Eamonn Holmes has publicly reached out to television presenter Piers Morgan after he revealed he’s currently recovering in hospital following an accident that left him requiring emergency hip replacement surgery.
The 60-year-old former Good Morning Britain host sustained a fractured femur after stumbling on a small step during the incident on Sunday.
The injury to the thigh bone proved so severe that surgeons had to perform a complete hip replacement procedure.
Mr Morgan shared news of his hospitalisation with followers on social media, posting a photograph of himself in his hospital bed connected to an IV drip and oxygen, alongside an X-ray image highlighting the fracture.
Piers Morgan shared an update from hospital over the weekend
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In his characteristic style, Mr Morgan announced the mishap through a numbered list on X, describing how he “fell like a sack of spuds” inside the establishment.
The broadcaster revealed he faces a lengthy recovery period, with medical advice requiring him to use crutches for six weeks and avoid any long-distance air travel for at least 12 weeks.
True to form, Mr Morgan concluded his update with a tongue-in-cheek remark: “New Year off to a cracking start! I blame Donald Trump.”
The quip references his complicated friendship with the US President, which stretches back to Mr Morgan’s victory on Celebrity Apprentice in 2008.
Eamonn Holmes is a regular on GB News Breakfast
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GB NEWSMessages of support quickly flooded in from fellow television personalities following Mr Morgan’s announcement, with Eamonn one of the first to wish him well.
Eamonn reached out with the comment: “Well, sincere sympathy my friend but I am the expert in this field. If u want advice or a visitor! Lucozade and Grapes.” (sic)
Mr Morgan’s former GMB co-star Susanna Reid also weighed in: “Nooooo!! Get fixed soon – I owe you a hug when you’re out.”
Kate Garraway echoed: “Oh no Piers! Christ sounds painful – hope heals quickly and working that hospital gown with style xxx.” (sic)
Eamonn Holmes and Piers Morgan both previously worked for Sky and ITV together
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“Omfg darling!!!” Mr Morgan’s former Britain’s Got Talent co-star Amanda Holden added, while Camilla Tominey commented: “Hip hip (operation)! Sorry. Wishing you a very speedy recovery.”
Also among the well-wishers was Lorraine Kelly, who penned: “You daft bugger – hope you are OK!” followed by a series of love-heart emojis. (sic)
Eamonn, 66, is no stranger to bravely sharing his own health woes, whether it be via social media or on the People’s Channel.
The GB News fan-favourite began experiencing chronic pain back in 2021.
Following surgery on three slipped discs, Eamonn was left unable to walk unassisted after the operation “went wrong”.
Eamonn’s resilience has shone through as he continues to bring the latest news to GB News viewers, although a “heavy cold” rendered him out of action last week.
“Awful days yesterday and this morning,” Eamonn penned after missing Breakfast on January 14. “Really heavy cold. Can’t stop sneezing. No energy.”
