GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is “doing okay given the circumstances” after suffering a stroke, his eldest son Declan has said. The 66-year-old broadcaster was taken ill last week and is currently recovering in hospital.
In a statement on Sunday, Declan Holmes described the medical issue as “a real shock” and thanked well-wishers for their messages of support. “We hugely appreciate all the messages, it means a lot to us as a family,” he said. “For now, we’re focused on him and keeping things steady around him.”
GB News announced on Saturday that Holmes had suffered a stroke and was responding well to treatment. The channel’s chief executive, Angelos Frangopoulos, said: “Eamonn is a loved member of the GB News family, and we’re with him every step of the way as he recovers.” Alex Armstrong will present in his absence this week.
Holmes, from Northern Ireland, is Britain’s longest-serving breakfast news presenter with a career spanning more than 40 years. He joined GB News in 2022 after previously anchoring GMTV, Sky News Sunrise, and co-presenting ITV’s This Morning. He has long battled health issues, including back problems and mobility difficulties.
