: "He was lovely, he didn't have a bad word to say about anybody. He just loved being on the dance floor, hanging out with his friends. The true life and soul of the party."
Breakfast with Eamonn and Isabel airs Monday to Thursday at 6am on GB News.
