Eamonn Holmes has revealed how he struggles with insomnia, vowing to get more kip as he prepares to host a new breakfast show.
Eamonn, 62, starts the new job on GB News on Tuesday after being a regular fixture on ITV ’s This Morning for 15 years.
He previously hosted ITV’s breakfast show GMTV from 1993 to 2005 and Sky News’ Sunrise from 2005 until 2016.
Eamonn said: "Early starts do take their toll. Evenings can be a bit more difficult. My big dread about what’s ahead is insomnia and what feels like a ‘sleep hangover’ the next day.
"With 26 years of breakfast television under my belt, I’ve had more than a few of those.
"My big new year resolution is to beat the sleep. I am determined that this time I will treat myself with more kindness, and try to commit to a routine that ensures I get enough rest and recuperation, eating well and moving more, so I feel ready for the challenges ahead.
"'Project sleep' will be my priority."
Wife Ruth Langsford added to Best that she was not tempted to join him in the early slot.
She said: "Respect to Eamonn, facing up to 3am alarm calls, but I honestly know it would kill me. One of the arts of early starts is to make viewers at ease and comfortable.
"I would fall at the first hurdle. I need my sleep too much. I’ll happily join the rest of you, watching at home."
Holmes is the latest signing to fledgling channel GB News, joining former Sky anchor Colin Brazier and former Labour MP Gloria De Piero.
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