Eamonn Holmes 'to be offered 6-figure fee' to appear on reality TV show

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17 Jun 2024, 11:00

Could TV Legend Eamonn Holmes be tempted with £250,000 to leave the news desk and enter reality TV chaos?

Eamonn Holmes, the beloved TV presenter known for his wit and charm, is reportedly set to be offered a whopping £250,000 to appear on a major reality show.

The buzz is all about him potentially joining a show that's all about watching celebrities just like us - but with a lot more drama and a lot less privacy!

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Celebrity Big Brother bosses are allegedly eyeing up Eamonn for the next series, and who can blame them?

With his sharp humour and seasoned presenting skills, he would be an absolute hit among viewers.

This year’s Celebrity Big Brother was a rollercoaster ride with stars like Fern Britton, Nikita Kuzmin, Sharon Osbourne, and Louis Walsh gracing the house, but it was David Potts who took home the victory.

Could Eamonn be the next to charm his way to the top?

This exciting news comes hot on the heels of Eamonn’s recent split from his wife, Ruth Langsford, after 14 years of marriage.

The Loose Women star and her GB News presenter former hubby, confirmed they are in the process of divorcing late last month.

Reports have suggested that their busy work commitments have caused them to drift apart, sending them in ‘different directions.’

Since the split, both have been keeping a low profile about their personal lives. Eamonn has returned to his presenting role, graciously thanking fans for their support, while Ruth is currently taking a break from Loose Women.

But amidst all these life changes, it seems Eamonn might be gearing up for a new adventure in the reality TV world.

An insider spilled the beans to The Sun, claiming: “Celebrity Big Brother bookers are drawing up a wish list of contestants and Eamonn is on it. They would love for him to take part as he’d be such a popular housemate.”

The source also mentioned that Eamonn’s health concerns, including his recent use of a walking frame due to chronic pain, would be carefully considered.

They’re ready to make sure he’s well taken care of in the house with a tempting six-figure offer, approximately £250,000.

The whispers also suggest that Eamonn’s recent split and the necessity to sell his house in Belfast to settle a huge tax bill might just sway him to consider the offer.

“Eamonn has always been wanted for Celebrity Big Brother but has never wanted to take part,” the insider revealed.

“His split with Ruth and the fact he had to sell his house in Belfast to pay a huge tax bill makes the bookers think his head could be turned.”

Eamonn has been very open about his health struggles over the past few years. In 2021, he slipped three discs and lost ‘full mobility,’ leading to spinal surgery in 2022.

The surgery kept him off air for almost four months as he recuperated.

Ruth spoke about his health just days before their split, saying: “I don’t know how much Eamonn’s mobility will improve. We live in hope. He does the physio, but there might have to be some acceptance that this might never be 100% right.”

In 2018, there were claims that Eamonn turned down a staggering £800,000 offer to join Celebrity Big Brother, which he reportedly refuted, saying: “The words you will never hear from my lips are: ‘I don’t need the money.’”

He also joked to The Mirror that Ruth 'wouldn’t allow him to do it', adding: “No, I just think they’d have you in your pants snoring.”

Could this be the moment Eamonn finally steps into the Celebrity Big Brother house? Fans will have to stay tuned to see if the charming TV legend will grace the reality TV stage and bring his signature style to the show!

Celebrity Big Brother is available to watch on ITVX.