TV star Eamonn Holmes has been struggling in recent years, health and money woes, while dealing with the fallout from a long-running tax battle
Eamonn Holmes has said that his long-running tax row with HMRC has left him over £1 million out of pocket, forced him to sell two homes, and still owes £250,000. The 65-year-old broadcaster branded HMRC as “thieves” who have “wrecked him,” revealing that the saga cost him a home in Belfast and a holiday pad in Portugal.
The star has been going through a nightmarish few months, including a recent nasty injury to his face and reported ‘turmoil’ in his new romance. The TV star claimed tax officials HMRC reversed their previous view that he was self-employed, and are now demanding ten years’ worth of back tax and national insurance.
He has appealed the decision twice but lost both times, leaving him with huge legal bills. Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph, he said: “I had to sell my house in Belfast. I had a place in Portugal and had to sell it. I still owe them a quarter of a million quid. They went back and I appealed it twice — lost it twice.”
Eamonn, who said he has already paid a million pounds, added: “Lawyers’ fees are absolutely horrendous. So that was something, on top of health matters, I had this tax situation which is not over yet.”
The former ITV star’s life has changed dramatically in recent years. He left This Morning alongside wife Ruth Langsford before joining GB News, and the couple shocked fans when they announced their split last year. They are still negotiating their divorce.
Away from the tax battle, Eamonn has faced more personal challenges. He has embraced a new romance with girlfriend Katie Alexander, 22 years his junior, but insiders claim the relationship is under strain.
The broadcaster’s health woes, combined with the stress of the tax dispute and personal life changes, have left him reportedly “grumpier than ever.” He had spinal surgery in 2022 due to chronic back pain that had been caused by three slipped discs. Eamonn said the ailment had previously impinged on his sciatic nerve and affected the mobility of his right leg.
A source said: “He’s grumpier than ever and his health problems really aren’t helping, but instead of moving closer to Katie and settling, he’s spending more time with his family in Belfast, often without her.”
After quitting ITV’s This Morning back in January 2022, Eamonn joined GB News and presents its breakfast programme alongside Isabel Webster.
He is one of Britain’s longest-serving TV stars, having appeared on GMTV with Anthea Turner, Sky News’ breakfast programme and a series of game shows, including the National Lottery’s Jet Set.
Source: Mirror
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