GB News breakfast host Eamonn Holmes has fractured his shoulder after falling down the stairs at home.
The 62-year-old was already on an extended break from the news channel as he recovered from major spinal surgery to fix chronic pain, and now he has been forced back into hospital due to the fall.
A spokesman for the veteran presenter told The Express: "As a consequence of being laid low by major surgery, Eamonn suffered a fall at home a couple of weeks ago and had to undergo another operation.
"He's naturally gutted by the setback, but the good news is the surgery on his shoulder went well. He's now receiving fantastic care and rest.
"Sadly it means Eamonn is likely to need a longer period off TV than he first thought in order to get himself better and heal.
"But despite being in an awful lot of pain, he's remaining positive and is looking forward to doing what he loves most and being back on TV and presenting on GB News just as soon as he can.
"Eamonn would like to say thank you for the wonderful care he has received from the NHS. He'd also like to thank everyone who has sent him get-well messages.
"Eamonn's focus now is solely on resting, and getting better - which he is determined to do."
Holmes has been instructed to rest for at least eight weeks, meaning that he is unlikely to return to GB News until the New Year.
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