Eamonn Holmes was taken ill last week and it was later confirmed he had suffered a stroke, GB News reported. The broadcaster stated Holmes is currently responding well to treatment. In an official statement, GB News said Holmes was taken ill last week and it was later confirmed he had suffered a stroke, and he is currently responding well to treatment.
Holmes has asked for privacy as he focuses on getting better, according to GB News. Holmes has asked for privacy as he focuses on getting better, according to GB News. The presenter will be off from his role on GB News until further notice, multiple reports indicate.
Holmes last presented his morning show on March 11. Conflicting information exists about Holmes' return date and previous leave announcements. Multiple reports state Holmes will be back on screens on Monday 13 April.
On March 17, GB News confirmed that Holmes was on annual leave. Holmes recently shared a health update and claimed that the TV industry is ageist and doesn't want to know him now that he is older and in a wheelchair, according to his own statements. Holmes clapped back at claims that he was falling asleep live on air, addressing speculation about his on-air performance.