‘Sad truth’ behind Eamonn Holmes’ relationship with new girlfriend revealed

Eamonn Holmes and new girlfriend Katie Alexander in black tie at the TRIC Christmas Lunch
Eamonn Holmes and Katie Alexander began dating last year (Picture: BACKGRID)
Following months of rumours about Eamonn Holmes and his new girlfriend Katie Alexander, the truth of their relationship has reportedly been revealed.

The 65-year-old GB News presenter was confirmed to be dating the counsellor, 42, just months after announcing his split from Ruth Langsford.

The couple have been pictured together several times, and embarked on a luxury Mediterranean cruise last summer, with reports later stating they were looking at homes together and taking their relationship to the next step.

One source had previously claimed: ‘Katie is telling everyone she is totally smitten and in love,’ adding: ‘She’s in it for the long haul.’

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It was also reported that, as well as planning more holidays together, Eamonn and Katie wanted to move back to his hometown of Belfast.

However, the truth from a ‘close friend’ of his has now been revealed, suggesting they have no plans to move in together any time soon.

Katie split from her husband, who she shares two children with, in 2022.

Eamonn Holmes and new girlfriend Katie Alexander in black tie arriving at the TRIC Christmas lunch
The pair have been pictured together several times in recent months and were said to be taking their relationship to the next step (Picture: BACKGRID)

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock (12374716cf) Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford 'This Morning' TV show, London, UK - 27 Aug 2021
Eamonn and Ruth Langsford split after 14 years of marriage last May (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
She is said to be living in a town in West Yorkshire – 200 miles away from Eamonn’s South West London home, where he lives alone after moving out of the Surrey mansion he shared with Ruth.

The couple hope to see each other every couple of weeks, but, according to The Sun, there appears to be no plans for them to move in together anytime soon following the rumours.

Eamonn’s health prevents him from simply taking the train to meet her, and Katie’s responsibilities as a mother of teenage children and in her counselling work make it more difficult for her to spend time away from home.

But the couple are said to remain ‘optimistic’ despite their time together being ‘limited’.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Eamonn Holmes attends the 2024 TRIC Christmas lunch at The Londoner Hotel on December 03, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Last year, Katie joined Eamonn on a luxury Mediterranean cruise, months after he and Ruth announced they were parting ways.

However, future holidays are said to be on hold due to his ongoing health issues.

Eamonn slipped three discs in his back in 2021, losing ‘full mobility’, and has spoken about his chronic pain and difficulty walking.

He then underwent spinal surgery the following year, which left him off air for almost four months as he recovered, however, he suffered a major setback when he fell down the stairs, later saying he ‘smashed’ his shoulder.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Eamonn Holmes attends The TRIC Awards 2024 at The Grosvenor House Hotel on June 25, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Travel and holidays are difficult for Eamonn, who has been pictured using crutches and in a wheelchair at recent public events (Picture: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Last year, he heartbreakingly said he was on ‘borrowed time’ and ‘not OK’, and has been pictured in public using crutches and in a wheelchair.

He recently said on GB News: ‘I have been basically disabled for a year and a half or so, and it’s horrendous.

‘I have to have carers to do the smallest, simplest thing.

‘It’s humiliating, it’s humbling, and thank goodness that the carers are available.’

Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes - Ruth is announced as a 2017 Strictly contestant 'This Morning' TV show, London, UK - 09 Aug 2017 EXCLUSIVE: THIS MORNING STRICTLY STAR - ANNOUNCED! There's a Strictly star in our midst and it?s someone from the This Morning family! 'This Morning's very onw Ruth Langsford is the third celebrity contestant of Strictly Come Dancing 2017. EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO MERCHANDISING Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock (8988799ba)
Ruth recently opened up about her marriage coming to an end, saying she’s ’embracing’ being single again (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
‘It’s been a tough year and I’ll be glad to see the back of it,’ Eamonn told The Sun.

‘But there are lots of things to be grateful for and I hope that my health improves next year.’

Ruth and Eamonn announced their split in May 2024 after 14 years of marriage, with reports at the time stating work commitments had resulted in them drifting in ‘different directions’.

The Loose Women star, 64, has kept a dignified silence on her marriage coming to an end, and only recently said she’s ’embracing’ being single and ‘moving on’ after her ‘very painful’ split.

She said: ‘You can either let yourself crumble or you pick yourself up and get on with life. It’s a choice.’

She added to Women&Home: ‘I’m not delighted my marriage is over but I’ve accepted that my marriage is over, so I am trying to now embrace the fact that I’m single and can make choices that are just about me.’

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