Eamonn Holmes and girlfriend Katie Alexander 'looking to buy house together in Belfast'
Eamonn Holmes' girlfriend Katie Alexander is looking to buy a house in Belfast with her presenter boyfriend, a source has claimed.
The GB News presenter and wife Ruth Langsford announced their split in May after 14 years of marriage. The couple have one child together, their son Jack, who was born in 2002. News of their split came as a shock to fans, who knew them for their co-presenting work on This Morning.
They confirmed their split through a representative, who said: "Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing."
But Eamonn, 64, has moved on from his split from Ruth and is now dating 42-year-old relationship counsellor Katie. The pair reportedly met several years ago via Twitter and have formed a close friendship over the past couple of years.
And it seems the couple are progressing quickly in their relationship, with Katie looking ahead to the future and making a home together.
A source revealed to Closer Magazine that the GB News presenter's partner is eager to take the next step in their relationship, now that they've gone public.
The insider told the magazine: "Eamonn has been very solitary, he only wants to be with Katie. She wants marriage and believes he's her soulmate. They plan to purchase a house in Belfast and live together."
Belfast-born Eamonn was recently pictured being pushed in a wheelchair by girlfriend Katie as the couple returned from a romantic getaway.
Eamonn arrived in Barcelona, Spain, to board Virgin Voyager's luxurious Scarlet Lady last weekend. The broadcaster, 64, has since returned to the UK following the pair's cruising holiday.
Meanwhile Ruth Langsford has been praised by her Loose Women co-star Coleen Nolan for her grace during the couple's split.
While Ruth has kept quiet regarding their breakup, Eamonn expressed gratitude toward his supporters on GB News shortly after the split was announced.
Coleen, discussing her colleague's situation after four months, shared: "Ruth and I keep in touch all the time. She's back at work now, which is great because I really missed her."
Shedding light on Ruth's handling of the matter, Coleen remarked: "I don't want to say too much because it's not my business to say Ruth's life, but what I will say from a friend's point of view is, I've never met anyone that has handled something with so much dignity and pride."
She added with admiration: "She's just such a lady, more of a lady then I'll ever be, I would've spilled my guts right now - as I do, that's my problem, I say too much. She's been absolutely amazing, she really has."
Lastly, Coleen revealed she offered Ruth advice on dealing with the split and staying quiet, though apparently, it wasn't heeded.
"I've given her advice but she doesn't listen to me, I'm going, 'How can you not say anything? ' But I don't need to give her advice," she revealed to Woman Magazine.
Coleen also mentioned that she continues to regularly check on Ruth's wellbeing, stating: "I just love her and I'm in awe of how she's handled everything."
Ruth and Eamonn, who tied the knot in 2010 and have a 22 year old son Jack together, also share three older children from his previous marriage.