EAMONN Holmes’ TV replacement has been ‘revealed’ as bosses at GB News make plans for the future of their breakfast show following his alarming fall on-air.
Executives have reportedly been considering Good Morning Britain anchor Richard Madeley, 69, as a potential stand-in, after a string of on-set incidents raised fresh concerns about Eamonn’s health.
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Eamonn Holmes’ TV replacement has been ‘revealed’ at GB NewsCredit: GB News
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Executives have been considering Good Morning Britain’s Richard MadeleyCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Presenter Eamonn, 65, who uses a wheelchair due to chronic back problems, was heard crashing to the floor live on air yesterday during an interview with political commentator Charlie Rowley.
Although the moment wasn’t shown on screen, viewers heard a loud thud and co-host Ellie Costello gasping: “Oh my gosh!”
Eamonn could be heard off-camera insisting: “I’m fine, fine, fine — carry on,” but the show swiftly cut to an ad break.
When it returned six minutes later, Eamonn was back in his seat, joking: “I’m still alive,” and blaming the fall on the dodgy studio chairs.
But behind the scenes, it’s believed there’s far less laughter.
According to the Daily Mail, it actually took the crew several minutes to get Eamonn upright again – and it’s not the first time this has happened.
A source said: “He fell a few weeks ago too, just not during the broadcast.
“There’s a pattern here, and everyone’s concerned. Eamonn’s still sharp as a tack and a joy to watch, but it’s a serious production challenge now.”
Producers are said to be drawing up contingency plans, with Richard Madeley’s name “frequently mentioned” in talks.
They added: “Nothing’s confirmed, but they’d need someone with gravitas and live-TV experience if Eamonn needs to step back.”
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The incident comes just weeks after Eamonn was rushed to hospital following a fall at home, and days after he disappeared from the final 40 minutes of last Tuesday’s show with no explanation.
Viewers continue to rally around the broadcaster, who’s long been open about his health battles.
He’s previously spoken about his double hip replacement, spinal surgery, and a lack of feeling in his lower body.
Last year, he admitted he can no longer walk or manage daily tasks without support.
A friend told the publication: “He’s in constant pain. It’s hard to watch. He loves his job, but something seems to happen every week. The team are doing their best, but it’s becoming more difficult to manage.”
Speaking candidly at the end of yesterday’s show, Eamonn told viewers: “The chair gave way and I was lying flat on my back with my head hanging off the set.
“The first hour or so I was OK because the adrenaline kicked in, but then as the morning went on I felt the aches and pains.
“The worst thing is that two weeks ago I was hospitalised for a similar fall in the same area, back of my neck, head and shoulders and that’s all come back.”
He added: “We’re going to have to replace the chairs because I’m not the only one to have fallen.”
Commentator Charlie also paid tribute to the veteran host.
He wrote on X: “Eamonn, you are the real hero for carrying on this morning.
“A true professional and National Treasure who I learn from each and every week. It’s a privilege working with you, Ellie Costello and the rest of the GB News family. Take care!”
At the end of the installment, in conversation with colleagues Andrew Pierce and Bev Turner, Bev told viewers: “Now, if you weren’t watching earlier this morning, you will have missed our resident stunt man, Eamonn Holmes.
“Eamonn, as we know, struggles with his health at the moment. He has some good days, he has some bad days. Well this morning it turned out it was a bad day.”
“Unfortunately we have these chairs on wheels so we can jump in and out quickly.
“We have to jump to the camera, we have to nip out to the loo sometimes, and sometimes we have 30 seconds to do that.
“Eamonn pushed his chair back this morning and ended up on the floor.”
Andrew continued: “Eamonn was flat out, 180 degree angle, saying ‘carry on’.
“He shouted from under the desk, he did carry on and he got up and carried on with the show. What a trooper he is.”
The Sun has contacted representatives for Eamonn and GB News.
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Seconds before Eamonn fell off his chairCredit: GB NEWS
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Charlie Rowley tried to continue the moment professionally but was left gobsmackedCredit: GB News
