The GB News presenter and broadcaster Eamonn Holmes shared an update from a hospital bed after he was rushed to A&E in an ambulance following a fall at his home
Eamonn Holmes has shared an update from his hospital bed after he was rushed to A&E following a fall at home. On Friday the former This Morning presenter, 65, worried fans when he posted a photo from inside of an ambulance.
It showed him strapped to a gurney inside an emergency vehicle with a blanket over his legs and wearing a pair of black Croc-style shoes.
Eamonn, who has been open about his health struggles in recent years, told fans: “An unexpected journey this morning ….. bit of a fall on the bathroom floor. Gosh it hurts . Thank you Ambulance crew”, followed by four clapping emojis, the Mirror reports.
The GB News host has since updated fans alongside a photo from his hospital bed. Eamonn said: “Not how I wanted to be spending The Holiday weekend …… but life’s not easy these days . Thanks to everybody who is looking after me.”
Fans quickly flooded Eamonn with messages of support. One said: “Take care lovely man xx.” Another added: “Hope you’re ok my love.”
The TV star, who split from Ruth Langsford last year, has long-suffered with his health. He has been candid about struggling with his mobility in recent years due to debilitating back pain.
Eamonn has previously been seen out and about using a wheelchair or on crutches due to chronic back pain, which was caused by a dislocated pelvis and he also has two slipped discs.
He later underwent surgery but suffered a setback when he fell down the stairs while recovering, which led to a broken shoulder. Eamonn then had a spine and neck procedure in 2023, but he still suffers from pain which has led him to having sleepless nights.
It has been reported Eamonn has been ‘wheeled in and out of the studio’ where he hosts the GB News Breakfast slot alongside Ellie Costello as he struggles with his mobility.
Earlier this year, Eamonn shared an update on his health – revealing he’s still living in pain as he asked for prayers. He shared: “Even when the sun shines there’s pain.
“Sometimes I feel I’ll never beat this disc immobility but I’m determined to have a life ….. so pray for me, help me or get out of the way social media haters.”
Despite their split, a source told OK! Magazine that his ex-wife Ruth has expressed sadness over his health. “Ruth honestly doesn’t talk about Eamonn, she’s really moved on from that part of her life,” they said.
“But of course, she does care about him, because they share a child and they were married for a long time.” The source added that, despite feeling ‘sad’ that her former partner is struggling, the presenter is also staying strong and focusing on herself.
“She has seen that he is struggling, and it’s sad to see anyone in that situation. Of course, she fears for him and doesn’t want to think of Eamonn battling with his health – but she has to focus on herself and her own life now.”