GB News presenters break silence as Mark Dolan's surprise axe sends shockwaves

Axed GB News presenter Mark Dolan's former colleagues have taken to social media to express their sorrow he is leaving the channel.

Presenter Emily Carver wrote: "Really sad to hear you’re leaving." This prompted Mark to respond, "Thanks legend."

Host Beverly Turner commented referring to how many people had read his shock announcement. "One million views in 4 hours... @mrmarkdolan. You're a natural broadcaster, a superb writer, a funny man and a joy to be around. You are much loved, my friend," she said.

Mark was one of two presenters given the chop in a huge shake up at the channel. It was also announced Isabel Webster would be stepping down from presenting the breakfast show with Eamonn Holmes three days a week.

Ellie Costello, who currently presents the show on Thursdays and Fridays, will replace her in the role. She has previously stood in for Isabel when she is on holidays.

Mark shared the news he had been let go from his position on X, announcing that he would share more information "in due course".

The 50-year-old presenter wrote: "STATEMENT. GB News have made the decision to permanently relieve me of my duties at the channel."

"I will speak publicly about this in due course," he added.

In an earlier post, he penned: "SOME NEWS I’ve hosted my last MARK DOLAN TONIGHT on GB News More to follow…"

His replacement also took to X to announce they were stepping in to fill his slot on the station.

Matt Goodwin announced on the app he was stepping in, vowing he'd provide a voice the "forgotten majority" could relate to.

"I’ll be joining @GBNews as a permanent presenter in 2025," he teased, adding that his show State of The Nation with Matt Goodwin would hit the airwaves three days a week at 8pm. Fans will be looking forward to tuning in on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from January 8 onwards.

"Join me and let’s give voice to the Forgotten Majority!" he urged.