TV News Presenter Eamonn Holmes is in Hospital

Apr 12, 2026, 15:46

Introduction

Eamonn Holmes is 66 years old. He works for GB News. He is in the hospital because he had a stroke last week.

Main Body

GB News says Mr. Holmes got sick last Tuesday. Doctors say it was a stroke. He is getting better now. His son, Declan, says the family is sad but they are helping him. Mr. Holmes thanked his granddaughters on social media. Alex Armstrong is doing Mr. Holmes's job on the morning show for now. Some people at work are worried. They think the job is too hard for his health. Mr. Holmes says he is okay. He says some problems on TV were just technical mistakes. Mr. Holmes has had many health problems. He had hip and back surgeries in 2016, 2021, 2022, and 2023. These problems make it hard for him to move. He is also ending his marriage to Ruth Langsford. They are selling their house. His partner, Katie Alexander, is with him in the hospital.

Conclusion

Mr. Holmes is resting now. His family and boss ask for privacy. Alex Armstrong will do his job for now.

Vocabulary Learning

better

To become healthier or improve康復 / 變得更好

Example:He is getting better now.

stroke

A sudden medical problem in the brain中風

Example:He is in the hospital because he had a stroke.

surgeries

Medical operation to fix a part of the body手術

Example:He had hip and back surgeries in 2016.

thanked

To say thank you to someone感謝

Example:Mr. Holmes thanked his granddaughters on social media.

worried

Feeling nervous or unhappy about a problem擔心

Example:Some people at work are worried.