Eamonn Holmes lashes out after taking girlfriend on cruise just months after Ruth split
Eamonn Holmes has taken aim at those who have criticised his new relationship.
The 64-year-old broadcaster was recently seen with his new girlfriend, Katie Alexander, 42, soaking up the sun having escaped the English weather in favour of a cruise. During their getaway, Eamonn was seen with his arm around Katie's bum as they disembarked a cruise ship in cities such as Ibiza and Barcelona.
But it appears that while some may be happy for Eamonn, he has also faced stern criticism from social media users as fans flocked to hit out at the relationship. It comes just four months after he and Ruth Langsford confirmed they were divorcing after 14 years of marriage.
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Instagram users were quick to hit out at Eamonn over his new relationship, with one writing: "You have destroyed Ruth And your beautiful son Jack I don't think you will find happy with that flousy." A second added: "He lost such a lady." But others were quick to defend Eamonn and he furiously hit out at the trolls by liking his fans comments. One wrote: "Keep it positive people or scroll on? It's easy. Stop being so hateful to make yourself feel better! You don't know the facts???"
A second added: "Everyone learn to be kind comments on here. Just leave him alone." "Not interested in stupid comments," wrote a third. Another added: "So many nasty comments! If you can't say anything nice say nothing at all..." But while Eamonn appeared to be in high spirits during his getaway, his estranged wife Ruth and her pals were allegedly left "gobsmacked".
Speaking of their romantic holiday, a source told The Sun: "The cruise is just the latest proof of their closeness. Katie has been telling pals she and Eamonn are going to be for keeps - and now everyone is starting to believe her." They added: "Eamonn's zest for her - the latest being this all-expenses-paid trip - has wowed Ruth and pals. He has found a new lease of life for sure. Everyone is amazed."
But reports claim that Eamonn's holiday was far from a romantic getaway and instead, he was offered a freebie after signing a brand deal. According to reports, Eamonn was on the cruise as part of a brand deal with Not Just Travel, who he is said to have signed on the dotted line as an ambassador for the firm.
Eamonn is believed to have been filming content for the company's social media channels on the Virgin Voyages ship, The Scarlet Lady. A source told the Mail : "While it looked like Eamonn had whisked Katie off on a no-expense-spared trip away, it didn't actually cost him a penny. It was part of his deal with Not Just Travel so if anything, he was actually paid to go which was very fortuitous indeed, especially because he could take a plus one with him," adding that there was an "element of work" which he had to film.
Eamonn and Katie, a relationship counsellor, are said to have met in 2015 after she commented on one of his social media posts. Since then, the pair struck up a friendship which later turned romantic. Eamonn is said to have been on a trip to a safari park with Katie and her children, as well as attending a Beyonce concert.
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