Eamonn Holmes will not be returning to his presenting role at GB News, months after suffering a stroke that has raised concerns about the future of his broadcasting career. Sources close to the 66-year-old broadcaster indicate that although friends hoped for a full recovery, those around him have accepted that his career in television is likely over.

Holmes, who last appeared on GB News six months ago, had been a prominent figure on British television for decades. His career included long-running stints on ITV’s "This Morning" alongside his former wife Ruth Holmes, as well as earlier roles at GMTV and Sky News. However, his health challenges—including a stroke, double hip replacement, spinal surgeries, and several falls—have taken a significant toll on his ability to work on-screen.

Executives at GB News have reportedly held multiple meetings to plan a respectful transition away from Holmes, acknowledging both his past popularity and the impossibility of his return. According to insiders, the mood among staff is one of sadness and regret, reflective of the broadcaster’s long career and the loyalty he garnered. The network is working on an appropriate exit plan, recognizing the dignity Holmes deserves after a formative presence on screen.

Nevertheless, not all reactions within GB News have been negative. Co-hosts Ellie Costello and Stephen Dixon, who have filled in during Holmes’s absence, are reportedly keen to secure permanent roles. Sources suggest that Dixon has openly expressed interest in stepping into Holmes’s position full time, while Costello found presenting alongside Holmes increasingly challenging as his health declined.

Holmes’s final years on television were marked by several public incidents that raised questions about his capacity to continue in the demanding role. Earlier episodes included a fall from his chair during a live broadcast and moments where he appeared fatigued or unwell. Although Holmes denied some concerns, attributing incidents to technical issues or misperceptions, internal unease about his health was evident among colleagues.

His departure from GB News follows a turbulent period in his personal life, particularly a bitter divorce from wife Ruth Holmes after 14 years of marriage. The couple remains embroiled in legal disputes over their family home in Weybridge, Surrey, and an estimated joint fortune of £5 million. Divorce hearings are ongoing, with a court date set in Brighton later this year. Ruth Holmes, who continues to present on ITV’s "Loose Women," has publicly shared the emotional toll of their separation.

Despite being wheelchair-bound following his stroke, Holmes has reportedly found new companionship with relationship counsellor Katie Alexander. The personal changes coincide with uncertainty about his financial future, as he seeks a favorable divorce settlement amid the loss of steady income from broadcasting.

Holmes’s career, once defined by his prominence as a leading daytime television presenter, now faces an unexpected and difficult conclusion. Sources close to him emphasize both his pride and the devastation he feels about stepping away from a vocation that defined much of his life. As he transitions away from the spotlight, those who worked with him are reflecting on his contributions to British television and the challenges that accompanied his final years on air.