Eamonn Holmes says ‘life is not easy' after he suffers ‘unexpected fall' at home

Sunday World

03-05-2025

'Thanks to everybody who is looking after me.'
Presenter Eamonn Holmes has thanked healthcare staff after revealing he suffered an 'unexpected' fall at his home on Friday.
The GB News broadcaster posted photographs of himself in the back of an ambulance to his Instagram account, alongside a caption thanking the staff for their help following the incident.
"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.
The broadcaster has previously undergone spinal surgery and a double hip replacement. He now struggles walking and uses a mobility scooter.
In the post, the Belfast man hit out at 'social media haters'.
"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,' he added.
After the presenter's latest fall, he was inundated with support from friends and fans on social media.
It comes after the latest announcement about his new venture alongside co-presenter Paul Coyte.
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The first edition of 'Things We Like! with Eamonn and Paul' was due to take place on March 11 but was axed after last-minute disagreements around logistics.
Last year, the pair originally announced they were going to host a live tour under the same name.
However, the duo dusted themselves off and are set to launch their new project instead; a podcast where they interview high-profile guests.
Earlier this week it was revealed their first guest will be British actor, Sir 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 (called Things We Like too) 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.
The Belfast-born broadcaster and Ruth Langsford shocked fans by announcing their surprise split in May last year after 14 years of marriage.
A joint statement issued at the time by a spokesperson for the former couple - who share one grown-up son - said: "Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing."
Holmes and Langsford worked together for years on ITV's This Morning show and were well known for their affectionate bickering, which often happened right in front of the cameras.