Emotional Eamonn Holmes says he is ‘praying to God’ before 'risky' operation

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Rylan Clark was left visibly emotional on ITV's Lorraine this morning (September 30) as he discussed the release of his new memoir entitled Ten: The Decade That Changed My Future.The TV star, who has had a turbulent year following his divorce from husband Dan Neal in 2021, was surprised with a video montage of some of his showbiz pals congratulating him on 10 years in the industry. Visibly emotional, the 33 year old could be seen wiping away a tear after his friends' kind words, saying: "That's really lovely, thank you." He added: "I've not cried in one interview yet! You're all out of order.

Eamonn Holmes drew attention to his health as he issued a bittersweet family update.The 62-year-old was every inch the proud grandad as he gushed over his granddaughter Emilia walking for the first time.The one-year-old was seen taking numerous steps before she lost her balance in a cute video adored by many of his fans.Alongside the post, he wrote: "My Granddaughter Emilia chose today to take her first steps..... Glad one of us is able to walk!"Beautiful but ironic timing with my back operation!!!!! Inspiration for a very proud but somewhat immobile Grand Pap."Many of Eamonn's one million Instagram followers flocked to his post to comment.Richard Gere's mortality fears as he hopes to live to see kids grow upJo_omeara commented: "Glad your home Eammon!! Everyday is a better day."(sic)Skysarahjane wrote: "Wishing you a speedy recovery! Rae and I will come visit you with grapes and Lucozade… you’ll have to fight her for the grapes! X."Ge.mma2469 added: "Now the fun begins, Emilia can reach up and get into more mischief."Ni.cola7176 typed: "Very cute, they grow up so quick.

GB News presenter has recently undergone surgery on his back in a bid to relieve pressure on his sciatic nerves.The operation to ease his chronic pain, which carried a 20 percent risk of going wrong, was recommended to Eamonn after the broadcaster was left dependent on a walking stick and dealing with what he has described as “horrendous pain”. Having been dealing with crippling pain for the last 18 months, Eamonn Holmes is no stranger to health conditions, as he also came down with shingles back in 2018.Speaking about his experience with shingles as he partners with GSK in a bid to raise awareness of the condition and its potential complications, Eamonn revealed that numerous "stressful" circumstances in his life at the time had contributed to him developing the painful condition, as he placed a great deal of blame onto the mental health implications of his battle with HMRC.Waking up with the painful rash on the left side of his face, Eamonn explained that he had “no idea what had happened” to him.He told Express.co.uk: “I went to bed one day and woke up the next day looking like Quasimodo.“I had my face covered in blisters and had absolutely no idea what it was.

Eamonn Holmes has told his fans that he wants his life back as he prepares to undergo surgery on his back.The GB News star, 62, has been battling serious pain for months and regularly updates his social media followers on how he is doing.He is now having an operation that will hopefully relieve pressure on his sciatic nerves, and told Express.co.uk that he hopes it's a "Back To The Future procedure" that will return him to a pain-free life.READ MORE: Eamonn Holmes cheeky response to calls for Holly and Phil to be sacked from This MorningThe operation carries a 20 percent risk of going wrong, but the star said he had been suffering so much that it was a risk he was willing to take.The TV presenter - who is married to Loose Women star Ruth Langsford - said dealing with chronic pain is "like living with the enemy"."I am hoping that this will be a 'Back To The Future procedure and that I go back to the way I was 18 months ago," he said."I want my back fixed and my life back." Eamonn has been suffering with his back issues for a while and this summer had to take some time off from GB News.He will also be off while he recuperates from his op and told viewers he didn't know whether it would be for a short of long spell.Fans have been wishing the TV star well as he heads into hospital."Hope it takes away the pain good luck x," one person posted on Twitter."Good luck for your operation x," said someone else."All the best for a speedy recovery," another viewer tweeted.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.One posted: "Hi Eamonn... I am thinking of you today as you have your operation...

