Declan Holmes: Were Taking It One Step at a Time

' son has said that his father's stroke was 'a real shock' and that him and his family are 'taking things one step at a time' with his recovery.

The presenter, 66, was absent from the breakfast show last week due to being rushed to hospital following the health scare. 

And in a statement issued on Sunday his eldest son Declan, 37, said: 'I just wanted to share a quick message to say we hugely appreciate all the messages, it means a lot to us as a family. 

'What happened came as a real shock, but Dad is doing okay given the circumstances and we're taking it one step at a time.

'For now, we're focused on him and keeping things steady around him. 

'We'd really value a bit of privacy as we navigate it, and what lies ahead, but thank you again for the support as it means so much to dad and the rest of the family.'

Eamonn had been due to return to GB News Breakfast on Monday, to front the programme he co-hosts from Monday to Wednesday with Ellie Costello. 

Alex Armstrong will step in to present in his absence this week. 

Announcing his stroke, a GB News spokesperson 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.'

CEO of GB News Angelos Frangopoulos, said: 'Eamonn is a loved member of the GB News family, and we're with him every step of the way as he recovers.'

Eamonn recently shared a 'horrendous' health update - and claimed that the 'ageist' TV industry 'doesn't want to know him' now that he is older and in a wheelchair.

Back in 2016, the broadcaster underwent a double hip replacement, but in 2021 he suffered three slipped discs and a dislocated pelvis.

He then had major spinal surgery the following year, and has had various other health issues over the past few years.

Last month, while interviewing Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Darren Jones MP, Eamonn looked like he had fallen asleep in the studio.