The Belfast broadcaster had taken ill last week
Eamonn Holmes is currently in hospital after suffering a stroke.
The news was confirmed on Saturday afternoon by GB News, who said that the 66-year-old broadcaster was “responding well” to treatment.
The Belfast TV presenter has been working as a host on GB News Breakfast since joining the channel after his departure from ITV in 2022.
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In a statement online, GB News said: “Eamonn was taken ill last week and it was later confirmed he had suffered a stroke. He is currently responding well to treatment.
“Eamonn has asked for privacy as he focuses on getting better.
“His colleagues and everyone at GB News wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to the People’s Channel when he is ready to return.”
Angelos Frangopoulos, the CEO of GB News, added: “Eamonn is a loved member of the GB News family, and we’re with him every step of the way as he recovers.”
Eamonn had been due to return to GB News Breakfast next week – Alex Armstrong will step in to present in his absence.
Eamonn has been open about his health struggles and battle with chronic pain for years. He underwent major spinal surgery in 2022 to tackle years of pain from slipped discs and subsequent complications, a procedure he has admitted “went wrong” and left him with limited movement.
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