Eamonn Holmes, 64, grimaces using crutches to aid him after health problems-Meghna Amin-Entertainment – Metro

Eamonn Holmes looked to be in pain as he was seen in public after his split from Ruth Langsford (Picture: WJ Images-TOPSTAR / BACKGRID)

Eamonn Holmes has been pictured appearing to look in pain and grimacing as he was helped into a car in London.

The GB News presenter, 64, has been open about his health problems in recent years, with ex-wife Ruth Langsford saying he ‘might never be 100% right’ just days before the couple announced their split.

The former This Morning stars announced their split after 14 years of marriage earlier this month, with reports stating work commitments had resulted in them drifting in ‘different directions’.

Since then, Eamonn has returned to work on his breakfast programme, though said little about the shock news aside from thanking fans.

He’s also been pictured using a walking frame in a recent outing, and has now been seen with crutches.

In the images, the TV star looks sharp in a blue suit and tie, and is getting into a taxi in Central London.

Eamonn Holmes was pictured using crutches in London (Picture: WJ Images-TOPSTAR / BACKGRID)

The presenter looked to be in pain (Picture: WJ Images-TOPSTAR / BACKGRID)

Eamonn has been open about his health issues and back problems (Picture: WJ Images-TOPSTAR / BACKGRID)

He was spotted alongside two other men on a busy street, and appeared to look uncomfortable as he was helped into a taxi.

Eamonn has been open about suffering from chronic pain in recent years, after he slipped three discs in 2021 and lost ‘full mobility’.

He then underwent spinal surgery the following year, which left him off air for almost four months as he recovered.

Eamonn was seen being helped into a taxi (Picture: WJ Images-TOPSTAR / BACKGRID)

He looked to be grimacing getting into the vehicle (Picture: WJ Images-TOPSTAR / BACKGRID)

‘I get resentful that I’m not the way I used to be but I just get on with it,’ he previously told The Mirror.

‘I work hard at trying to walk. It’s very hard to get through a normal day but I have help from people around me.’

Ruth spoke of his health issues just days before announcing their split, telling Women’s Weekly: ‘I don’t know how much Eamonn’s mobility will improve. We live in hope.

Eamonn and Ruth split after 14 years of marriage (Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Ruth spoke of Eamonn’s health just days before their split (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

‘He does the physio, but there might have to be some acceptance that this might never be 100% right.

‘With any care situation – and there are millions of carers in this country – it isn’t always easy. It’s testing but we manage as a family.’

Following news of his split from Ruth, it’s been said Eamonn is being eyed up for Celebrity Big Brother, though ITV bosses would take his health issues into account.

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