Eamonn Holmes has offered a candid health update after being forced to leave his GB News show early on medical grounds, shortly after his split from wife Ruth Langsford.

The news anchor feels as though he is on “borrowed time” with his health, after his dad died at the age of just 65 from a heart attack. Last week, Eamonn disappeared from hosting his show while interviewing Maria Caulfield, with a spokesperson later confirming: “Eamonn had to finish a little earlier today as he was feeling unwell. He hopes to be back tomorrow.” lime

Now Eamonn has taken to social media to offer fans an update about his health struggles. He first underwent a double hip replacement in 2016, followed by spinal surgery in 2022 after years of back issues, including a trapped sciatic nerve.

Just two months after that surgery, Eamonn fell down the stairs of his Surrey home and broke his shoulder, requiring another operation. As part of his recovery he also had a spine and neck stretching procedure, and he’s been using a walker to help him get around at various events. lime

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Eamonn Holmes said it’s ‘hard to stand’ in a candid update

Eamonn wrote on Sunday (July 7): “Hard to stand up but next my aim is to walk. Off to a birthday party today. What about you?” In the accompanying snap, Eamonn stood leaning against a door, dressed in a navy blue jumper and white chinos. lime

He added a pair of blue suede trainers and clutched his glasses in one hand while grinning at the camera – but fans were quick to spot an apparent Photoshop fail in the picture. On Eamonn’s left side, the doorway seemed to be wavy – a sure sign something had been edited.

Viewers were worried when the presenter disappeared during GB News
Some fans took to the comments section to point out the blunder, with one writing: “He’s edited this pic, if you look bottom right, it’s curved lol.” Another said: “Oh dear god LMAO, Photoshop fail eh Eamonn come on!” And a third social media user hit back: “So what does it matter? We all edit photos to make us look and feel better.” lime

Eamonn had plenty of supporters turning out in force to comment, too, with Laura Whitmore and Nicola McLean both posting heart emojis. Another social media user encouraged: “You’re doing well Eamonn keep it up.” As another said: “Looking great Eamonn, keep smiling and surround yourself with positive people!”

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Eamonn has been using a walker to get around (Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)

Ex This Morning star Eamonn recently split from his wife Ruth, and Eamonn admitted he’s “not okay” after their separation was announced. Asked how he was doing at the TRIC Awards by the Mirror, Eamonn said: “I’m not okay. This is not a good time at all.”

Asked if the pair will continue to have any sort of relationship, he said: “It’s too early to say but I hope we can still be friends.”