Eamonn Holmes slams troll who claims he cheated on Ruth Langsford in statement from hospital

Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has hit back at a troll who suggested he had cheated on his former wife Ruth Langsford after he was rushed to hospital following a fall

Eamonn Holmes has hit back at a troll claiming he cheated on Ruth Langsford(Image: Getty Images Europe)

Hospitalised Eamonn Holmes has hit out at claims he cheated on his ex-wife Ruth Langsford as he responded to a troll. The broadcaster, 65, was rushed to hospital earlier today after suffering a fall at his home.

He has long been open about his multiple health woes, and has been providing fans updates throughout the day. Eamonn had shared a snap from inside an ambulance as he was rushed to get medical attention. The former This Morning host then posted an update from his hospital bed. He told fans: “An unexpected journey this morning ….. bit of a fall on the bathroom floor. Gosh it hurts. Thank you Ambulance crew.”

EAMONN HOLMES IN HOSPITAL
Eamonn was rushed to hospital after a fall

Eamonn later admitted: “Not how I wanted to be spending The Holiday weekend but life’s not easy these days.” He was flooded with support from his followers as they wished him a speedy recovery.

However, one follower wasn’t so supportive as they said: “Eamonn your falling apart since you done the dirt on @ruthlangsford.”

It wasn’t long before the GB News presenter hit back as Eamonn quipped: “Says the man whose profile reads ‘Be kind and be Nice’.”

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His fans also rushed to defend the star as one added: “No need to say anything at all about Ruth!” Another commented: “You need to change your bio, you obviously don’t know the meaning of kindness or nice.”

Someone else wrote: “What a stupid comment you no nothing about the situation its private.” Eamonn and Ruth announced their split last May after 14 years of marriage.

Ruth Langsford (L) and Eamonn Holmes
Ruth and Eamonn split in May last year(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

He has since moved on with girlfriend Katie Alexander, while Ruth has remained single and still wearing her wedding ring. Eamonn’s health issues started in 2016 when he had a double hit replacement.

After years of back issues, he had spinal surgery in 2022 however just two months later he had a fall at home. Eamonn broke his shoulder while recovering from his back surgery and needed a new operation.

The TV star then had a spine and neck procedure in 2023, but he still suffers from pain which has led him to having sleepless nights. It has been reported Eamonn has been ‘wheeled in and out of the studio’ where he hosts GB News Breakfast.

Earlier this year, Eamonn shared an update on his health – revealing he’s still living in pain as he asked for prayers. He shared: “Even when the sun shines there’s pain.

“Sometimes I feel I’ll never beat this disc immobility but I’m determined to have a life ….. so pray for me, help me or get out of the way social media haters.”

Despite their split, a source told OK! Magazine that his ex-wife Ruth has expressed sadness over his health. “Ruth honestly doesn’t talk about Eamonn, she’s really moved on from that part of her life,” they said.

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“But of course, she does care about him, because they share a child and they were married for a long time. She has seen that he is struggling, and it’s sad to see anyone in that situation. Of course, she fears for him and doesn’t want to think of Eamonn battling with his health – but she has to focus on herself and her own life now.”

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Eamonn Holmes slams troll who claims he cheated on Ruth Langsford in statement from hospital

Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has hit back at a troll who suggested he had cheated on his former wife Ruth Langsford after he was rushed to hospital following a fall

Eamonn Holmes has hit back at a troll claiming he cheated on Ruth Langsford(Image: Getty Images Europe)

Hospitalised Eamonn Holmes has hit out at claims he cheated on his ex-wife Ruth Langsford as he responded to a troll. The broadcaster, 65, was rushed to hospital earlier today after suffering a fall at his home.

He has long been open about his multiple health woes, and has been providing fans updates throughout the day. Eamonn had shared a snap from inside an ambulance as he was rushed to get medical attention. The former This Morning host then posted an update from his hospital bed. He told fans: “An unexpected journey this morning ….. bit of a fall on the bathroom floor. Gosh it hurts. Thank you Ambulance crew.”

