Eamonn Holmes' health heartache as he shares 'sad' update after fall live on air

Edinburgh Live

29-05-2025

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Eamonn Holmes has shared a poignant health update with his followers, just days after a dramatic incident where he fell off his chair during a live broadcast on GB News. The 65 year old broadcaster also faced a hospital visit earlier this month following a fall at home.
Expressing his frustration and sadness over his health struggles, Eamonn posted an image on social media from three years prior, showing him looking fit and well. Reflecting on the photo, he admitted to fans that it 'made him sad' as he lamented: "I could walk."
Despite the challenges, Eamonn is determined to improve, stating: "Got to redouble my efforts."
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After a tough year of rehabilitation post-spinal surgery for severe back pain due to three slipped discs, Eamonn has been seen using both a walking aid and a wheelchair as his mobility has been impaired.
Concerns were raised among viewers last week when Eamonn experienced a fall from his chair while presenting GB News Breakfast alongside co-host Ellie Costello. The incident occurred off-camera during an interview with commentator Charlie Rowley, prompting an audible reaction from Costello and Eamonn urging Rowley to "carry on", reports the Mirror.
Following a short break, Holmes reassured viewers: "Welcome back. Good to see you again. Especially good for me to see you again. I am still alive, yes.
"And they're very wonky wheels on chairs that we've got here, and matter of fact, we don't really like the chairs full stop, do we? They're a bit slippy and slidey and I've slipped and slid off mine there. "Not the first guest to have done so, we've had a few, they have to remain nameless because they're well known people, but they've hit the floor really badly, quite frightening. "And it was a bit of a shock for me because I've had a fall in my bathroom two weeks ago, which hospitalised me, and that hit me again right in the back. (I'm) really, really sore. Really sore."
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He later said the chair "gave way" which meant he was lying flat on his back. He added: "As the morning goes on, you feel aches and pains. The worst thing about this, of course, this was at a time when I was hospitalised two weeks ago for a very similar fall in the same area, back of the head, my neck, my shoulders. So it all came back, as it were."
On X, formerly Twitter, Rowley wrote: "@EamonnHolmes YOU are the real hero for carrying on this morning. A true professional and National Treasure who I learn from each and every week. It's a privilege working with you, @elliecostelloTV and the rest of the @GBNEWS family. Take care!".
On May 2, in an Instagram post that included a photo from the inside of an ambulance, Holmes thanked the crew who had helped him after he fell on his bathroom floor. Eamonn said he was lucky to have his phone within reach and was able to call for an ambulance.
The former host of This Morning, who has been grappling with persistent health issues after dislodging discs in his back that once impinged on his sciatic nerve and hampered his right leg's movement, has often shared his challenges. He's undergone a spinal surgery, a double hip replacement, and spoken candidly about the difficulties he faces with walking and using a mobility scooter.
Last year marked a significant change for Holmes as he and his wife Ruth Langsford, whom he married in 2010, made their separation public.
In 2022, Eamonn Holmes disclosed that his ongoing health struggles had put a strain on his marriage to then-wife Ruth Langsford, a staple on Loose Women.
He conveyed the challenges at home, admitting "Even my own family are bored of my moaning," and highlighting the marital tension with remarks such as "It has caused some strain and Ruth is fed up of hearing about it and of me saying I can't walk the dog or tidy up, but I can't help it. It's agony."
After parting ways with Ruth, Eamonn is moving forward and is currently in a relationship with 43 year old marriage counsellor Katie Alexander. They took to social media earlier this month for their first pictures together.
Alongside her pet pooch Dottie, Katie and Holmes, who was seated in a wheelchair, were seen enjoying each other's company in cosy selfies, which she captioned: "Lovely weather... lovely company.