Eamonn Holmes is taking a break from GB News to undergo an operation on his back on Wednesday.MORE: Eamonn Holmes makes cheeky comment about Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's queue controversyThe presenter, 62, has confessed that whilst the operation comes with risks, he is willing to give it a try due to the constant pain he suffers daily through his lower back and legs.WATCH: Eamonn Holmes worries fans as he visibly struggles to walk in new video"It's an operation that carries a 20 per cent risk of going wrong, but such is the pain and restrictions that I have been suffering for the past 18 months, I've decided it is a risk I am willing to take," he told the Express.RELATED: Eamonn Holmes stuns fans with incredibly youthful appearance in new photoMORE: Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes' £3.25m home their son Jack left – inside photosHe added: "In fact, it's a risk I want to take because, at this moment in time, nothing could seem worse than the constant pain that runs through my lower back and legs." Eamonn with GB News co-presenter Isabel WebsterEamonn also admitted that he was "praying" that God would guide [his] surgeon's hand this week to help him get back to the "man he used to be".The former This Morning star has been very open about his chronic pain, and just last week he reached out to fellow chronic sufferers on Twitter."Hello all my #ChronicPain sufferers .... I know it's not much help but it does help a little I feel to know we are not alone.

TV favourite Eamonn Holmes will be missing from our screens this week, as he is set to undergo surgery on Wednesday to help ease his agonising back pain. The 62 year old former This Morning star has revealed that he will be absent from his usual role on GB News as he undergoes the procedure that will see a surgeon cut into his back to try and remedy his excruciating back pain.

Eamonn Holmes has revealed he's set to undergo surgery in the hopes of it relieving his chronic pain. The 62-year-old first spoke about his chronic pain battle last year before he later discovered following an MRI scan that his pain began when he "mysteriously" dislocated his pelvis.

Rylan Clark has detailed how his “almost step-parents”, Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, visited him during a particularly dark period following his split from husband, Dan Neal. Rylan’s new book, Ten: The Decade That Changed My Future, catalogues a series of events that would ultimately lead to hospitalisation. Rylan had woken up one day and decided to tell his boyfriend Dan that he had cheated “years ago.” But when dan subsequently left him, Rylan was distraught but acknowledged that he was the only one “who could physically dig my nails into that mud and try and pull myself up.” “I sat Mum down and told her I needed to be locked up,” Rylan admitted in the book.

Eamonn Holmes has told how he's been forced to undergo a "risky" operation as he continues his battle with chronic pain.The GB News host, 62, admitted that he's "praying to God" ahead of the surgery, which will see him take a break from his TV presenting responsibilities.Eamonn has bravely documented his battle with chronic pain over the years, including his multiple efforts to relieve the pain.But now, the former This Morning star has revealed he's chosen to treat the ongoing back condition with a necessary operation in a bid to turn his life around.Addressing the surgery, the star spoke about his decision to take the risk.Eamonn wrote: "This week a surgeon will cut into my back to hopefully relieve pressure on my sciatic nerves."It’s an operation that carries a 20 percent risk of going wrong, but such is the pain and restrictions that I have been suffering for the past 18 months, I’ve decided it is a risk I am willing to take."The star added that the pain is "horrible" at times, revealing that he suffers the most at night.He went on: "In fact, it’s a risk I want to take because, at this moment in time, nothing could seem worse than the constant pain that runs through my lower back and legs."Often for those of us who suffer, night-time is the worst.Sleep can be an escape.

Eamonn Holmes has taken multiple swipes at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield over recent weeks, after they were criticised for allegedly 'skipping' the queue at the Queen's lying-in-state. GB News star Eamonn, 62, has made his opinion on the matter known and has branded the This Morning presenters "liars" and "arrogant". As he presented GB News alongside his co-anchor Isobel Webster recently, Eamonn weighed in on the queueing scandal, saying: “I’ll tell you what’s strategic.

Rylan Clark has revealed that he confided in close friends and showbiz 'step-parents' Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes during his battle with depression - which saw him hospitalised and attempt to take his own life. Describing the moment he saw the married couple as a 'wake-up call', the presenter admitted that he had 'never seen Eamonn that upset before'. The TV star, 33, has detailed his heartbreaking time in his new memoir Ten: The Decade That Changed My Future - which will be released at the end of the month.

The Sun, Rylan revealed: “I couldn’t eat, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t talk, nothing. I couldn’t watch TV or listen to music.“I just couldn’t do it.

She typed: "Pain every day.Shoulders, neck, back.Tendons that hurt."I'm always tired.Stiffness in the morning is a nightmare."It's like someone is hitting me. I'm on the pain clinic.They help me manage the pain."But I don't know if what I have has a name.