Struggle with Vision: Eamonn Holmes' On-Air Difficulty Captures Concern

GB News viewers expressed concern during Monday's breakfast show featuring Ellie Costello and Eamonn Holmes, after noticing something amiss with one of the presenters. Eamonn raised eyebrows when he had difficulty reading a news bulletin following a segment on AI's impact on jobs.

Health Battles
It is the latest worry in a line of health issues that the 65-year-old has candidly discussed in the past. The veteran broadcaster has spoken out about struggles with a number of health concerns. He has admitted to battling severe back pain and shingles in recent years. In his latest broadcast, Eamonn, who is often seen with reading glasses, struggled to make out the words on the bulletin. He even asked his co-host Ellie Costello to repeat a statistic about workplace worries over AI.

Personal Reflection
While addressing the audience, Eamonn introduced a debate about the use of artificial intelligence in schools. He said: 'This comes as the GMB calls for school staff to - I can't see what it says there - to have better training in AI so the next generation know what they are up against.' Eamonn has been open about his severe back pain and has shared his concerns about his health, especially since his father died of a heart attack at the same age. He has previously said he feels like he's living on 'borrowed time'. Back in 2018, the television presenter was struck with a painful bout of shingles right before his son's wedding, reflecting on the frightening experience and complications he faced.