Eamonn Holmes left Wembley Stadium in his wheelchair after his dear Manchester United defeated Newcastle in the league cup final on Sunday.
The 63-year-old presenter, who is battling chronic back pain, was pushed around by his devoted 34-year-old son Declan, and appeared in high spirits despite his recent health problems.
She cut a casual figure in a navy sports jacket that she layered over dark slacks, completing the look with comfortable sneakers.
The former This Morning host, who also underwent back surgery to help alleviate symptoms, wore his silver locks in a relaxed style and carried a crutch in his right hand.
The beaming Eamonn greeted fans as he entered the venue and even stopped for a chat with a star-studded security guard.
Health issues: Eamonn Holmes left Wembley Stadium in his wheelchair after his beloved Manchester United defeated Newcastle in the League Cup final on Sunday.
In addition to Declan, Eamonn shares Rebecca, 31, and Niall, 29, with his ex-wife Gabrielle.
He separated from Gabrielle after ten years of marriage in 1996, when the pressure of traveling to London to present GMTV from his home in Belfast took its toll.
Eamonn married co-host and wife Ruth in 2010, they share a 20-year-old son Jack.
It comes after Eamonn met his friend and former S Club & star Jo O’Meara for lunch, after she recommended a surgeon to operate on his injured back.
The 43-year-old singer battled chronic pain that saw her spend eight days in hospital and unable to work after botched surgery to remove a disc from her back.
Jo took to Instagram to share a snap with Eamonn earlier this month after they got together to discuss their recent woes, joking that it was “lovely moaning on his back” together.
The GB New presenter previously credited Jo with recommending a surgeon who was able to help him with his back problems, after he was in excruciating pain following a fall at home.
He underwent surgery in September for pain relief but continues to struggle with ‘a problem in his left leg’ which is why he is undergoing physiotherapy.
Cheerio: High spirits: The host, who is battling chronic back pain, was pushed around by his devoted 34-year-old son Declan, appearing in high spirits despite his recent health issues.
Understated Key: Eamonn cut a casual figure in a navy track jacket that he layered over dark pants, completing the look with comfortable sneakers.
Looking good: The former This Morning host wore his silver locks in a relaxed style and carried a crutch in his right hand
In recovery: He also underwent back surgery to help alleviate symptoms.
Jo shared a picture of herself with her arm around Eamonn, who appeared to be sitting outside.
She wrote: ‘So lovely to catch up with this today @eamonnholmes, it was lovely to see you and chat (and moan) behind our backs, but always a giggle nearby! #meetup #friends #recovery #lunch.’
In an interview with The Daily Mail last month, Eamonn revealed that Jo contacted him on social media under the name of a German surgeon after he suffered from chronic back pain.
A scan revealed three protruding discs. He still thought it would go away, but it didn’t. The side effect was that I lost a lot of use in my right leg,” he says.
“I received epidural injections, which helped to some extent, but did not cure the problem. I started using a stick, so life was already getting more restricted.’
Things took a turn for the worse when, last May, she flew to Belfast to host an event to honor her close friend, broadcasting legend Gloria Hunniford, and ended up in the emergency room at the city’s Royal Victoria Hospital after her heart problems spine will cause bladder problems and intestinal problems
Eamonn was immediately admitted for emergency surgery, only to have the operation postponed at the last minute.
“The surgeon was standing over me, all masked and ready to operate, but then he decided it was too complicated.
Whoa! The beaming Eamonn greeted fans as he entered the venue, even stopping for a chat with a star-struck security guard.
Heading home: They helped the TV star into a car after enjoying the game
Family: In addition to Declan, Eamonn shares Rebecca, 31, and Niall, 29, with ex-wife Gabrielle.
Cold? Eamonn wrapped in a black coat amid freezing temperatures
“The spine and all the nerves that run off it affect a lot of other things, which he felt needed to be addressed first. He was devastated,’ he recalls. “He had been in severe pain for a year and was desperately hoping this might be the answer.”
Instead, he spent nine days being monitored in hospital before returning to England, with a full work schedule, culminating in live coverage of the Queen’s death in September.
“By now my left leg wasn’t working well either,” he says. ‘I had to depend a lot on Isabel, that she was supporting my weight, making me turn. It was horrible.
He mentioned his issues streaming on social media and Jo contacted him.
“He got in touch to say that he had the same disc problems as me and that he had just had surgery with a German surgeon,” he said. I asked him if he could give me his details, because he was already desperate.
After contacting the surgeon, Eamonn underwent surgery at the end of September. “It went well, the doctor sorted things out, and overall the pain is gone, which is brilliant,” she said.
My God, he separated from Gabrielle, after ten years of marriage in 1996, when the pressure of traveling to London to present GMTV from his home in Belfast took its toll.
Couple: Eamonn married co-host and wife Ruth in 2010, they share one son Jack, 20