Eamonn Holmes suffered a blow this week as he reportedly lost his job at Manchester United just weeks after suffering a stroke.
The GB News presenter, 66, is currently recovering from the stroke after being hospitalised last month.
It’s far from the first health problem Eamonn has endured, with the broadcaster recently revealing the past two years dealing with illness and mobility problems have been “horrendous”.
As Eamonn deals with the drawback to his career, we take a look at some of the presenter’s recent health woes
Speaking on Scott Wright’s podcast Session7, Holmes opened up about the challenges he faces in daily life and admitted he is uncertain about what the future holds.
“I don’t know. Society’s ageist,” he said. “I’m sick, I’m in a wheelchair, that’s been horrendous to deal with for two years.
“Certainly, I don’t think TV wants to know you. I can’t get up. I need help getting out of this chair. I have to have carers throughout the day.
“But once I’m sitting down, I can do everything. I understand my job, I understand what I’m supposed to do. But I understand it’s tough for people to deal with you.”
The veteran broadcaster has undergone multiple surgeries since 2016, including double hip replacements and treatment for shingles.
In 2022, he underwent back surgery following three slipped discs, which left him reliant on a walking frame and, at times, a wheelchair.
Last year, Holmes gave a candid update on his health, revealing that his condition had worsened following a back operation that “went wrong.”
Speaking to Pamela Ballantine on ITV News, he said: “I had a disc operation that went wrong and left me unable to walk other than 50 yards or something with a stroller device – but basically, I’m wheelchair-bound.”
And in October, he shared that he had been in hospital for an operation, which left him wearing eye patches.
He also suffered a fall at home last year, which he described as the “sorest and most powerful” knock to the head.
It comes amid a serious reported blow to Eamonn’s career, with the host reportedly being hit with an “enforced break” from his role on the board of the Manchester United Foundation.
Filings at Companies House showed he had “resigned” from his role as director.
“Standard practice means each member should not exceed nine consecutive years on the board, as they could be deemed “non-independent” and not working objectively, a source told the Daily Mail.
“It is only a ceiling benchmark, and it is possible to remain on for longer.
“While Eamonn has served two consecutive stints, on this occasion the current chair of the board has used their discretion to implement a mandatory ‘break’ which has resulted in Eamonn stepping aside.”
