GB News viewers were met with an unexpected change this week as veteran broadcaster Eamonn Holmes was notably absent from his usual spot on the 'Breakfast with Eamonn and Isabel' show. His co-host and close colleague, Isabel Webster, opened Wednesday's programme by directly addressing the elephant in the room, reassuring concerned fans about his condition.
Webster revealed that Holmes is currently grappling with a significant health setback, specifically related to ongoing and severe back issues that have plagued him for years. "He is not well," she stated candidly to the audience, her tone conveying genuine concern for her broadcasting partner.
The situation came to a head following the bank holiday weekend, forcing the beloved presenter to step away from his duties to focus on his recovery. Webster elaborated on the gravity of his condition, explaining that the pain has become so debilitating that it has severely impacted his mobility.
A Long and Painful Journey
This is not a new battle for Holmes. The 64-year-old has been remarkably open about his lengthy and arduous struggle with chronic pain, which began after a devastating fall on the set of 'This Morning' years ago. The incident required major surgery and marked the start of a persistent health challenge.
His wife and fellow presenter, Ruth Langsford, later provided a more detailed update during her segment on the channel. She painted a stark picture of his current reality, confirming that the pain has left him largely bedridden and unable to stand for any length of time, making the simple act of preparing for work an impossible task.
The Road to Recovery
Despite the grim update, Langsford offered a glimmer of hope. She confirmed that Holmes is now under professional medical care and is actively working with a physiotherapist. The focus is on a carefully managed rehabilitation programme designed to get him back on his feet and, ultimately, back to the studio he loves.
"It's a work in progress," Langsford noted, acknowledging the slow and often frustrating nature of recovery from such intense physical trauma. The GB News family, along with its viewers, is now united in wishing the renowned broadcaster a speedy and full recovery, eagerly awaiting his return to the morning screen.
