The television presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital following a stroke.
A spokesperson for GB News, where Holmes presents the breakfast show, said: “Eamonn was taken ill last week and it was later confirmed he had suffered a stroke.” He is said to be responding well to treatment.
“Eamonn has asked for privacy as he focuses on getting better. His colleagues and everyone at GB News wish him a speedy recovery,” the spokesperson added.
The Northern Irish broadcaster presents GB News Breakfast with his co-host Ellie Costello.
Before joining the channel, the TV veteran had hosted ITV’s This Morning, and formed part of a longstanding duo with his former partner Ruth Langsford.
Angelos Frangopoulos, the chief executive of GB News, said: “Eamonn is a loved member of the GB News family, and we’re with him every step of the way as he recovers.”