Eamonn Holmes has given a health update as he shared his "next aim" following his split from Ruth Langsford, yet was accused of photoshopping his snap.
The broadcaster has been plagued with various health woes since 2016 and just last week raised concerns when he abruptly quit his TV appearance after falling ill while live on air. He recently admitted to The Mirror that he is “on borrowed time” amid his ongoing health issues.
The dad-of-four arrived at the TRIC awards last month in a high-tech wheelchair at the ceremony . He underwent a "life-changing" hip replacement in 2016, after refusing the surgery for three decades. Eamonn went on to have spinal surgery in 2022 but was set back again when he suffered a fall and broke his shoulder.
The TV star admitted he "basically can't walk" and has shared his health progress with followers online. Eamonn posted a photo on his Instagram showing him standing up against a door frame. He kept casual in white trousers and a navy jumper and wrote: "Hard to stand up but next my aim is to walk . Off to a birthday party today . What about you ?"
Fans shared their support as one said: "Your doing well Eamonn keep it up xx." Another added: "Looking good. Enjoy your party x." Someone else commented: "You're looking good Eamonn, keep up the good fight." A fourth urged: "Look after yourself and enjoy your party."
However, some followers suggested Eamonn had edited the photo as the doorframe appeared to bend. One follower claimed: "He’s edited this pic, if you look bottom right, it’s curved lol." Another added: "look at the door as well." Someone else commented: "oh dear god lmao, photoshop fail ah Eamonn come on." Yet one fan hit back: "So what does it matter. We all edit photos to make us look and feel better."
Back in May, Eamonn and wife Ruth Langsford announced their shock split after 14 years of marriage. Ruth has reportedly been grappling with "agonising guilt" in light of her estranged husband's ongoing health struggles. It has been said she's worried about appearing as if she's "abandoned" him.
A source revealed to Bella magazine that Ruth felt "terribly guilty" and seeing recent photos of a "frail has been torture for her" Eamonn has been incredibly difficult for her. The source added: "Even though she has every right to live her life and do what is right for her - she's convinced the public will see her as abandoning Eamonn in his time of need as he struggles with his health."
Speaking to theMirror, Eamonn acknowledged being on "borrowed time" while discussing his health issues."I'm not OK. This is not a good time at all," he confessed before making an emotional appeal to his estranged wife. Reflecting on their 14-year marriage, he said: "It's too early to say but I hope we can still be friends."
In 2016, Eamonn Holmes underwent a gruelling three-and-a-quarter-hour double-hip replacement operation. Eamonn opened up about his shingles battle in 2018, revealing he was hit with the virus on his son Declan's wedding day. During a stint on Loose Women in September 2021, he discussed his health struggle that left him unable to present This Morning three years prior. His ordeal with chronic back pain began unexpectedly in spring 2021.
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