Eamonn Holmes is rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke

Eamonn Holmes was rushed to hospital earlier this week after suffering a stroke in his latest health battle.

The GB News presenter, 66, was taken to hospital on Tuesday after falling ill and is currently being treated on a ward. 

Last month Eamonn disappeared from the news programme days after worrying fans by ‘slurring and falling asleep’ live on air. 

He had been due to return to his role on GB News on Monday but will now be off until further notice.  

GB News said in a statement: ‘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 was expected to be back on the programme he co-hosts from Monday to Wednesday with Ellie Costello this coming week. Alex Armstrong will now step in to present in his absence.

CEO of GB News Angelos Frangopoulos, said: ‘Eamonn is a loved member of the GB News family, and we’re with him every step of the way as he recovers.’ 

Eamonn recently shared a ‘horrendous’ health update – and claimed that the ‘ageist’ TV industry ‘doesn’t want to know him’ now that he is older and in a wheelchair.

Back in 2016, the broadcaster underwent a double hip replacement, but in 2021 he suffered three slipped discs and a dislocated pelvis.

He then had major spinal surgery the following year, and has had various other health issues over the past few years.

On March 11, the presenter sparked concern during his appearance on Breakfast with Eamonn and Ellie on GB News as he appeared to fall asleep in his chair, as well as play around with his microphone and mobile.

Eamonn hasn’t presented the morning show since, but, as according to The Sun, he was due to return to our screens on Monday, 13 April. 

‘There have been lots of whispers about Eamonn being off,’ an insider told the publication. 

‘It’s unlike him. He lives and breathes presenting on television.’

On March 17, the Daily Mail contacted GB News for comment, who confirmed that Eamonn was on annual leave.

Last month, while interviewing Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Darren Jones MP, Eamonn looked like he had fallen asleep in the studio.

While Ellie quizzed Darren about the Mandelson files, Eamonn had his eyes closed and then later on during the chat he picked up a pen and struggled to put the lid on it.

After the interview finished, Eamonn told viewers: ‘We’ll see you bright and early again in the morning. Whatever you are up to, have a good day!’

Eamonn later clapped back at claims that he was ‘falling asleep’ live on air. 

The star set the record straight during an appearance at Hayley Palmer’s An Audience With… in London’s Hippodrome Casino last month.

He said: ‘I was just looking down at my mic pack to see why it was not working, as we don’t have floor managers or camera operators. 

‘Apparently I was sleeping? Whatever!’, according to The Mirror.