GB News presenter Anne Diamond became emotional while delivering a health update on her colleague Eamonn Holmes at the TRIC Awards, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. She informed attendees that Holmes was unable to attend the ceremony because he is 'not very well' but is recovering and expected to return soon.
Anne Diamond's Emotional Update
Speaking at the ceremony, Diamond said: 'There are a couple of people who would love to be here but can't. Eamonn Holmes is not very well at the moment but he is doing well, he is recovering and we hope he will be back with us very soon.' Her voice cracked with emotion as she delivered the news to the audience.
GB News Wins Best News Programme
GB News secured the Award for Best News Programme for the fourth consecutive year. The previous year, Holmes had accepted the accolade for Best News, but his appearance was marred by jeers from some audience members as he used a wheelchair ramp to reach the stage.
Despite the heckling, Holmes delivered a heartfelt speech, thanking the production crew and viewers. He also paid tribute to fellow presenter Charli Peters, who had won the News Presenter award for investigative reporting on grooming gangs. The event took an uncomfortable turn when an audience member shouted for Holmes to 'get off', but he concluded positively, saying: 'For the thousands of people who voted, that is brilliant for us so we say thank you, thank you, thank you, to anyone who did bother to vote.'
Holmes' Ongoing Health Struggles
Holmes, 66, has faced significant health challenges in recent years. In April, he suffered a stroke but reassured supporters he was managing. In 2016, he underwent hip surgeries but fell down stairs at home during recovery, fracturing his shoulder. He later contracted a viral infection linked to stress from a tax dispute with HMRC, which caused a severe facial rash and threatened his vision.
In May 2022, spinal complications led to bladder and bowel issues, requiring a nine-day hospital stay. In November 2022, he fell again at his Surrey home, fracturing his shoulder and needing further surgery. Holmes remains committed to exploring treatments, including spinal injections and stem cell therapy, to restore his mobility.
Impact and Support
Holmes' absence from the TRIC Awards highlighted his ongoing health battles, but Diamond's update offered hope for his recovery. GB News' continued success at the awards underscores the network's growing influence, despite controversy surrounding some of its presenters.
