GB News Eamonn Holmes' replacement 'revealed' after his horror fall live on air

preplacement has been 'revealed' as TV bosses make plans for the future on their breakfast show after his horror fall live on air. Executives have reportedly been considering anchor , 69, as a potential stand-in for the veteran broadcaster following a string of on-set incidents raised about Eamonn's health.

The 65-year-old broadcaster, who uses a wheelchair due to his chronic back problems, was heard crashing to the floor live on-air last week during an interview with political commentator Charlie Rowley. Although the moment wasn't seen on screen, viewers head a loud thud as co-host Ellie Costello gasped: "Oh my gosh!" Eamonn could be heard off-camera reassuring his crew, insisting: "I'm fine, fine, fine - carry on", but the show swiftly cut to an ad break.

When the show returned to the airwaves after an extended break, Eamonn was seen back in his seat, joking: "I'm still alive" before blaming his fall on the dodgy studio chairs.

But behind the scenes, his fall was much more worrying. According to the , it actually took the crew several minutes to get Eamonn upright again - and this isn't the first time this has happened.

A source told the outlet: "He fell a few weeks ago too, just not during the broadcast. There's a pattern here, and everyone's concerned. Eamonn's still sharp as a tack and a joy to watch, but it's a serious production challenge now."

Producers are sad to be drawing up a contingency plan, with Richard Madeley's name "frequently mentioned" in talks. They added: "Nothing's confirmed, but they'd need someone with gravitas and live-TV experience if Eamonn needs to step back."

The incident comes just weeks after the dad-of-four was rushed to hospital following a fall at home, and days after he disappeared from the final 40 minutes of last week's show with no explanation.

Viewers continue to rally around the presenter, who's been open about his health battles in recent years. He's previously spoken about his double hip replacement, spinal surgery, and a lack of feeling in his lower body.

Last year, he admitted he can no longer walk or manage daily tasks without a supportive aid. A friend told the publication: "He's in constant pain. It's hard to watch. He loves his job, but something seems to happen every week. The team are doing their best, but it's becoming more difficult to manage."

When approached for a comment, Eamonn Holmes' representatives reassured fans that he will continue to host on the breakfast show. Express.co.uk has reached out to GB News' representatives for a comment.