Eamonn Holmes recently made headlines for his new relationship with Katie Alexander, following his split from Ruth Langsford. The GB News presenter, who was spotted wearing his wedding ring a few weeks ago, seems to have now started a new chapter in his life.
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After Holmes and Langsford ended their 14-year marriage, he was understood to be struggling with the divorce. However, he was spotted enjoying a luxurious getaway in Spain this month. Holmes and his alleged girlfriend, Katie Alexander, were seen at Barcelona airport, preparing to embark on a Mediterranean cruise, with Eamonn using a mobility scooter due to ongoing back issues, reports Metro.co.uk. The cruise is understood to be ‘proof of their closeness’.
Who is Katie Alexander, and what do we know about their relationship?
According to The Sun, Katie Alexander is a marriage counsellor from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. She’s 42 years old, making her 22 years younger than Holmes. Reportedly, she met the former This Morning star in 2015 via Twitter, now known as X. The two started warming up after Holmes’ separation. Katie was previously married to George Alexander, and the two divorced in 2022.
Friends of the couple have expressed surprise at how serious the relationship seems. According to a source, Katie is confident that her relationship with Eamonn is built to last, and the couple has been spending a lot of time together, even visiting his hometown of Belfast earlier this summer. The source told The Sun:
Katie has been telling pals she and Eamonn are going to be for keeps — and now everyone is starting to believe her.
Eamonn’s zest for her – the latest being this trip – has wowed Ruth and pals. He has found a new lease of life for sure. Everyone is amazed.
Another source said:
It’s remarkable how quickly they have struck up a tight bond. And after a week at sea together, who knows what will happen next.
Holmes’ cruise with Katie is their second holiday together. The two were previously spotted dining together on several occasions during their trip to Belfast, and they reportedly spend weekends at Eamonn's Richmond flat.
While the sparks between the two are certainly flying at the moment, new information suggests that the flirting could have started years ago.
How it all started: Source claims the two go 'far back'
In one exchange, reported by The Sun, Katie Alexander's husband at the time joked to Eamonn that he thought she was flirting with the presenter.
Think she’s flirting with you.
The context of the conversation is unclear, but another source has added to the flirting claims. Indeed, on 2 November, The Sun on Sunday quoted a source who said that the new couple go 'far back'. They said:
We knew Eamonn and Katie got together via social media, but no one knew how far back they went.
Ruth will be shocked they were in contact 12 years ago. I don’t think she would have known.
The source went on to explain that Eamonn usually loves replying to messages from fans online, but with Katie it went beyond that.
But at the outset George joined in with the online banter. He would never have guessed Katie was going to get together with Eamonn years down the line.
How is Ruth Langsford taking their new relationship?
Eamonn's relationship with Katie has undoubtedly impacted Ruth Langsford. Sources suggest that Ruth was left ‘gobsmacked’ by the news of Eamonn's new romance, reports Mirror.
A source told OK! Magazine:
Ruth has been trying her best to be respectful to Eamonn for the sake of both their families and especially Jack.
She is still wearing her wedding ring and doesn't feel right taking it off at the moment and she wanted to be as respectful as possible and does want to invite any more speculation about their situation.
But seeing Eamonn's new woman wearing an engagement ring over the weekend really upset her, not because of Eamonn moving on, but because she finds it hard having their marriage and split back in the limelight again. She would prefer it was done in private but she understands that there will be interest - it just feels like another blow - and she feels embarrassed about it all.
Meanwhile, her on-air appearance has sparked concerns among fans that she’s really upset about Holmes’ new relationship. Concerned fans posted on X:
Cannot be easy for Ruth when Eamonn features in most newspapers.
You can tell that Ruth has been hurting from the pictures of Eamonn with her younger blondie, Ruth looks like she has been crying as her eyes looks puffed up.
This article has been updated on 7 November to add new claims about how long Eamonn Holmes and Katie have been in contact for.
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Sources used:
Metro.co.uk: Eamonn Holmes, 64, seen for first time with new girlfriend, 42, on holiday in a wheelchair
The Sun: Who is Eamonn Holmes’ girlfriend Katie Alexander?
Mirror: Ruth Langsford 'embarrassed and in tears' by Eamonn Holmes engagement rumours
OK! Magazine: 'She looks like she's been crying' - Ruth Langsford's on-air appearance sparks concerns amongst fans
