Eamonn Holmes is recovering after suffering a stroke last week, his family and employer have confirmed. The 66-year-old television presenter was hospitalized following the incident and is reportedly responding well to treatment.

Holmes’s eldest son, Declan, 37, provided an update on his father’s condition, describing the event as a “real shock.” He expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from well-wishers and asked for privacy as the family focuses on his recovery. “We’re taking it one step at a time,” Declan said, emphasizing the family’s priority is to maintain stability around Holmes during this period.

GB News, where Holmes is a presenter, announced the stroke on Saturday and noted that he had been taken ill the previous week. A spokesperson from the network confirmed that Holmes is recuperating in hospital and requested privacy on his behalf. Colleagues have conveyed their wishes for a swift recovery, with Alex Armstrong and Ellie Costello stepping in to present GB News Breakfast during Holmes’s absence.

In a social media post, Holmes shared an image featuring “get well soon” posters created by his grandchildren, humorously noting a small typo in one message. Accompanying the photo, he expressed optimism and thanked supporters for their encouragement, saying the messages “give me strength.”

His girlfriend, Katie Alexander, 44, has been by his side throughout his hospital stay. She described the experience as an emotional week and highlighted the role of prayer in their coping process.

Holmes, originally from Northern Ireland, has previously spoken publicly about various health challenges, including spinal surgery and double hip replacement, which have affected his mobility. Earlier this year, he and former television presenter Ruth Langsford announced their separation.

GB News’s chief executive, Angelos Frangopoulos, described Holmes as a valued member of the team and reaffirmed the organization’s support during his recovery. The family and the network continue to request privacy as they navigate the next stages of his treatment and rehabilitation.