Eamonn Holmes shares touching Christmas message with rare snap of family: 'Presents in themselves'

Olivia Gantzer

By Olivia Gantzer


Published: 25/12/2025

- 10:53

The People's Channel star posted an adorable Christmas photo

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes took to Instagram on Christmas Eve to share a heartwarming family photograph with his followers.

The image captured his son Declan alongside daughter-in-law Jenny and the couple's two young daughters, Isabella and Emilia, all dressed in coordinating blue festive pyjamas.



Eamonn expressed his joy at the scene, writing: "Looks like everyone has been good in this Household and Santa was good to them."

The 66-year-old broadcaster described his grandchildren as "presents in themselves" in the touching post.

He concluded his message by encouraging followers to cherish time with their loved ones, stating: "Enjoy your families if u can today Happy Christmas." (sic)

The festive update offered fans a glimpse into the presenter's family celebrations.

Followers quickly flooded the comments section with warm responses to the festive family snapshot.

One fan wrote: "A lovely photo there. Merry Christmas to you and your family."

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Eamonn Holmes shared a sweet festive post

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Another admirer commented: "Beautiful family happy Christmas Eamonn."Several viewers praised the matching pyjama choice, with one noting: "Happy Christmas, crumbs that made me jump thought I was the only one awake in pain lovely photo and like the family pjs."

Others kept their messages simple, with responses including "That's a lovely Photo Eamonn" and "Merry Christmas Eammon to you and your loved ones."

The outpouring of goodwill from supporters demonstrated the affection many hold for the veteran broadcaster, particularly during what has been an emotionally significant period for Holmes following recent family tributes.

The Christmas post followed a poignant tribute Holmes shared on December 4, when he commemorated what would have been his mother's 97th birthday.

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Eamonn Holmes shared a post about his family

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The presenter posted a photograph on X showing his mother surrounded by all five of her sons, taken when she was 90 years old.

"It would have been my Mum's 97th birthday today if she had lived," Holmes wrote. "Here she is with all her boys, my brothers, at 90. It's like yesterday. We all miss her so much and we all still Love you Mum. #RIP."

Supporters responded with sympathetic messages, with one writing: "Don't think you ever stop missing them."

Another fan observed: "All boys... I am a old mum of 4 boys... Us mums of boys feel so loved and looked after Eamonn... RIP Mrs Holmes... she looked lovely."

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Eamonn Holmes was flooded with sweet responses in the comments section

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Eamonn had previously offered a rare glimpse into his personal grief in October, when he shared a black and white photograph of his parents on Instagram.

The image showed his mother Josie and father Leonard as a young couple, prompting Holmes to ask followers which parent he most resembled.

"Although they have both passed away, I hear each of them in my head every day," he reflected. "I know what they would think and how they would advise me. When they would agree with me and when they wouldn't."

The broadcaster emphasised that laughter had been central to family life thanks to his parents.

He concluded the emotional post by writing: "What a void they have left," accompanied by a sad face emoji.

Holmes celebrated his 66th birthday on 3 December, just one day before his late mother's birthday would have fallen.