This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes has been flooded with support after a series of setbacks left him "learning to walk with purpose" following spinal surgery.
The former ITV host shared snaps of his physio session with his loyal fleet of 767k follower on Instagram which showed him supported by a blue harness to aid his recovery and get back on his feet full-time following the horrific few months he has endured.
The 63-year-old said as he posted on his social media page: "Learning to walk with purpose today. Gosh I'm trying to hard."
He added: "The harness gives me more confidence than I have. Wish me well."
The former This Morning presenter has struggled with severe back pain in recent years and underwent surgery at the end of September last year, The Mirror reports.
But during his recovery he suffered a set back when he fell down a spiral staircase and required further surgery after injuring his shoulder.
Speaking on GMB in January after the fall, he told viewers: “[The operation] has set me back and made me fall down stairs. My leg gave way and I fell down 18 stairs.”
Despite his mobility struggles he has put a brave face on his recovery and shared his road to physical health with his followers.
Earlier this week he shared a session at rehab centre Neurokinex, with a picture showing him with his eyes closed.
The TV veteran penned: "Training with my eyes closed . It's all about regaining my balance. Hard work made harder balancing on one leg."
He previously told fans that he had received steroid injections in his spine as surgeons had initially advised him against the spinal surgery after he had three slipped discs.
“So I had a leg that didn’t work, and a shoulder that didn’t work — and lots of other things in between.”
Rather than dwell on his predicament, he joked: “I feel that there are only so many boxsets I can watch or recommend to you!
Wife and fellow TV presenter Ruth Langsford commented on the social media post and said: "We can rebuild him! Hard work will pay off x."
TV fave Carol Vorderman added: "Oh gosh Eamonn. Sending hugest love and strength."
Reality star Vicky Pattison said: "Sending you so much love you wonderful man."
Singer Alexandra Burke added: "Sending you love and strength my darling. Thinking of you! Xx."
Last month fans were fearful of the presenter's health after he was photographed using a wheelchair as he arrived at Wembley Stadium.
Eamonn was helped out by his son Declan Holmes to watch his team Manchester United take on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final.
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