TV PRESENTER Eamonn Holmes has sparked fear amongst fans after sharing an emotional health update, where he said that he was “always in pain”.
The 65-year-old presenter, currently in a wheelchair, has had an ongoing health battle following an operation in 2022.
Eamonn Holmes today opened up about his health battle and revealed how much pain he is constantly in[/caption]
The TV presenter currently relies on a wheelchair[/caption]
The former This Morning star begged fans for ‘help’[/caption]
Today Eamonn gave fans an update on how on his health, and revealed he is in constant pain.
He took to Instagram to let fans know how he is feeling with his ongoing health battle and begged fans for “help”.
Sharing a photo of himself, he wrote next to it: “Even when The Sun shines there’s pain.
“Sometimes I feel I’ll never beat this disc immobility but I’m determined to have a life.
“So pray for me, help me or get out of the way Social Media haters.”
Eamonn’s followers immediately rushed to wish him well, with one saying: “So sorry to hear this Eamonn, I hope that one day you’ll feel better.”
Another added: “Sending a lot of love in your on going battle.”
This one said: “No one will really understand what it’s like to live with chronic pain every second of every day. I wish you well.”
HEALTH BATTLE
In autumn 2023, the former This Morning star shared the news that he “can no longer walk or look after himself“.
He has been struggling to walk unaided after having surgery back in 2022 for a slipped disc and a double hip-replacement in 2016.
He now relies increasingly on his wheelchair and admitted at the start of the year that he may never walk again.
Just before Christmas, he admitted to finding his mobility, “really, really difficult”.
NEW LOVE
Eamonn separated from his wife of 14 years, Ruth Langsford last year, and is currently in a new relationship with Katie Alexander.
His new girlfriend has often been seen by his side as he struggles with his mobility.
The pair met after Eamonn’s shock split from Ruth, 64.
Eamonn split from wife Ruth Langsford last year[/caption]
The TV star is now in relationship with new girlfriend, Katie Alexander[/caption]
His ex-wife recently revealed how their split had not put her off finding love again.
Loose Women star Ruth said: “I’m quite fine being on my own, but not forever.”
The star told Woman & Home magazine: “Relationship breakdowns are very difficult, but you deal with it and have to move on.
“You can let yourself crumble or you pick yourself up and get on with life. It’s a choice.”
Ruth and Eamonn’s relationship timeline
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.
September 2024 – Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a ‘fierce’ divorce lawyer.
Ruth Langsford nd Eamonn Holmes before their split[/caption]
