Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes is in hospital and "responding well to treatment" following a stroke, GB News has said in a statement.

"Eamonn was taken ill last week and it was later confirmed he had suffered a stroke," the news channel said.

The statement added that Holmes' "colleagues and everyone at GB News wish him a speedy recovery".

Holmes, 66, joined the channel in 2022 to present its breakfast programme.

Fellow GB News presenter Alex Armstrong is due to stand in for Holmes in the coming week, the channel reports.

CEO Angelos Frangopoulos issued a brief statement, describing Holmes as a "loved member of the GB News family".

The former This Morning host has talked previously about various health issues including spinal surgery, a double hip replacement, and his struggles walking and using a mobility scooter.