Eamonn Holmes's son Declan has said the GB News presenter is 'doing OK' after suffering a stroke. In a statement shared on Instagram, Declan said the family is 'taking it one step at a time' and focusing on 'keeping things steady' around the 66-year-old broadcaster.
GB News confirmed on Saturday that Holmes was in hospital after being taken ill last week, adding that he was 'responding well to treatment'. On Sunday, Holmes posted on Instagram thanking followers for their 'many many good wishes', saying they gave him strength.
Holmes's post featured a picture of his two young granddaughters, one holding a sign reading 'get well soom'. He wrote: 'As my beautiful granddaughters put it so well - I will do my best to get well SOOM.'
Declan Holmes described the incident as 'a real shock' and asked for privacy as the family navigates 'what lies ahead'. He thanked well-wishers for their support, which he said 'means so much to dad and the rest of the family'.
GB News chief executive Angelos Frangopoulos called Holmes a 'loved member of the GB News family' and said the channel is with him 'every step of the way as he recovers'. Holmes, originally from Northern Ireland, has faced various health issues in the past, including spinal surgery and a double hip replacement.
Holmes joined GB News in 2022 after a long career with Sky News and ITV, where he co-presented This Morning with Ruth Langsford. The couple announced their separation in 2024.
