Eamonn Holmes’ girlfriend Katie Alexander is ‘praying’ for the presenter after he suffered a stroke.
The former This Morning star, 66, fell ill on Tuesday and has been in hospital since then.
It has now been reported that the presenter was found slumped unconscious at home and rushed to hospital.
Katie, who Eamonn has been in a relationship with since his divorce from wife of 14 years Ruth Langsford, wrote on Instagram: ‘What a week. Prayer, prayer each day.’
A source told The Sun: ‘It’s been a terrifying time. Eamonn fell ill at home and those close to him have been worried sick ever since. Fortunately, Eamonn’s on the road to recovery.
‘Katie has been by his side in hospital pretty much all of the time, except to get a change of clothes at home.
Timeline of Eamonn Holmes’ health struggles
- April 2021: Chronic back pain begins. He was diagnosed with a dislocated pelvis and three slipped discs.
- March 2022: Undergoes major spinal surgery to correct slipped discs.
- May 2022: Suffers a serious fall at home resulting in a fractured shoulder.
- September 2022: Publicly reveals he can’t walk unaided.
- January 2023: Undergoes additional procedures related to shoulder repair and spinal complications.
- January 2024: States he is mostly wheelchair-bound.
- February 2025: Suffers a fall at home requiring an ambulance call-out.
- March 2026: Appears to briefly fall asleep during a live broadcast, sparking concern.
- April 2026: Hospitalised after suffering a stroke
Find out everything we know about Eamonn Holmes’ health here
‘She loves him dearly and is doing all she can to help. Everyone is just praying he’ll be back home soon.’
According to the publication, Eamonn was found collapsed at his apartment in Kingston upon Thames, South West London, by a carer on Tuesday morning.
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.’
Eamonn had been due to return to GB News Breakfast next week, the programme he co-hosts from Monday to Wednesday with Ellie Costello.
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What are the symptoms of a stroke?
The main symptoms of a stroke can happen suddenly.
According to the NHS, they may include:
- Face weakness – one side of your face may droop (fall), and it might be hard to smile
- Arm weakness – you may not be able to fully lift both arms and keep them there because of weakness or numbness in 1 arm
- Speech problems – you may slur your words or sound confused
The easiest way to remember these symptoms is the word FAST. This stands for: face, arms, speech and time to call 999.
Alex Armstrong will step in to present in his absence this week.
Taking to Instagram, Ellie posted a photo of the pair with the caption: ‘Thinking of you @eamonnholmes and wishing you a speedy recovery.’
Dad-of-four Eamonn started suffering health woes in 2021 after three slipped discs and a dislocated pelvis.
He began using a wheelchair the following year after undergoing surgery, and is now supported by carers every day.
Eamonn sparked concern when he appeared to fall asleep during an interview with Darren Jones, the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, on March 11.
A clip showed the presenter fiddling with his microphone pack before he appeared to zone out and shut his eyes.
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