Eamonn Holmes recently left GB News viewers gobsmacked when he fell from his chair live on the air but friends of the broadcaster have claimed he’s often in pain due to his health issues
Eamonn Holmes is believed to be in pain “all of the time” due to his ongoing health issues. The broadcaster has previously been open about his health conditions after suffering a series of setbacks in recent years. Now, pals of the 65-year-old have questioned why he’s continuing to appear on TV.
On Wednesday, viewers were left gobsmacked when Eamonn fell from his chair live on GB News, leaving his two co-anchors completely stunned after the commotion. Bosses at the network are reported to be concerned about his TV work.
In recent years, the Northern Irish broadcaster has undergone a hip replacement, as well as more surgery due to three slipped discs. His health took a turn in 2022, but just one year later, he stated he could “no longer walk or look after himself.” Eamonn is often seen using a walking aid and suffers from chronic back pain.
Eamonn Holmes is believed to be ‘in pain all the time’(Image: GBNews/Youtube)
“He’s in pain all of the time,” a source said. They went on to add: “It’s so very sad to watch. Even though he has no feeling at all in his back at times, he is up at the crack of dawn and does three hours of live television, which he is, of course, very good at. “
Speaking to the MailOnline, the source continued: “The viewers love him but you do have to wonder how long this is going to go on.” Last week, Eamonn left viewers of GB News concerned when he disappeared from his show leaving Ellie Costello to anchor the programme alone.
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But it was Wednesday’s fall which sparked a commotion on the programme as anchor Charlie Rowley was lost for words when Eamonn fell from his chair.
Eamonn’s co-stars were left speechless(Image: GB NEWS)
As a sudden crash was heard, Charlie said: “Oh my gosh.” While the cameras focused on Rowley, Eamonn was heard saying: “I’m fine, fine, fine, carry on, carry on,” seconds before the programme went to an advert break.
As the show returned following a break, Eamonn said: “I’m alive,” before hitting out at the “wonky” wheels on his studio chair. Speaking to Ellie, he said: “They’re very wonky wheels on chairs we’ve got here, as a matter of fact, we don’t really like the chairs here.” He also went on to explain he recently suffered a fall at home which left him in pain.
Eamonn is often seen with a walking aid(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Eamonn said: “It was a shock for me because I had a fall two weeks ago in my bathroom that hospitalised me and that hit me right in the back. And this hit me again – right in the back. Really, really sore, really sore.” Speaking at the time on social media, he said: “An unexpected journey this morning ….. bit of a fall on the bathroom floor. Gosh it hurts . Thank you Ambulance crew”, alongside four clapping emojis.
In a later post, he added: “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.”
