Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
EAM A GRANDPA
Holmes delight as son announces wife is expecting
Thank you for bringing so much joy into lives at this time EAMONN HOLMES THIS MORNING YESTERDAY
EAMONN Holmes has revealed he is going to be a grandfather for the first time.
Speaking on This Morning yesterday, the Belfast-born TV presenter revealed his son Declan, 32, and wife Jenny are expecting their baby in July.
He said: “Thank you for bringing so much joy and happiness into our lives at this miserable time.”
Eamonn, 60, has three children Declan, Rebecca and Niall with ex-wife Gabrielle along with 19-year-old Jack with wife Ruth Langsford.
He said: “It has been a very tough year for so many people, there is not much good news around, and I have been having a very tough week.
“It hasn’t been a good time and I’ve been in tears.”
Eamonn then showed a photo of his eldest son Declan and wife Jenny, while saying: “They have just announced that I, together with Valerie and Robin, Jenny’s mum and dad and Gabrielle, Declan’s mummy - we are all going to be grandparents.
“Can you seriously believe I am going to be a grandpa?”
Ruth added: “Declan and Jenny we are so so happy for you, lots of love to you, it’s amazing” and revealed how emotional Eamonn has been.
“Can’t wait, they are going to be the most wonderful parents.
“That baby is going to be very, very loved.”
Eamonn and Ruth joked she will be the “wicked step-grandmother”, with the North Belfast broadcaster suggesting being called “papa”.
Eamonn left fans in suspense as he took to social media on Tuesday night to let users know something exciting was coming.
He said: “Can u keep a secret? Got something to tell u at 11 am on Wednesday’s #Thismorning. I hope you will be happy for me because I am over the moon.
“It’s even, for the moment, made me forget my #Chronicpain – yes it’s that good.”
One user replied: “Are you the next talented journalist to join the wonderful line-up on @GBNEWS?” with another asking if he was going be a grandad for the first time.
The broadcaster has also been sharing his health battle with chronic pain after injuring his back a few months ago, but still doesn’t know the source of the problem.