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.

Helen was earlier spotted smiling before her co-host picked her up for their breakfast outing. She appeared to have enjoyed the ride as they pulled up at their stop, with both fixing their hair after removing their helmets.

Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton after their 24-hour skating challenge(Image: BBC)

The images, obtained by Mail Online, showed the pair looking very close on their outing. The duo’s friendship is said to have been “blossoming into a deeper connection” recently.

The stars, who close pals thanks to their time together on Morning Live, have both had their hearts broken in recent times. While Gethin’s engagement to Katherine Jenkins was called off, Helen split from ex-husband Richie Myler back in 2022.

And their latest outing follows time together at the BAFTAs, where they got tongues wagging as they laughed together at the bash before leaving together.

It has since been reported that they are both growing close and there are suggestions that sparks are starting to fly between them.

A source recently told MailOnline: “Helen and Gethin have an extremely close working relationship and there’s a feeling in recent months their friendship has blossomed into a deeper connection.

“They’re both keen to keep a lid on it to avoid public scrutiny but there’s no denying their closeness both on and off screen.”

The closeness comes after Helen and Leeds Rhinos rugby player Myler split shortly after welcoming their third child, Elsie, together. Four months after her arrival the duo ended the marriage.

Helen shocked her followers at the time when she broke the news on her Instagram page. She wrote at the time: “Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple. He has left the family home. We will be doing our best to co parent our small children.”

While Helen looks to be moving on, Richie has too. the 34-year-old sports star began dating Stephanie Thirkill – whose millionaire father Andrew Thirkill is president of Richie’s club, Leeds Rhinos.

The duo have since welcomed a baby of their own after going public with their relationship last year.