EAMONN HOLMES IN HOSPITAL
Eamonn was rushed to hospital after a fall

Eamonn later admitted: “Not how I wanted to be spending The Holiday weekend but life’s not easy these days.” He was flooded with support from his followers as they wished him a speedy recovery.

However, one follower wasn’t so supportive as they said: “Eamonn your falling apart since you done the dirt on @ruthlangsford.”

It wasn’t long before the GB News presenter hit back as Eamonn quipped: “Says the man whose profile reads ‘Be kind and be Nice’.”

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His fans also rushed to defend the star as one added: “No need to say anything at all about Ruth!” Another commented: “You need to change your bio, you obviously don’t know the meaning of kindness or nice.”

Someone else wrote: “What a stupid comment you no nothing about the situation its private.” Eamonn and Ruth announced their split last May after 14 years of marriage.

Ruth Langsford (L) and Eamonn Holmes
Ruth and Eamonn split in May last year(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

He has since moved on with girlfriend Katie Alexander, while Ruth has remained single and still wearing her wedding ring. Eamonn’s health issues started in 2016 when he had a double hit replacement.

After years of back issues, he had spinal surgery in 2022 however just two months later he had a fall at home. Eamonn broke his shoulder while recovering from his back surgery and needed a new operation.

The TV star then had a spine and neck procedure in 2023, but he still suffers from pain which has led him to having sleepless nights. It has been reported Eamonn has been ‘wheeled in and out of the studio’ where he hosts GB News Breakfast.

Earlier this year, Eamonn shared an update on his health – revealing he’s still living in pain as he asked for prayers. He shared: “Even when the sun shines there’s pain.

“Sometimes I feel I’ll never beat this disc immobility but I’m determined to have a life ….. so pray for me, help me or get out of the way social media haters.”

Despite their split, a source told OK! Magazine that his ex-wife Ruth has expressed sadness over his health. “Ruth honestly doesn’t talk about Eamonn, she’s really moved on from that part of her life,” they said.

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“But of course, she does care about him, because they share a child and they were married for a long time. She has seen that he is struggling, and it’s sad to see anyone in that situation. Of course, she fears for him and doesn’t want to think of Eamonn battling with his health – but she has to focus on herself and her own life now.”

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Kneecap hit back at Sharon Osbourne after she tells them to ‘be more like Bono’

The Northern Irish rap group has been embroiled in a number of controversies over the last few days, following the political messaging at the end of their Coachella set

Kneecap hit back at Sharon Osbourne after she tells them to ‘be more like Bono’

Kneecap hit back at Sharon Osbourne with a savage response after she told them to ‘be more like Bono’. The Northern Irish rap group caused a stir on the internet when they ended their set at Coachella music festival in California on April 18 with three messages on a large screen that accused Israel of genocide and war crimes against the Palestinian people.

The messages read: “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people”, “It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes” and “F*** Israel. Free Palestine.” The group have long been pro-Palestinian but their Coachella statement set the internet ablaze, with the likes of Sharon Osbourne chiming in to condemn their message.

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Sharon Osbourne
Sharon said their US working visas should be revoked(Image: Piers Morgan Uncensored/ Talk TV)

Following their set, Sharon became one of the public figures to condemn the performance, advocating for their US work visas to be revoked. Amid the uproar, fans and other musicians – including Massive Attack and Garbage – have been quick to show the West Belfast musicians their support.

Kneecap responded to Sharon’s initial comments with a statement that read: “Statements aren’t aggressive, murdering 20,000 children is though.” And now, Sharon appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored and shared her thoughts on Kneecap using Coachella to share their stance, despite them openly voicing their beliefs since the band’s formation.

“My whole stance is have your own stance politically, couldn’t give a damn what you believe in but don’t bring it to a musical festival where there’s peace. Music unites people, music doesn’t separate people,” she claimed.

