Eamonn Holmes has said GB News would be "shut out from other industry awards" as with Breakfast secured another TRIC Award nomination.
GB News Breakfast has been nominated for Best News Programme at the annual awards, while national reporter Charlie Peters has been shortlisted for Best News Presenter.
Speaking about the nomination, Eamonn Holmes said: "It is the long list we're on at the moment for best news programme.
"And how could you argue against that? This all depends on you guys. Whoever is listening, whoever is watching all of this.
GB News Breakfast is up for an award
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"This is the great thing because we know with other awards that are given out, we wouldn't stand a chance because the industry just wouldn't allow us through the front door. We say it as it is here.
"You can have a vote, you can have your say, and there's nothing they can do about it."
To vote for Charlie and the brilliant GB News Breakfast team, head to the TRIC Awards website now
The GB News Breakfast team includes Eamonn Holmes, Stephen Dixon, Anne Diamond and Ellie Costello.
They face competition from 11 other programmes in their category.
These competitors include established shows such as BBC Breakfast, Channel 4 News and Good Morning Britain.
The nomination puts the channel up against the mainstream media, but gives the people a chance to vote.
They face competition from 11 other programmes in their category
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Charlie Peters earned his nomination following his critical investigation into the grooming gangs scandal across Britain.
His work included presenting the documentary "Grooming Gangs: Britain's Shame."
GB News’ Editorial Director, Mick Booker, said: "The ever-growing popularity of The People’s Channel is recognised in these two award nominations.
"These are voted for by the public, so a TRIC award nomination is particularly special.
GB News reporter Charlie Peters is also up for an award
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"GB News is hugely proud of those who have been nominated and we are very grateful to everyone who took the time to vote for us."
The TRIC Awards, now in their 56th year, will take place at Grosvenor House on Park Lane in London on June 24.
They are expected to attract an audience of more than 1,000 guests from across the TV and media industry, with the ceremony also available to the general public to stream live.
