After his high-profile marriage split, a veteran TV presenter has admitted he is now “on borrowed time” with his health.
News Presenter “On Borrowed Time”
According to sources, news presenter Eamonn Holmes has admitted he is “on borrowed time.”
Holmes Leaves the Interview Halfway
Unexpectedly, Holmes had to abruptly leave an interview with an MP midway to return home after feeling unwell.
Caulfield Interview Interrupted
Holmes was halfway through interviewing Maria Caulfield, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, when he suddenly became unwell.
Holmes Stays Silent
64-year-old Holmes left after failing to talk throughout the show, with his co-host, Isabel Webster, conducting the interview.
Riding Solo for 90 Minutes
With 90 minutes left to go, Holmes returned home, leaving Webster to finish the show on her own. This caused GB News to issue a statement.
GB News’ Statement
A spokesperson for GB News said that Holmes had to leave early but explained that he was expected to return to work the next day.
Holmes Hopes to Return
According to the statement, “Eamonn had to finish a little earlier today as he was feeling unwell. He hopes to be back tomorrow,” but this could be hiding the whole story.
Presenter’s Health and Family Woes
The presenter has been having trouble with his back ever since his surgery last year, and his split from his former co-host on This Morning also made the news last month.
Holmes Accepts Award in Wheelchair
While accepting an award, Holmes was forced to use a wheelchair. Holmes explained the situation afterwards.
Operation Gone Wrong
After the TRIC Awards, Holmes admitted, “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.”
Holmes Speaks Out on Divorce
Holmes spoke publicly at the awards about his split from former co-host Ruth Langford after their 14-year marriage.
“I’m Not OK”
Holmes admitted, “I’m not OK. This is not a good time at all. It’s too early to say but I hope we can still be friends.”
Holmes Becomes Headline News
The split became headline news as the pair have spent over a decade in the spotlight together, but the media did not paint Holmes in a good light.
Holmes Seeking Solace
Papers reported that Holmes had been seeking solace from three different women since the split, including one colleague.
Holmes’ Relationship With Councillor
The first woman was the pair’s relationship councillor, Katie Alexander, with one source saying that the relationship has been growing over the last few months.
Marriage Finished “For Some Time”
According to the source, “The friendship has grown in recent months but Eamonn’s marriage has been over for some time.”
Third Woman Makes Headlines
Recently, a third woman made the news. Holmes’ colleague at GB News, Hayley Sparkes, is the latest comfort provider for the struggling news presenter.
Holmes Opens Up
Now, Holmes worries that he is “on borrowed time” after he revealed that his father suffered a heart attack at the age of 65.
Ruth Unsure Whether Ex-Husband’s Health Will Improve
Holmes’ now ex-wife, Ruth Langford, admitted on Woman’s Weekly, “I don’t know how much Eamonn’s mobility will improve. We live in hope.”
Holmes’ Deteriorating Health Struggles
After Holmes has been making the news for all the wrong reasons, he must also battle his deteriorating health.
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