GB News axes huge show in schedule shake-up as host says 'I'm gutted'

A GB News star has issued a statement as they confirmed their show has been axed by the broadcaster. GB News star Josh Howie confirmed Headliners has been axed and will be replaced by Patrick Christys' late night show.

He penned a lengthy note on X to say he'd tried to fight to keep the show but "the TV ratings were there", adding he was going to "shut up" because he "didn't want to jeopardise Free Speech Nation", which has become his only source of income.

The TV star said he is "gutted", but added that the decision made by GB News "has nothing to do with Ofcom and isn't at the behest of Patrick Christys or Ben Leo".

Josh's statement comes after the news that GB News is launching Patrick Christys Tonight Late Edition, airing 11pm to midnight every night. On weekends, Ben Leo Tonight: Late Edition will air at 11pm.

Patrick Christys posted on X: "The BBC and Sky News’ newspaper reviews are tired, stale and boring. It’s time for something new. The late night TV revolution 11pm-Midnight Mon-Fri starts tonight. And yes, the amazing Headliners gang will be a part of it. We’re here to win @GBNEWS."

Ben Briscoe, Head of Programming at GB News said: "These changes mark a significant expansion and extension of our news and opinion programming.

"These new shows will give us greater flexibility and allow us to respond more quickly to breaking stories both at home and abroad."