EAMONN Holmes clocked up signs of progress in his health battles as he stood tall without his walking frame.
The GB News presenter, whose break-up with ITV anchor wife Ruth Langsford, 64, was revealed by the Sun in May, gave an update on his ongoing recovery from surgery.
Eamonn, also 64, had a double hip replacement in 2016 yet has been suffering from chronic pain since a follow-up spinal operation in September 2022.
Added to this, in early 2021, the former This Morning anchor was rushed to hospital after suffering from “pain he’s never felt in his life.”
He has required assistance to get dressed and a walking frame to get around but in his latest Instagram upload, Eammon gave hope to his loyal fans.
He posted a snap showing him looking smart in a blue jumper and white trousers.
The Belfast presenter pulled on some comfy blue trainers and was seen holding his glasses in his hand as he posed for the image.
In his cheery caption, he told followers of his heath update and wrote: “Hard to stand up but next my aim is to walk.
“Off to a birthday party today. What about you?”
His fans were quick to flock to the comments section with messages of support, with one writing: “You’re doing well Eamonn keep it up xx.”
A second put: “Looking great Eamon, keep smiling and surround yourself with positive people!”
A third then wrote: “C’mon Eamonn. We’re all behind you, literally, pushing you.”
One then added: “Looking extremely handsome as usual. Take care of yourself and have a great party.”
In addition to his other health woes, Eamonn suffered a fall at his Surrey home – which he previously shared with ex Ruth – which left him with a fractured shoulder last year.
In September 2023, he was seen eating ice cream in a mobility scooter while months later, he was spotted using a walking frame.
Eamonn was seen with the latter as he attended the TRIC Awards in London, sparking concern when he said he was “not OK.”
Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style.
Here’s how their romance played out…
1997 – The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children.
1997-2002 – To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told Daily Mail: “I thought it spoke volumes about the sort of man he was, the sort of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less.”
2002 – Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family.
2005 – Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle.
2006 – The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together.
2010 – Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth’s mother for her hand.
June 2010 – Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire.
2016 – Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles.
June 2019 – On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits “compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal,” while Ruth said it was “laughter and an equal marriage”.
November 2020 – Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary in a ‘show shake-up’.
December 2021 – After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning.
January 2022 – Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women.
September 2022 – Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve.
November 2022 – Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation.
September 2023 – Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery.
May 2024 – Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship.
When GB News was announced as Best News programme, Eamonn told the audience: “I wasn’t going to come, but I’ve got this new chair with all these gadgets.
“I had an operation a year and a half ago, and two things went wrong so I have two things in my back I don’t want.
“So I’ll happily accept this.”
Speaking about their split at the awards ceremony, Eamonn said: “I’m not OK. This is not a good time at all.”
Just last week he sparked more concern when he quit his breakfast show unexpectedly.
At the time, a GB News spokesman clarified why Eamonn had to leave 90-minutes early.
They released a statement and said: “Eamonn had to finish a little earlier today as he was feeling unwell.
“He hopes to be back tomorrow.”
Happily, Eamonn was back on screen the next day.
