Eamonn Holmes in agonising pain as host to missed TV Choice Awards

Eamonn Holmes, 62, underwent major surgery on his back in September and has been absent from GB News ever since, with the star sharing his agonising pain on Twitter with his fans. As his co-star Isabel Webster confirmed Eamonn’s non attendance at the TV Choice Awards, the presenter recently revealed he has not been sleeping due to his chronic pain. Sleep has eluded me this evening I’m afraid.Eamonn HolmesEamonn gave an update on his health earlier this week as the presenter was forced awake in the early hours of the morning.In view of his one million Twitter followers, at four o’clock in the morning, the broadcaster penned: “Sleep has eluded me this evening I’m afraid.”Don’t want to waste the time so I’m going to start drawing up Christmas lists. Good idea or not?”Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their well wishes to the former This Morning presenter.READ MORE: A Place in The Sun’s Jonnie Irwin, 48, diagnosed with terminal cancer Eamonn Holmes not sleeping after agonising pain as host forced to miss TV Choice Awards (Image: INSTAGRAM) Eamonn admitted he hasn’t been sleeping on Twitter this week (Image: TWITTER) Eamonn admitted he was upset he struggled to walk during the Queen’s funeral proceedings (Image: INSTAGRAM) Eamonn is married to Ruth Langsford (Image: GETTY)This comes after Eamonn was noticeably absent from Monday evening’s TV Choice Awards, with his co-star Isabel issuing an update on his health last night.Speaking to the Daily Star at the awards ceremony she revealed: “He had a scan today and was meant to be here with me but we should know more tomorrow.”Hopefully he will be back on screens in January. Fingers crossed.”After Eamonn underwent major back surgery in September he has been absent from GB News as he recovers, however he did appear via video link last month.DON’T MISS…Piers Morgan brands David Walliams ‘one of TV’s nastiest frauds’ [OPINION]Goldie Hawn in ageless display with lookalike daughter Kate Hudson [HOLLYWOOD]Former Top Gear presenter Sue Barker dies aged 67 [DEATH]He said: “Last month I suffered a fall at home while I was recovering from my back operation and fractured my shoulder.”It was a massive setback and means I’m going to need to take some extra time off to get myself better.”It’s been a hellish few weeks. But day by day I’m improving, and I am remaining positive and trying to look on the bright side.”Eamonn had the operation to ease the “pain and restrictions” that he had been suffering from for over 18 months.