Eamonn Holmes, 64, pictured with ‘close friend’ Katie Alexander, 42, for first time after it’s revealed she’s ‘in love’
EAMONN Holmes has been spotted with close friend Katie Alexander after it was revealed she “is in love with him”.
Blonde Katie, 42, was seen driving TV star Eamonn, 64, around in his black Range Rover.
Katie wore beige shorts and a black top in the sunshine and teamed the outfit with stylish platform wedges.
The mum-of-three covered her eyes with sunglasses as she headed over to Eamonn who sat waiting in the passenger seat.
It comes as The Sun revealed Katie has been staying with the GB News presenter – who is going through a divorce – in his luxury apartment.
The relationship counsellor from Yorkshire has also enjoyed trips to Ireland with Eamonn after they met through social media in 2015.
Eamonn treated her to a Beyonce concert, Center Parcs and a Manchester United game — while Katie has been seen in his native Belfast.
Eamonn and Loose Women star Ruth Langsford left fans and the showbiz world floored when they announced they were splitting in May after 14 years of marriage.
They had been together for 27 years.
A source told us: “The fact remains that he would still be in the marital home, being cared for by Ruth, if she didn’t find out what had gone on behind her back.
“There is a lot still to spill out on what has really gone on during Eamonn’s marriage. It will all come out in the wash.
“And even he will raise eyebrows at some of the details surrounding his new confidant Katie, who has told pals she’s ‘madly in love’ with him.
“Watch this space.”
FEARS FOR EAMONN
Eamonn sparked concern today when he suddenly went off air after falling ill in the middle of his show.
The presenter has been plagued with ill-health in recent years.
He left viewers worried when he disappeared live on-air.
A GB News spokesperson said today: “Eamonn had to finish a little earlier today as he was feeling unwell. He hopes to be back tomorrow.’
Eamonn – who is struggling with chronic pain – had a double hip replacement in 2016, followed by surgery last year, which left him using a wheelchair.
He was seen arriving at an awards bash in a wheelchair last week.
Ruth and Eamonn Relationship Timeline
Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style.
Here’s how their romance played out…
1997 – The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children.
1997-2002 – To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told Daily Mail: “I thought it spoke volumes about the sort of man he was, the sort of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less.”
2002 – Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family.
2005 – Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle.
2006 – The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together.
2010 – Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth’s mother for her hand.
June 2010 – Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire.
2016 – Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles.
June 2019 – On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits “compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal,” while Ruth said it was “laughter and an equal marriage”.
November 2020 – Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary in a ‘show shake-up’.
December 2021 – After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning.
January 2022 – Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women.
September 2022 – Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve.
November 2022 – Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation.
September 2023 – Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery.
May 2024 – Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship.