Eamonn Holmes is no stranger to making headlines, but his latest on-air incident has left both viewers and co-hosts reeling. The veteran broadcaster fell off his chair live on GB News, marking yet another unsettling episode in a string of health-related troubles.
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Just weeks prior, Holmes had been hospitalised following a bathroom fall, which he openly shared with his followers. And while he tried to brush off his live TV tumble with his trademark humour, concerns are undoubtedly mounting about his ongoing health woes.
Eamonn Holmes falls off a chair live on GB News
It was 6:15 am on Wednesday when viewers of GB News witnessed an unexpected live moment. As the camera focused on commentator Charlie Rowley, a loud crash could be heard off-screen. Eamonn Holmes—whose girlfriend is not yet ready to move in with him—had fallen from his chair.
Co-host Ellie Costello’s shocked reaction, 'oh my gosh', was quickly followed by Holmes reassuring everyone:
I'm fine, fine, fine, carry on, carry on.
Despite his best efforts to carry on, the programme swiftly cut to an advert break. When Holmes returned after a six-minute pause, he joked:
I'm still alive.
Before blaming the fall on 'wonky' wheels. He added:
They're very wonky wheels on chairs we've got here as a matter of fact we don't really like the chairs here.
Eamonn Holmes falling off his chair. Live on air! @GBNEWSpic.twitter.com/1bMrbEd9PY
— Andrew (@MixedSpur) May 21, 2025
What followed was a sobering admission:
It was a shock for me because I had a fall two weeks ago in my bathroom that hospitalised me and that hit me right in the back. And that hit me again right in the back. Really really sore, really sore.
Eamonn Holmes rushed to the hospital earlier this month
The recent on-air incident follows a concerning series of health issues. Earlier this month, Holmes shared on Instagram that he was rushed to the hospital after falling in his bathroom. He wrote alongside a photo from the ambulance:
An unexpected journey this morning... bit of a fall on the bathroom floor. Gosh it hurts. Thank you Ambulance crew.
His Instagram updates have revealed a candid look into his ongoing battle with chronic pain. One a picture of him lying on a hospital bed, he wrote:
Not how I wanted to be spending The Holiday weekend …… but life’s not easy these days . Thanks to everybody who is looking after me.
And in a more impassioned post, he admitted:
Even when The Sun shines there's pain. Sometimes I feel I'll never beat this disc immobility but I'm determined to have a life...
So pray for me, help me or get out of the way Social Media haters.
Holmes’ health troubles date back to 2021 when chronic back pain took hold due to three slipped discs. The situation worsened in 2022 after he underwent back surgery. Post-op, he suffered another major setback—falling down 18 stairs and breaking his shoulder.
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Daily Mail: Eamonn Holmes, 65, falls off his chair live on GB News two weeks after being rushed to hospital when he collapsed at home
Daily Mail: Eamonn Holmes issues update after being rushed to hospital in an ambulance following months of health woes
