He returned to host the breakfast show on GB News last week after back surgery and a shoulder injury that meant he was off work for four months.
And on Sunday, Rylan Clark, 34, enjoyed a stairlift ride from Eamonn Holmes, 63, leaving his wife Ruth Langsford, 62, giggling during a surprise visit to The Fun Palace.
Faithful broadcaster Eamonn admitted the joyful reunion was “better than medicine” after they “laughed and laughed” as the duo shared their antics on Instagram.
Hilarious: On Sunday, Rylan Clark, 34, enjoyed a stairlift ride from Eamonn Holmes, 63, and left his wife Ruth Langsford, 62, giggling during a surprise visit to The Fun Palace.
While Rylan sat at the top of the spiral staircase, Ruth demanded, “Don’t break it!” as the stairlift went up.
Rylan asked, “Can I do that now? It’s the noise!’ When the stairlift made loud beeps as it went up but moved gently down, he admitted, “Oh, that’s great
The presenter started waving as he slowly walked downstairs while Ruth was heard giggling as she joked, “Sorry is that Rylan, can I have your autograph?”
Rylan then quipped to Eamonn, “Let me just say… I know you’ve been through it dad but you have an easy life here. Honestly, you could rent that out!’ to which Eamonn claimed, “It’s a jolly palace.”
Better than medicine! The unflinching broadcaster admitted the joyful reunion was “better than medicine” after they “laughed and laughed” as the duo shared their antics on Instagram
Rylan captioned his upload: “Well someone had to go and look at the tech…. @eamonnholmes. Nice to see you on the mend.”
‘Welcome to Fun Palace! Great night my friend,” Eamonn commented.
Eamonn shared a snap of himself and Rylan on his Instagram page and wrote: “Look who called to see me today. What a surprise !!! Better than medicine, you Rylan, my friend. God we laughed and laughed.’
What’s wrong? While Rylan sat at the top of the spiral staircase, Ruth demanded, “Don’t break it!” as the stairlift went up.
Oops! Rylan asked, “Can I do that now? It’s the noise!’ When the stairlift made loud beeps as it went up, but as it began to move gently down, he admitted, “Oh, that’s great.”
The Northern Ireland breakfast show host was open to fans to explain his health issues and the recent fall that broke his shoulder
Speaking to his Instagram followers in a sit-down video ahead of his return, the presenter told GB News: “Hi everyone just to say I’ll be back tomorrow after almost four months without TV.
“Sounds like a threat, doesn’t it! No I mean you may or may not know what happened to me, I had back surgery, I had disc problems.
“I then had surgery on my back affecting one of my legs which resulted in me falling down the stairs which resulted in my shoulder being broken.
Joker! Rylan quipped, “Let me just say… I know you’ve been through it dad but you have an easy life here. Honestly, you could rent that out!’ with Eamonn claiming: ‘It’s a fun palace’
Married life: Eamonn’s wife Ruth (pictured together in 2021) could be heard giggling as she joked: “Sorry is that Rylan, can I have your autograph?”
“So I had a leg that wasn’t working and a shoulder that wasn’t working and a lot of other things in between, but here I am.
“I feel like there’s only so many box sets to watch and recommend – I’m not better, but I’m better than I was.
“And I’ve decided to make an attempt to get back to work, starting tomorrow on GB News, on the basis that hopefully work will heal me.
“Any of you who are long-term ill or in any way particularly recovering at home will know that there is a lot of frustration involved.
Oh dear: The Northern Ireland breakfast show host was open to fans to explain his health struggles and the recent fall that broke his shoulder
“I think I’ll try, get back to work and hopefully get better because I’m doing the day-to-day things.
“All I need is for you to be there with Isabel every day from tomorrow 6am to 9.30am GB News I hope you can join me,” he said.
In November, his GB News co-host Isabel Webster announced he would be away from work until the New Year when he recovers.
Speaking about his injury, the popular breakfast show host opened up about the “amazing” NHS staff who took care of him during his ordeal.
Carrying on: Eamonn also insisted he is “determined” to continue to advocate for all people suffering from chronic pain
Eamonn said of his broken shoulder during the crash: “It was a massive setback and means I need to take extra time off to get better.
“It’s been a hell of a few weeks. But day by day I’m improving and I stay positive and try to look on the bright side.
Praising the NHS, Eamonn added: “Also I have to say a really heartfelt thank you to the doctors and nurses who have looked after me. You are all incredible. God bless.’
Eamonn also insisted he was “determined” to continue to advocate for all people suffering from chronic pain.