The TRIC Awards, introduced by The Tv and Radio Industries Membership (TRIC), showcase the perfect of British tv, and this yr’s ceremony is ready to be simply as charming. A number of well-known faces from the radio and tv business have been attending the awards since its first yr in 2019. One of many nominees is GB Information for Finest Information Programme, whereas nationwide reporter Charlie Peters has been shortlisted. The information channel’s greatest stars have taken to the purple carpet to mark the big day and are hoping to proceed their profitable streak from the 2024 awards. Nonetheless, one notable determine from GB Information who’s absent is Eamonn Holmes, while his co-stars Ellie Costello, Miriam Cates, Bev Turner, and Ben Leo made an look.
The previous This Morning presenter, 65, has commonly been pictured in a wheelchair or utilizing strolling aids. He has been open about his well being points since he had a spinal operation in 2022, a double hip substitute, and his struggles strolling.
Three weeks in the past, Eamonn shared a heartbreaking well being confession on social media when he uploaded a throwback snap of himself broadcasting.
“This pic tells me this was three years in the past in my Dwelling Metropolis of Belfast. I used to be making a giant extravaganza that includes The Ulster Orchestra and Movie and TV music related to well-known producers,” he wrote.
“It truly made me very unhappy taking a look at it as a result of I may stroll then and might’t now. I pray to God and the brand new Docs that I’m seeing that each one will change and alter quickly. Preserve you posted and please consider me.”
Eamonn’s consultant has been contacted for remark by Categorical On-line.
The presenter then suffered a fall final month on GB Information whereas the digital camera was targeted on TV commentator Charlie Rowley. Off-screen, a loud crash might be heard, and his co-star Ellie exclaimed, “Oh my gosh!” Producers then swiftly reduce the present to a six-minute advert break.
In March, Holmes advised his followers he’s in fixed ache, saying, “Even when the solar shines there’s ache. Typically I really feel I’ll by no means beat this disc immobility however I’m decided to have a life. So pray for me, assist me or get out of the way in which social media haters.”
Eamonn attended the TRIC Awards final yr, the place GB Information Breakfast emerged victorious within the Finest Information class. Nonetheless, he required a strolling aide through the ceremony.