Eamonn Holmes, 65, shares fresh health blow days after horror fall left him fearing 'I was dying': 'Back with vengeance!'

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Alex Davies

By Alex Davies


Published: 08/05/2025

- 15:21

The GB News star has been flooded with supportive messages after his latest update

Eamonn Holmes, 65, has revealed he's being forced to recuperate at home once again as the repercussions from a fall last week continue.

The Breakfast presenter was rushed to the hospital on Friday after falling on his bathroom floor.


"An unexpected journey this morning... bit of a fall on the bathroom floor. Gosh it hurts. Thank you Ambulance crew," he wrote at the time on Instagram.

After spending the Bank Holiday weekend recovering, Eamonn made a triumphant return to screens on Tuesday morning alongside co-star Ellie Costello.

Providing an update to fans upon his return, Eamonn candidly admitted he felt like he was "dying" due to the impact of the fall, but he soldiered on to make a return to the studio.

However, on Thursday, Eamonn conceded the lasting impact of the fall has taken its toll, resulting in a "flare up" of his "head and neck muscles".

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Eamonn Holmes was rushed to hospital last week following a fall

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Eamonn explained all in an Instagram post on Thursday, although in true Eamonn style, he did his best to remain upbeat.

"Howday Pilgrims… My head and neck muscles having a flare up since my fall. Been prescribed a day of watching Westerns to help recuperate," Eamonn began.

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"On my list, Russell Crowe in The 3.10 from Yuma, John Wayne in Red River and Kevin Costner's Dances with Wolves. It’s medicine - honestly! Feeling better already - Ouch!!!" (sic)

Eamonn donned his very own cowboy hat in the accompanying image, which would've undoubtedly put a smile on fans' faces, many of whom soon rushed to send their well wishes.

"Hope your pain eases soon," one Instagram user penned, prompting Eamonn to reply: "So do I, thought it had gone but back with a vengeance last night!!!"

Another well-wisher weighed in: "Feel better soon... hope you’ve got some popcorn!"

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Eamonn Holmes has been open about his mobility issues in recent years

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"Oh Eamonn all I see is JR Ewing!!!! Looking very well too may I say," a third added before a fourth commented: "Hope you feel better soon Eamonn. Wishing you a speedy recovery!"

And a fifth simply reached out: "Feel better soon Eamonn. Enjoy your westerns!" (sic)

Eamonn, who has been open and honest about his mobility and health issues in the past, gave viewers an in-depth insight into the incident during Tuesday's Breakfast.

"I fell very badly over the weekend," he told the People's Channel viewers. "I was really worried about myself. I fell on the bathroom floor. And once I was down, I couldn’t get up.

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Eamonn Holmes reunited with Paul Coyte and Ellie Costello on Tuesday after his fall

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"I honestly thought I was dying. Luckily, my phone was within reach, thank goodness. I was able to call someone, and when they arrived, they decided I needed an ambulance.

"When the ambulance crew got there, they agreed I definitely needed to go to the hospital. It was the worst bang to my head and shoulders, it was really awful.

"I went down and thought, I’m dead. Really. I’ve never had a bang to the head as painful and as powerful as that before."

Luckily for Eamonn, the ambulance crew and NHS staff on hand did their best to assist him, something the GBN star was keen to show gratitude for upon his return to Breakfast.