The former ITV This Morning star, 66, fell ill on Tuesday and has been on a ward since then. The former ITV This Morning star, 66, fell ill on Tuesday and has been on a ward since then.

The former ITV This Morning star, 66, fell ill on Tuesday and has been on a ward since then.

Eamonn Holmes, 66, has been rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke – weeks after sparking concern by ‘falling asleep on air’. The former ITV This Morning star, 66, fell ill on Tuesday and has been on a ward since then.

Eamonn had been scheduled to return to his GB News breakfast show on Monday (April 13). He not been on air since March 11 – when he sparked concern after appearing to fall asleep during an interview with Darren Jones, Labour Party cabinet member.

Viewers called for Eamonn to be taken off air during his chat with the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister. One fan took to X, formerly Twitter, to say: “He’s obviously struggling”.

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Eamonn’s health woes started in 2021, after he suffered three slipped discs and a dislocated pelvis. Speaking about his issues last month, he said: “Well obviously I’ve been better.

“I’ve got this back and paralysis problem which has been with me now for three years. It’s terrible to come to terms with.

“The thing is, nobody seems to know what the problem is so I just stick with it and hopefully they’ll find a cure one day.”

In a statement, GB News said: “Eamonn was taken ill last week and it was later confirmed he had suffered a stroke. He is currently 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 and look forward to welcoming him back to the People’s Channel when he is ready to return.”

GB News CEO Angelos Frangopoulos added: “Eamonn is a loved member of the GB News family, and we’re with him every step of the way as he recovers.”

Eamonn is Britain’s longest-serving breakfast news presenter, with a career spanning more than 40 years.

Before joining GB News in 2022, he anchored GMTV (1993 – 2005), Sky News Sunrise (2005 – 2016), and co-presented ITV’s This Morning (2006 – 2021).