Veteran broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has been rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke in the latest chapter of his ongoing health battle — a frightening development that comes just weeks after viewers spotted worrying signs during a live broadcast.

The 66-year-old GB News presenter was taken to hospital on Tuesday after suddenly falling ill, where he is now being treated on a ward. A statement from the channel confirmed the seriousness of the situation, revealing: Eamonn was taken ill last week and it was later confirmed he had suffered a stroke. He is currently responding well to treatment.

The statement added that the presenter has asked for privacy as he focuses on his recovery — with colleagues rallying around him. “Eamonn is a loved member of the GB News family, and we’re with him every step of the way,” said CEO Angelos Frangopoulos.

The health scare comes after mounting concern among fans last month, when Eamonn appeared visibly unwell during an episode of his morning show alongside co-host Ellie Costello. Viewers claimed he looked like he was slurring his words and even appeared to fall asleep mid-broadcast — moments that quickly went viral and sparked alarm online.

Despite the backlash, Eamonn later dismissed the claims, insisting he had simply been checking his mic pack. He explained that he was looking down to figure out why it wasn’t working, adding dismissively: Apparently I was sleeping? Whatever!

Behind the scenes, however, concern was clearly growing. The presenter quietly stepped away from the show days later and had been expected to return — before this latest medical emergency forced him off screens indefinitely.

This is far from the first time the veteran star has faced serious health struggles. Over the years, he has undergone a double hip replacement, battled multiple slipped discs, suffered a dislocated pelvis, and endured major spinal surgery — leaving him reliant on a wheelchair in recent times.

In a brutally honest update earlier this year, Eamonn described his condition as “horrendous” and claimed the TV industry had become increasingly ageist, saying it “doesn’t want to know him” now he is older and less mobile.

Now, as he begins recovery from a stroke, his future on screen remains uncertain — with stand-in presenter Alex Armstrong stepping in while he remains off air.