EAMONN's health struggles
EAMONN Holmes, 64, faced difficulties walking and expressed his struggles by saying "I'm not ok" upon arriving at the TRIC Awards alone in a wheelchair. The TV presenter, who has been battling ill-health in recent years, attended the event in London following his separation from wife Ruth Langsford.
Health battles and awards
EAMONN, who has been coping with chronic pain, underwent a double hip replacement in 2016 and subsequent surgery last year, leading to his reliance on a wheelchair. Despite contemplating skipping the awards due to his health, he was nominated for Best News Presenter and Best News Broadcast and ultimately decided to attend.
Support from colleagues
During the ceremony, after GB News won Best News Programme, EAMONN shared, "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." His friend and colleague Isabel Webster, a newsreader at GB News, expressed her unwavering support for EAMONN during this challenging time.
Emotional split
Following his public announcement of the split with Ruth last month, EAMONN admitted, "I’m not OK. This is not a good time at all." Despite the separation, he expressed hope for an amicable relationship, stating, "It’s too early to say but I hope we can still be friends."
Colleague's perspective
Isabel Webster, who works closely with EAMONN at GB News, reflected on the difficulty of divorce, especially when in the public eye, and shared her support for the former couple. She highlighted the challenges of navigating a split while under public scrutiny and emphasized the importance of empathy and understanding during such times.
