Music legend almost unrecognisable alongside Eamonn Holmes as he escorts TV star on crutches into a car
MUSIC legend Noddy Holder was the unlikely helper of TV presenter Eamonn Holmes who struggled on crutches after his back op.
The Slade singer – famous for festive favourite Merry Xmas Everybody – wore his grey hair short with long sideburns.
Noddy, 77, was also wearing his trademark tartan scarf.
It was an unexpected pairing, as Eamonn shared a photograph of them together.
He told fans: “Found myself with an all time hero, Noddy Holder of Slade.
“Considerate , helpful , interesting and nice doesn’t even begin to cover how he looked after me today.
“I was on crutches and he personally escorted me to my taxi.
“Big star, small ego.”
Rock band Slade was formed in Wolverhampton in 1966.
Noddy, Jim Lea, Don Powell and Dave Hill were the original members – with the former two penning the band’s biggest hits.
Dave remains part of the current line-up alongside John Berry, Russell Keefe and Alex Bines.
Meanwhile veteran TV presenter Eamonn, 63, previously underwent a back operation after suffering from chronic pain.
His recovery was halted when he suffered a dramatic fall down the stairs at his mansion in Surrey.
It left him unable to walk and forced to try out new procedures while in recovery.
He’s now often seen walking with crutches or a walking stick to help with his balance.