Former ITV star Eamonn Holmes was noticed at lunch with a slightly controversial determine who not too long ago discovered themselves dealing with backlash for making a remark about Gabby Logan’s father

Eamonn Holmes was noticed out and about with Richard Keys following Gabby Logan’s father Terry Yorath’s demise.

Richard Keys was noticed for the primary time on January 13 following backlash for a tribute to Gabby Logan’s late father that sparked outrage from followers. The ex-Sky Sports activities journalist was seen grinning from ear to ear and appeared in excessive spirits as he exited a breakfast at London’s Claridge’s Lodge with GB Information presenter Eamonn Holmes.

Eamonn additionally appeared to be in a cheerful temper post-lunch and was noticed smiling earlier than leaving with the help of the Mayfair restaurant employees and his strolling body.

Terry Yorath – Welsh soccer legend, Leeds United icon and father of TV presenter Gabby Logan – handed away on the age of 75 following a quick sickness. The information was confirmed on January 8.

Gabby needed to abruptly go away Match of the Day mid-broadcast on Wednesday night because of a ”household emergency.” Becoming a member of the outpouring of tributes after the loss was introduced, Keys posted on X/Twitter: “Unhappy to listen to the information of Terry Yorath’s passing. He was a warrior and received followers over wherever he performed.”

“He was nice for us at Coventry and the rationale I obtained Gabby a job at Sky. I had no thought who she was once we met, however I knew her dad. RIP Terry. Your daughter did you proud,” stories the Mirror.

Keys’ selection of phrases in a tribute to Gabby Logan’s late father sparked backlash from fellow broadcasters. TNT Sports activities host Laura Woods was amongst those that took problem with Keys’ feedback, responding: “Sorry… however what a t***. Stated with zero shock. Additionally wish to add my respects to the hundreds of others who’re displaying theirs compassionately to a a lot beloved broadcaster and her household. Sending all my love x”

Ex-BBC Sport anchor Dan Walker additionally chimed in, urging Keys to rethink his tribute. He tweeted: “Richard, simply think about what it will be like for Gabby, or a member of her household, to learn this. I am hoping you will have simply worded this badly and it is not a dig at a very troublesome time. There may be nonetheless time to vary it.”

Keys later addressed the controversy on X/Twitter: “What a disgrace my phrases for a footballing hero of mine had been fully misinterpreted. Terry Yorath was a wonderful man. A warrior. My affection for him meant I used to be very happy to assist him and his household in any manner I might. Gabby’s profession would make any father proud. RIP Terry. “

Following the information of Terry’s demise, his household launched a touching joint assertion and Gabby later shared her personal private tribute on social media: “Relaxation in Peace Dad, our hearts are damaged, your love and legacy lives on.”

“Thanks in your messages of affection and assist at this time, it has meant the world to us. Our dad a warrior on the soccer pitch, captaining membership and nation, a sort hearted and beneficiant man off it, would have hated all the eye. (Properly most of it). The tales which have been shared by strangers with us at this time have been enormously comforting. He touched so many individuals’s lives.”

“We knew he had restricted time, however it’s nonetheless a shock. Yesterday afternoon I sat by his mattress in St James Hospital Leeds and we had a debate about whether or not roast potatoes had been higher with calves liver than mash potatoes. That was the meal he’d determined he needed when he went residence, tomorrow. I left and went to work, he was trying ahead to watching Newcastle v his beloved Leeds. He will not go residence tomorrow. However he’s reunited with Daniel and that may really feel like residence.”

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