Eamonn Holmes’ new girlfriend ‘calling him her soulmate’ after just months of dating as friends give update on romance
EAMONN Holmes’ new girlfriend is so “smitten” with him, that she’s “calling him her soulmate” after just months of dating.
Presenter Eamonn, 64, hit the headlines after being spotted setting off on a luxury cruise with relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, 42.
The former This Morning host, who shocked the nation with his split from Ruth Langsford, also 64, went public with his new romance earlier this month.
Now it’s being reported that his new girlfriend is already referring to Eamonn as her “soulmate’.
A source told Heat magazine: “Katie is telling everyone that she’s totally smitten and in love.
“They’ve known each other for nine years, so this isn’t a fly-by-night relationship – she’s in it for the long haul.
“They’re now looking at places to move in together, as they want a lot more space.”
The insider added that the pair are also reportedly thinking about relocating to the TV star’s native Belfast.
“Eamonn is her man, and she’s there to look after him,” the source added.
Eamonn’s representative has been contacted for comment.
Meanwhile, The TV anchor has been plagued by a series of health setbacks in recent years.
He had a double hip replacement in 2016. Last year, he had back surgery which has left him using a wheelchair.
And in January he broke his shoulder in a fall. Four months later we revealed he had split with Loose Women panellist Ruth.
She has confided to her closest friends that there was “no way back” for the marriage.
Divorcee Katie, a mother of three, struck up a friendship with Eamonn via Twitter back in 2015.
Her counselling specialities include “affairs and betrayals” as well as “separation and divorce”.
Ruth and Eamonn's 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.
September 2024 – Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a ‘fierce’ divorce lawyer.
She has reportedly left her home in Huddersfield, West Yorks, to drive four and a half hours to Eamonn’s luxury pad in Kingston, South West London, nearly every weekend.
Their romantic cruise is not their first holiday together, despite only confirming their relationship in recent weeks.
Last month, we told how Northern Irishman Eamonn took Katie away for a romantic trip to Belfast.
We also revealed how Katie sported a shiny new ring on her engagement finger.