Eamonn Holmes has shared an update on his health, revealing the challenges he faces as he adjusts to life relying on a wheelchair.
Speaking on GB News on Wednesday (December 18), the 65-year-old presenter opened up about the struggles of lacking mobility, particularly while travelling.
Eamonn made the revelation during a segment about the Christmas traffic (Credit: GB News)
Eamonn Holmes reveals his using wheelchair in health update
Discussing the Christmas travel disruptions, Eamonn revealed how his situation impacts his day-to-day activities.
“I’m now sort of wheelchair laden… you rely on a lot of people to get you on and off [a train]. It’s very, very difficult doing that,” he said.
The presenter quickly added: “I just threw that in there, not that it’s not a concern to anybody, but there we go.”
“Well, it’s a consideration for lots of people in the same position as you, Eamonn,” co-host Isabel Webster reassured him.
Eamonn’s struggle with mobility has been a long one.
In September, he revealed in a video that he could no longer walk unaided or look after himself following complications from back surgery in 2022 for a slipped disc.
Earlier this year, he acknowledged the difficult reality that he may never walk unaided again.
Eamonn’s mobility issues have been accompanied by other health challenges. In 2016, he underwent a double-hip replacement.
Despite his efforts to improve his quality of life, his health journey has been full of setbacks.
Eamonn and Ruth announced their separation earlier this year (Credit: Cover Images)
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