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Jessica Sansome

Eamonn Holmes had money stolen as victim of ID theft as he describes ordeal after four-month break

Eamonn Holmes has shared how he was the victim of ID theft during his return to TV. The presenter was back on GB News today (January 9) as he returned to host the breakfast show alongside co-host Isabel Webster after being forced to take a four-month break from work.

The 63-year-old underwent surgery in September, which had a "20 per cent risk of going wrong", in a bid to help his chronic pain. However, just a couple of weeks after the op it was revealed Eamonn had suffered a fall during his recovery and had to undergo a second surgery after the accident left him with a fractured shoulder.

But as he made his return to the GB News studio, Eamonn opened up about another stressful ordeal. He revealed that he was a victim of ID theft as an imposter was 'using his name' while staying at a luxury hotel. "In Belfast, there may only be one Eamonn Holmes, yet a guy was able to go and live in a hotel using my name for two solid weeks at the top hotel in Belfast," he revealed.

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