LONDON—Eamonn Holmes, the 65-year-old GB News presenter and former This Morning host, was whisked to hospital in an ambulance on May 2 after a nasty tumble in his bathroom. The Belfast-born broadcaster, known for his no-nonsense on-air style, shared the grim news himself, posting a photo from inside the emergency vehicle on Instagram. “An unexpected journey this morning,” he wrote, wincing through the words. “Bit of a fall on the bathroom floor. Gosh, it hurts.”
The incident, which left Holmes strapped to a gurney and blanketed up in the back of the ambulance, marks another rough chapter in a years-long battle with chronic health issues. Since 2021, he’s been grappling with searing back pain that’s robbed him of mobility, forcing him to rely on walking aids, wheelchairs, and carers for even the simplest tasks. A spine and neck procedure in 2023 did little to dull the agony, and he’s been candid about the toll it’s taken—sleepless nights, constant discomfort, and the gut-punch of missing his mother’s funeral in 2022 because he couldn’t walk.
By Friday afternoon, Holmes was in a hospital bed, sharing a selfie that showed him in a plain white shirt, looking weary but grateful. “Not how I wanted to be spending the holiday weekend,” he posted, thanking the medical staff and ambulance crew who’d scrambled to his aid. Fans flooded his social media with support, from BBC Sport’s Emma Jones sending “big love” to Amanda Holden, Britain’s Got Talent judge, wishing him well. Holmes, ever the fighter, even found the energy to clap back at a troll who slung mud about his personal life while he lay in hospital.
This latest health scare comes on the heels of a turbulent year. Holmes and his wife of 14 years, Ruth Langsford, announced their split in May 2024, a decision that rocked their public image as a rock-solid TV duo. The pair, who co-hosted This Morning and shows like Do the Right Thing, vowed to stay amicable, but reports surfaced of tensions after Langsford discovered messages between Holmes and another woman. Holmes has since been linked to Katie Alexander, a 42-year-old relationship counselor, though no official word confirms the romance.
Holmes’ health woes have been a constant shadow. A double hip operation years ago and spinal surgery in 2022 couldn’t tame the pain, and in March 2025, he admitted to followers he feared he’d never conquer his “disc immobility.” Still, he’s kept at it, hosting GB News Breakfast, even if it means being wheeled in and out of the studio. The fall on May 2, though, was a stark reminder of how fragile his condition remains. He’s expected to spend several days in hospital for treatment and observation.
No official statement from Holmes’ representatives has detailed his current condition, but the broadcaster’s own updates paint a picture of resilience amid pain. The ambulance crew responded swiftly, and hospital staff are monitoring him closely. For now, Holmes is resting, surrounded by messages of support from fans and colleagues, as he faces yet another hurdle in a long, grueling fight.