Eamonn Holmes ‘relieved and blessed’ after becoming ‘Grandpa again’

Eamonn Holmes ‘relieved and blessed’ after becoming ‘Grandpa again’

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Oliver Trapnell

By Oliver Trapnell


Published: 11/11/2023

- 14:32

The GB News presenter announced the birth on social media

GB News’ Eamonn Holmes has said he feels “relieved and blessed” after becoming a grandfather again.

Announcing the news on social media, the 63-year-old People’s Channel presenter, said the latest addition to his family came courtesy of his son Declan and wife Jenny.


The baby is the second daughter of the couple who had baby Emilia in July 2021.

Holmes is also father to Rebecca, 32, Niall, 30, and Jack, 21.

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“Just became a Grandpa again!” Holmes told his 1.1 million followers on social media.

“That's a second granddaughter courtesy of Jenny and Declan.

“We all feel very blessed, relieved and happy.”

Following the announcement, social media users rushed to congratulate him.

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The latest addition to his family came courtesy of his son Declan and wife Jenny

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Presenter Ellie Phillips replied: “Aww congratulations!!!

“What wonderful news. Another baby girl who will adore you (eventually).”

Blogger David Vance simply added: “Congrats.”

Other users also sent in their congratulations to the GB News presenter.

RealJayTV replied: “Congrats, Eamonn. Hope they’re all doing well (and yourself, of course) x.”

Paul_Berney stated: “Congratulations to you all, Eamonn. Wonderful news.”

Following the birth of Emilia two years ago, Eamonn revealed that his granddaughter had been born at 7 lbs 6 oz and added: "So that's the first grandchild, my mother's a great-grandmother."

He went on to joke: “It surprises people because they think, 'He's too young to be a grandfather' and already I've got people getting in touch with me about glamorous granddad competitions and that kind of thing.

“But my friend Bill, he's anointed himself 'Papa'.”

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