Eamonn Holmes has issued a fresh health update, joking that his elderly dog is in ‘better shape’ than he is. The TV presenter and GB News host, 64, has been suffering from chronic back pain ever since he slipped three discs in 2021 and underwent surgery. Eamonn, who split from his wife of 14 years, Loose Women star Ruth Langsford , earlier this year, was then hit with a major setback when he fell down the stairs .
Since then, the former This Morning presenter has been spotted out and about using a frame to help him walk, with his mobility now seriously affected. But Eamonn has still been able to see the bright side, joking with fans of his on Instagram that his 14-year-old dog Maggie might well be in ‘better shape’. Sharing a picture of himself cuddling his adorable canine friend, he captioned the image: ‘A lot of you wondering about Maggie.
She’s had an operation to remove a growth. All well. Not bad for a 14-year-old!’ ‘In fact, she’s in better shape than me!’ The caption did concern a few fans, with worried follower Michelle saying: ‘Maggie is beautiful, Eamonn, but please do look after yourself.
Also, I hope your mobility improves – it’s hard to keep an Irish man down.’ Maggie has been a loyal friend to both Eamonn and Ruth over the years, with the Collie cross appearing on the This Morning sofa on more than one occasion. In the past, the former Sky News Sunrise host has opened up about the role Maggie has played in his life ever since he and R.