Eamonn Holmes made a 'good news' personal announcement as he revealed he'd been in tears of pain over his back injury.
The This Morning presenter had kept fans in suspense over the nature of his personal announcement on the show which he promised to tell viewers at 11am.
After the time came and went, impatient viewers admitted they couldn't concentrate on the cooking segment as they thought Eamonn was going to make a big announcement about retiring or moving to another show.
After the regional weather report he admitted he had some good news about his family.
He told viewers: "There's something I want to talk to you about today -its been tough for a lot of people."
Talking of his recent chronic pain struggles he added: "It hasn't been a good time and I've been in tears... and I've been in tears again."
Eamonn then showed people a photograph of his son Declan and wife Jenny.
He explained: "Declan is my eldest boy and Jenny is his beloved wife and those two have just announced we.... are all going to be grandparents. I didn't think I'd be so happy. I got very emotional about it."
Eamonn also joked: 'I'm so young and vibrant and fit... maybe cause I was a bit down I thought what lovely news."
Speaking of 32-year-old Declan he added: "It's regeneration. The old guard goes out and the new guard comes in. Declan is the same age I was when I, well his mother, had him."
Eamonn also said he didn't want his grandchild called after him. He said: "Please no obligation to call the child Eamonn or Eaomonda. I don't know if its a boy or girl... and thankyou for bringing so much joy and happiness in our lives at this miserable time step."
Ruth joked: "I'm the wicked step mother so maybe I'll be the wicked stepgrandmother now."
Eamonn really teased viewers about his announcement.
He had earlier said: "Can u keep a secret? Got something to tell u at 11 am on Wednesday’s #ThisMorning. ‘I hope you will be happy for me because I am over the Moon. It’s even, for the moment, made me forget my #ChronicPain – yes it’s that good."
Ruth looked emotional with some fans suggesting she'd been crying all week in secret.
One viewer has suggested Eamonns news could be about: "In order of preference: 1) You are our new Prime Minister. 2) You and Ruth back on This Morning on Fridays. 3) You have Piers Morgan's old job 4) Both you and Ruth are having Piers' job. 5) You are being Knighted."
Following the news another said: "I thought you we’re gonna announce your retirement. Congratulations on your upcoming grand baby"
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