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Kneecap
She also said Kneecap should ‘be more like Bono’(Image: Getty Images for Tribeca Festiva)

“It’s all insane that this should be allowed to continue where there are young people, drinking or doing whatever they want to do, it’s their business, but don’t try to incite violence with their fist, attitude. Their whole attitude is one of anger, it’s not of peace.”

She repeated her demand to have their US working visas revoked and added: “There are enough problems. We don’t need, in America, this coming in.

“They are uneducated, when was the last time they went to the Middle East? They are using cliched slogans, nothing they are saying is original. They are not bringing anything to the table. Nothing except anger.”

Kneecap Coachella set
The Northern Irish group have always been vocal about their support for Palestinian freedom(Image: Kneecap/X)

She then told the group to be more like U2, telling Piers: “They should follow the masters, who are U2. Bono goes on, he talks about Palestine. He does it in peace. He’s pro-Palestine, that’s his opinion Bono, god bless him, but he does it in such a way that it doesn’t incite violence from a crowd.”

Upon seeing her comments telling the band members, including Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, to be more like Bono, they took to X/Twitter to respond.

They wrote: “Would rather be a Rangers fan tbh…”

It comes after the counter-terror police announced that they would be investigating the rap trio after video resurfaced of the group allegedly saying “up Hamas, up Hezbollah” and “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP”.

Following their Coachella set, they released a statement hitting out at the ‘coordinated smear campaign’ against them. They said: “Since our statements at Coachella – exposing the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people – we have faced a coordinated smear campaign. For over a year, we have used our shows to call out the British and Irish governments’ complicity in war crimes.

“The recent attacks against us, largely emanating from the US, are based on deliberate distortions and falsehoods. We are taking action against several of these malicious efforts. Let us be absolutely clear.

Kneecap continued: “The reason Kneecap is being targeted is simple – we are telling the truth, and our audience is growing. Those attacking us want to silence criticism of a mass slaughter. They weaponise false accusations of antisemitism to distract, confuse, and provide cover for genocide.

“We do not give a f**k what religion anyone practices. We know there are massive numbers of Jewish people outraged by this genocide just as we are. What we care about is that governments of the countries we perform in are enabling some of the most horrific crimes of our lifetimes – and we will not stay silent.

“No media spin will change this. Our only concern is the Palestinian people. The 20,000 murdered children and counting. The young people at our gigs see through the lie. They stand on the side of humanity and justice. And that gives us great hope.”

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Kneecap hit back at Sharon Osbourne after she tells them to ‘be more like Bono’

The Northern Irish rap group has been embroiled in a number of controversies over the last few days, following the political messaging at the end of their Coachella set

Kneecap hit back at Sharon Osbourne after she tells them to ‘be more like Bono’

Kneecap hit back at Sharon Osbourne with a savage response after she told them to ‘be more like Bono’. The Northern Irish rap group caused a stir on the internet when they ended their set at Coachella music festival in California on April 18 with three messages on a large screen that accused Israel of genocide and war crimes against the Palestinian people.

The messages read: “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people”, “It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes” and “F*** Israel. Free Palestine.” The group have long been pro-Palestinian but their Coachella statement set the internet ablaze, with the likes of Sharon Osbourne chiming in to condemn their message.

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Sharon Osbourne
Sharon said their US working visas should be revoked(Image: Piers Morgan Uncensored/ Talk TV)

Following their set, Sharon became one of the public figures to condemn the performance, advocating for their US work visas to be revoked. Amid the uproar, fans and other musicians – including Massive Attack and Garbage – have been quick to show the West Belfast musicians their support.

Kneecap responded to Sharon’s initial comments with a statement that read: “Statements aren’t aggressive, murdering 20,000 children is though.” And now, Sharon appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored and shared her thoughts on Kneecap using Coachella to share their stance, despite them openly voicing their beliefs since the band’s formation.

“My whole stance is have your own stance politically, couldn’t give a damn what you believe in but don’t bring it to a musical festival where there’s peace. Music unites people, music doesn’t separate people,” she claimed.

