Eamonn Holmes ‘thought he was dead' after shock fall

Sunday World

07-05-2025

Eamonn Holmes said he had suffered the 'sorest and most powerful' knock to his head that he had ever experienced after slipping on a wet floor.
The presenter posted photographs on Instagram following his recent fall
Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has said he 'thought he was dead' after a recent fall in his bathroom left the presenter facing hospital treatment.
The veteran presenter (65) made the comments on GB News on Wednesday morning when speaking about the accident, which he said left him in agony.
Mr Holmes said he had suffered the 'sorest and most powerful' knock to his head that he had ever experienced after slipping on a wet floor.
'It was the worst bang to my head and shoulder,' he said.
'I went down and I said, 'I'm dead' I have never had a bang to the head as sore and as powerful as that before. I lay there and I thought, 'Where's the blood?'
'There was nothing, no blood, no split, nothing like that.'
The presenter posted photographs on Instagram following his recent fall
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The Belfast-born broadcaster posted photographs of himself in the back of an ambulance following the incident, alongside a caption thanking those who helped him.
"An unexpected journey this morning… bit of a fall on the bathroom floor. Gosh it hurts. Thank you ambulance crew,' he 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.'
In another post on his Instagram account in March this year, Mr Holmes said he was 'determined to have a life' despite the pain associated with a disc immobility issue in his back.
Eamonn Holmes (65)
The broadcaster has previously undergone spinal surgery and a double hip replacement. He now struggles walking and uses a mobility scooter.
Mr Holmes has recently announced a new venture alongside co-presenter Paul Coyte.
Their new podcast – entitled 'Things We Like with' Eamonn & Paul – will feature interviews with high-profile guests.
Previously it was revealed their first guest will be British actor, David Jason.
Speaking about the first episode, Eamonn said: 'We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Sir David Jason as our very first guest.
'His legacy in British television is unmatched, and his warmth and humour set the perfect tone for what we hope will be a long and exciting journey.'
A story on an Instagram page reportedly set up for the podcast revealed that other stars who will join the pair for a chat include I'm A Celebrity contestant Barry McGuigan.
The first episode of the podcast is due to drop on May 8. with Holmes continuing to present on GB News from Monday to Wednesday.