Dan Wootton’s dig at Mark Dolan after GB News axe just before Christmas | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Dan Wootton has damaged his silence on Mark Dolan’s shock sacking from GB Information. The journalist, who himself was axed from the channel in 2023, stated it was a “horrible factor to do earlier than Christmas”, however could not assist however take a swipe at his former colleague.

Showing on his Outspoken YouTube collection on Thursday (December 19), Dan stated: “What is that this about? Is it to economize? Is it to eliminate presenters who problem the narrative? Or is there one thing else afoot?

“I’m not somebody that likes to bop on another person’s grave… nevertheless it’s solely truthful of me to current each side of the image and persons are saying that that is what occurs once you give in to administration and also you grow to be their b***h and you’re ready to throw your colleagues beneath the bus.”

There has seemingly been unhealthy blood between the pair since Mark changed Dan on his present in 2023. The broadcaster was sacked for failing to oppose actor Laurence Fox’s feedback about feminine political journalist, Ava Evans.

Dan continued: “One of many issues individuals have raised of being problematic about Mark Dolan is whether or not he truly believed or was passionate concerning the issues he was speaking about on GB Information…Some have urged that possibly Mark was placing on what he thought he needed to say to be on GB Information.

“It’s a horrible factor to occur to somebody per week earlier than Christmas… and as I say that is somebody who had been a b***h for the channel and achieved something he was informed to do, even when it was throwing his colleagues beneath the bus.”

Mark introduced on Wednesday night time that he had been “relieved of his duties” at GB Information after becoming a member of the channel shortly after its launch in 2021.

He wrote on Twitter: “STATEMENT GB Information have made the choice to completely relieve me of my duties on the channel. I’ll communicate publicly about this sooner or later.”

Isabel Webster, Breakfast presenter and longtime co-host of Eamonn Holmes, has additionally been sacked and Jacob Rees Mogg has had his hours reduce.

The previous Tory Enterprise Secretary had introduced State of the Nation 4 days per week however will now solely host on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Following Isabel’s departure, Eamonn will co-host the Breakfast present with Ellie Costello and Ben Leo will fill Mark Dolan’s Saturday and Sunday night slots.

In a press release, GB Information stated modifications to the presenting line-up had been a part of “initiatives to construct on success with a renewed focus and ambition”.

Ben Briscoe, Head Of Programming and Expertise, stated: “2024 has been a really implausible yr for us. Not solely are we frequently beating the opposite established information channels, however we’re additionally making inroads in opposition to the large public service broadcaster terrestrial channels.

“Our initiatives will permit us to construct on this success with a renewed focus and ambition.”