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Kneecap
She also said Kneecap should ‘be more like Bono’(Image: Getty Images for Tribeca Festiva)

“It’s all insane that this should be allowed to continue where there are young people, drinking or doing whatever they want to do, it’s their business, but don’t try to incite violence with their fist, attitude. Their whole attitude is one of anger, it’s not of peace.”

She repeated her demand to have their US working visas revoked and added: “There are enough problems. We don’t need, in America, this coming in.

“They are uneducated, when was the last time they went to the Middle East? They are using cliched slogans, nothing they are saying is original. They are not bringing anything to the table. Nothing except anger.”

Kneecap Coachella set
The Northern Irish group have always been vocal about their support for Palestinian freedom(Image: Kneecap/X)

She then told the group to be more like U2, telling Piers: “They should follow the masters, who are U2. Bono goes on, he talks about Palestine. He does it in peace. He’s pro-Palestine, that’s his opinion Bono, god bless him, but he does it in such a way that it doesn’t incite violence from a crowd.”

Upon seeing her comments telling the band members, including Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, to be more like Bono, they took to X/Twitter to respond.

They wrote: “Would rather be a Rangers fan tbh…”

It comes after the counter-terror police announced that they would be investigating the rap trio after video resurfaced of the group allegedly saying “up Hamas, up Hezbollah” and “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP”.

Following their Coachella set, they released a statement hitting out at the ‘coordinated smear campaign’ against them. They said: “Since our statements at Coachella – exposing the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people – we have faced a coordinated smear campaign. For over a year, we have used our shows to call out the British and Irish governments’ complicity in war crimes.

“The recent attacks against us, largely emanating from the US, are based on deliberate distortions and falsehoods. We are taking action against several of these malicious efforts. Let us be absolutely clear.

Kneecap continued: “The reason Kneecap is being targeted is simple – we are telling the truth, and our audience is growing. Those attacking us want to silence criticism of a mass slaughter. They weaponise false accusations of antisemitism to distract, confuse, and provide cover for genocide.

“We do not give a f**k what religion anyone practices. We know there are massive numbers of Jewish people outraged by this genocide just as we are. What we care about is that governments of the countries we perform in are enabling some of the most horrific crimes of our lifetimes – and we will not stay silent.

“No media spin will change this. Our only concern is the Palestinian people. The 20,000 murdered children and counting. The young people at our gigs see through the lie. They stand on the side of humanity and justice. And that gives us great hope.”

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Trump administration designates two Haitian gangs as ‘terrorist groups’

The United States has issued terrorist designations against criminal organizations in Latin America following a trend under President Donald Trump to refer to the Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif gangs in Haiti as “foreign terrorist organizations.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained that the two gangs have created chaos and violence in Haiti, where armed groups have a significant influence over Port-au-Prince, the capital, as part of the announcement on Friday.

In a news release, Rubio declared, “The time is over for those supporting violence in Haiti.”

The Viv Ansanm coalition and Gran Grif are Haiti’s main contributors to instability and violence, according to the report. They directly threaten US interests in our region’s security.

The Trump administration has frequently linked efforts to preventing illegal immigration and drug trafficking to domestic priorities like a tough line against criminal organizations in Latin America.

In addition to gangs like Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), Tren de Aragua, and several Mexican drug cartels, the US also designated eight drug-trafficking and criminal organizations as terrorist organizations in February.

Experts have typically distinguished between these groups and traditional “terrorist” organizations, which typically have explicit political objectives, even though these groups commit violent and intimidatory acts.

Any member of a particular group is declared inadmissible for entering the US because of the designation of a “foreign terrorist organization.”

Additionally, it forbids providing “material support or resources” to the organization, which could unintentionally lead to legal ambiguity in areas where gangs are deeply embedded in local politics and administration.

Trump and his allies have fought back against cartels and criminal organizations, blaming them for the flow of illegal immigrants and drug traffickers into the US.

