Eamonn Holmes says he takes two cold showers a day as he opens up on coping with chronic pain

Eamonn Holmes has enjoyed a successful television career which has spanned over four decades as the This Morning presenter reflected on his showbiz life.The ITV star has since dished on his biggest achievement as he confessed it has been "surviving" the cut throat TV industry.The 61-year-old, who hosts This Morning alongside his wife Ruth Langsford, recently stepped back from his regular presenting duties.It comes as Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary replaced Eamonn and Ruth on their regular Friday slot.However, the husband and wife duo have returned to This Morning to cover holidays including school half-terms.Eamonn opened up about this career as the presenter touched on "false" television personalities.Reflecting on his TV peers, he

Eamonn Holmes says his biggest achievement is “surviving” the cut throat TV industry for four decades.

From appearing on The X Factor to hosting some of the biggest shows on television, including Ready Steady Cook and Supermarket Sweep, Rylan Clark-Neal has done incredibly well to get to where he is today.The presenter, who hosted Strictly Come Dancing's It Takes Two, said he has met many good people during his time in the industry, but Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford will always stand out to him. Speaking exclusively to OK! Online, the 32 year old shared: "In this industry, everyone's so quick to jump on someone when they've done something wrong or f***** up on-air or whatever, but actually not many people tell you when you've done something right.

Eamonn Holmes, 61, has shared what initially prompted his long battle with chronic pain after opening up on the condition on This Morning.The star, who is married to ITV co-host Ruth Langsford, explained his symptoms were sparked when he "mysteriously" dislocated his pelvis, which then prompted his back problems.Although Eamonn has not yet detailed the results of his MRI scan that he had in hospital last week, he has now given fans more of an insight into his health issues.He quipped: "I mysteriously dislocated my pelvis and I don't know how — it's not as erotic as it sounds."My back is now out of alignment as a result."Eamonn has been having physiotherapy sessions and ice cold showers to help ease his agony.However, the star admitted his

This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford was taking no prisoners during Friday’s edition of the programme, before it was pulled off the air.

Eamonn Holmes has experienced another sleepless night amid his ongoing chronic pain health battle.Taking to Twitter overnight, the 61-year-old - who is hosting This Morning with wife Ruth Langsford this week - expressed his need for his "escape for sleep".READ: Eamonn Holmes details more of his 'draining and debilitating' pain after big family newsWATCH: Eamonn Holmes announces he is going to be a grandfatherIn a frank post, he wrote: "Come on Eamonn, let's give this sleep a serious go... Surely I can do this?"No medication during a working week but roll on Friday night.

Ruth Langsford has hit out at an angry This Morning viewers after one accused her of being 'vile' to her husband Eamonn Holmes.The ITV regular kicked off Friday's show to issue a withering putdown of those who had got in touch to reprimand her.Ruth hit out: "To the viewer who sent me a message yesterday saying I was vile to my husband - it's banter! "Making light of the situation, Eamonn teased with his typically dry humour: "That was my mother. She does think you're vile." Ruth and Eamonn are back hosting This Morning due to it being the school holidays.Controversially at the start of the year the the duo were replaced by Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond.

Eamonn Holmes, 61, has been keeping This Morning viewers and his one million followers on Twitter updated about his health battle.The presenter has been opening up about dealing with chronic pain over the last few weeks and has revealed how it has been impacting his sleep pattern.Eamonn was suffering from insomnia overnight as he took to Twitter to share his pain with his followers.Posting in the early hours of the morning, he described how he was unable to sleep as he tried to avoid taking pain medication.The This Morning presenter wrote: “Come on Eamonn, let's give this sleep a serious Go .....“Surely I can do this? No medication during a working week but roll on Friday night.“May you find an escape in sleep tonight.

Eamonn Holmes, 61, in the back with a pineapple as part of a game on the show.Showing the footage to This Morning viewers, Ruth Langsford, 61, joked it could be that moment which sparked the pain.Earlier this week, Eamonn took himself to hospital after his chronic pain worsened.The broadcaster sought help from doctors in a bid to find out what had caused it.Ahead of this, he had been tweeting that the pain had been keeping him up at night.Speaking to the comedian on the show today, Ruth said: “Keith, I’ve got a bone to pick with you actually…Matt Baker scolds wife Nicola as he addresses ‘problem’ on farm“You may know my husband has been in a lot of pain with his back.“Nobody is quite sure how he’s done it and then, I remembered it wasn’t a

This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes has been dealing with ongoing chronic pain for quite some time now and on Thursday he revealed that he’s recently started steroid injections to hopefully ease his pain.Last week the breakfast presenter opened up to his followers on Twitter about the back problems that he had been experiencing. He also admitted that he was having sleepless nights due to the pain.Eamonn has been undergoing physiotherapy and has also been taking cold showers as well as steroid jabs which doctors gave him to help with his condition.On Wednesday Eamonn updated his Twitter followers on his physiotherapy and said: “Physio hurt this morning...