He and other Republican leaders have previously suggested that the US might launch military strikes against nations like Mexico to combat the threat of gangs, raising concerns about potential territorial sovereignty violations.

Critics worry that aggressive actions, including the designation of Mexican cartels as terrorists, could undermine cooperation as the two nations address organized crime, despite the strong US-Mexico relationship.

The threat of gangs is widespread in Haiti. For instance, according to estimates, the Viv Ansanm coalition, known as “Live Together,” has control over up to 85% of Port-au-Prince, preventing commercial flights from arriving and limiting essential supplies like food and medicine.

Critics worry that the new designation will make it even more difficult to send necessary supplies to the nation because many Haitian civilians are currently suffering from hunger, displacement, and violence.

The only thing stopping Haiti from starving is, according to Romain Le Cour, an expert with the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, “the first effects will be on the humanitarian and international cooperation,” Le Cour said.

Experts point out that gangs frequently impose fees on their territory for their movements. Payment could become a criminal offense under the “terrorist” designation in the US.

Jake Johnston, the Center for Economic and Policy Research’s international research director in Washington, said, “It could function as a de facto embargo.”

He continued, “The gangs have a lot of control over the country’s commerce.” “Doing business with Haiti or elsewhere in Haiti will involve a lot greater risk.”

In recent years, gangs have grown more and more powerful in Haiti, particularly with Jovenel Moise’s assassination in 2021. No federal elections have been held since his death, causing a power vacuum that has since undermined public trust in state institutions.

That vacuum has been used by the gangs to maintain control. The violence has caused more than one million people to flee their homes, and according to the UN, almost half of the nation’s population does not have enough food to eat.

A UN-backed international security mission has been established in Kenya to assist local police in their fight against gangs. However, Trump has frozen some of the funding that has been used for that mission since taking office.

One of the Kenyan police officers was shot and killed as part of the mission in February, marking their first known death. This task force has struggled to make an impact so far.

Given the  long and disastrous history of foreign interventions in Haiti, including those by the US, skeptics have also raised questions about the effectiveness of the international organization.

Lightning beat Thunder to go second in NSL

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Loughborough Lightning kept up the pressure on Netball Super League leaders London Pulse with a 65-53 win against Manchester Thunder on Friday.

Thunder had the better of the early stages, but Lightning fought back to lead 38-27 at half-time.

The hosts scored 27 more points after the break to secure victory and move three points above Thunder, after starting the evening tied on 16 points.

Samantha Wallace-Joseph scored 23 goals for Lightning, while Thunder’s Elmere van der Berg led the scoring with 27 goals.

Lightning’s Shadine van der Merwe was named player of the match for her performance against her former team.

Reaction to Lightning v Thunder

Loughborough Lightning’s Shadine van der Merwe speaking to Sky Sports: “I’ve done my homework. It was important for us as a team to suffocate them, and for then be rewarded. That’s exactly what happened, but without the players around me I couldn’t have done that.

“With every win we celebrate, but it’s such a short turnaround so we have to focus on the next one.

“We’ve just passed the halfway mark but we’ve still got so much growth to do. It’s exciting what comes ahead.”

Manchester Thunder head coach Karen Greig: “I’m not overly happy with the performance, we knew exactly what Loughborough were going to come out and do to us and we played straight into their traps.

“They set some traps where they had their defenders playing in split circle, and we played into their hands numerous times. Not learning in those moments and adapting is not OK.

“We’ve got to stand up to the physicality of the game.

“We haven’t got a 60-minute goal attack at the minute. We’re playing with 18 and 19-year-olds out there, we’re having to work really hard to keep legs and minds fresh.”

Fixtures and results

Round eight

Friday 2 May

Loughborough Lightning 65-53 Manchester Thunder

Saturday 3 May

London Mavericks v Cardiff Dragons (16:00 BST)

Sunday 4 May

Nottingham Forest v London Pulse (16:00 BST)

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