Eamonn Holmes has thanked fans after he was flooded with congratulatory messages over the news he is to become a grandfather for the very first time.Despite the joyous occasion, the This Morning host revealed he is still suffering immense pain due to his battle with chronic pain - something, he is now taking steroid injections for.READ: Eamonn Holmes lifts lid on intense chronic pain battle and sleepless nightsWATCH: Eamonn Holmes announces he is going to be a grandfather"I have been very bad at answering and acknowledging so many 'Grandpa' good wishes today," he tweeted on Wednesday night.

This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes, 61, has asked his fans for their forgiveness as he admitted to being "very bad" at responding to their well-wishes after he revealed he is going to welcome his first grandchild.The star announced that he is set to become a Grandpa in July in an emotional reveal on This Morning.Taking to Twitter, the ITV host apologised to his one million fans for ignoring their comments of support.He wrote: "I have been very bad at answering and acknowledging so many 'Grandpa' good wishes today."Please forgive and understand how draining and debilitating this Back pain I'm suffering is."It comes after Eamonn revealed that his chronic pain is making him feel exhausted.He continued: "I'm drained.

Eamonn Holmes announced the exciting news he’s set to become a grandad on Wednesday’s This Morning – amid his battle with chronic pain. And now a source close to the TV presenter, 61, has told OK! online that while he’s thrilled with the “fantastic” news, they fear he’s struggling to cope as he deals with the horrific agony.

Lorraine Kelly, 61, congratulated her friend and ITV colleague Eamonn Holmes, 61, on Twitter, after he announced that he is set to become a grandad for the first time.The former GMTV anchor announced his big news on This Morning alongside wife Ruth Langsford, as he shared his excitement over the news, while Cat Deeley temporarily steps in for Lorraine on her weekday programme.Eamonn had been teasing his big announcement ahead of today’s show on social media.The broadcaster said: "Declan is my eldest boy, he's 32, and Jenny is his beloved wife."They have just announced that I, together with Valerie and Robin, Jenny's mum and dad, and Gabrielle, Declan's mummy, we're all going to be grandparents."It's very good.

Eamonn Holmes has announced that he is set to become a grandad. Eamonn revealed that his eldest son Declan and his wife Jenny are expecting a baby and he is overjoyed by the news.

Eamonn Holmes is to make a major announcement on This Morning today.The TV presenter is hosting the show today, Wednesday 7 April, alongside his wife Ruth Langsford and told fans that he will be announcing big news at 11am. Before the show aired, he shared a picture of himself with his finger on his lips on Instagram.

This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes has had a tough old time recently after back problems forced him to seek medical attention.One of the favourites among the fans, Eamonn recently went to hospital for an MRI scan to try and get to the bottom of his suffering which appears to have come out of the blue.The Northern Irish television personality has resorted to taking ice showers and walking with a stick in the hope of alleviating the chronic pain he has been experiencing.Thankfully, though Eamonn has given his fans and concerned viewers a hint at some possible good news coming soon.Turning to Instagram just before midnight on Tuesday the ITV presenter posted a photo of himself with a finger over his lips with the word "Ssshhh".In the

This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes, 61, has opened up about remedying his "brain fog", which he has been suffering as a result of his chronic pain condition.The ITV host has been sharing his experience of the condition as it gradually worsened toward the end of March, which saw the favourite breakfast host seek professional advice and an MRI scan to get to the bottom of what's causing his excruciating pain.Eamonn has recently revealed that he's been having cold showers in an attempt to treat his chronic pain.Writing in his Best magazine column, he said: "I wasn’t at all enthusiastic when my physio suggested that to increase my energy levels and circulation I should start my day with a shower - a cold one.”Despite not being a fan of the

Ruth Langsford has said it's hard to watch the person you love struggling, as her husband Eamonn Holmes documents his battle with chronic pain.The 61-year-old This Morning presenter made her comments while admitting that she worries that he’ll take too many painkillers to deal with the agony.“Understandably, Ruth doesn’t like painkillers for anything, a headache or anything…” Eamonn told ITV viewers earlier today.“Not really, I mean I will take them for a headache, but I try not to,” Ruth explained.“But also it’s very hard to watch the person you love in so much pain when you feel very helpless, you can’t really do anything,” she went on to add.“But tablets help me.

Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan, 42, recently returned to social media following the death of his beloved father Allan Jordan who died after a battle with cancer.The Dancing On Ice champion shared a candid message with Eamonn Holmes as the This Morning presenter shared his own heartbreak.The 61-year-old took to Twitter and responded to James after the professional dancer offered his well-wishes to the broadcaster who has been suffering from chronic pain.Eamonn took the opportunity to reassure James he will get through his heartbreak as the veteran TV anchor opened up about the loss of his own dad on the micro-blogging site.He explained that "everyone hurts and heals differently" in the candid post.It comes after the This Morning

He has been vocal about his chronic back pain for the last few weeks, but despite being in agony, Eamonn Holmes bravely returned for today's episode of This Morning. However, the presenter, who previously announced he was in hospital, was unable to make it back in time from the loo after the ad break.