The woman comforting Eamonn Holmes amid his split from wife Ruth Langsford has been identified as divorcee and mother-of-three, Katie Alexander. Eamonn and Ruth announced their plans to divorce last month after 14 years of marriage and 27 years together. Eamonn has since moved out of their marital home in Surrey and has been spending time with relationship counselor Katie, who is said to be in it for the long haul. Although Ruth was aware that their marriage was in trouble, she was hurt when she learned about Eamonn’s friendship with another woman but is planning to return to work in July with renewed vigor.
Eamonn and Katie have reportedly struck up a friendship over the past couple of years, with Katie visiting him in his rented apartment in London. While his relationship with Katie is not the reason for the marriage breakdown, it has caused upset to Ruth, who is taking time off work. Ruth was said to be left hurt by discovering messages from another woman to Eamonn on his laptop. Eamonn has been seeking comfort from his facialist and friend Lisa Harris amid his divorce from Ruth, with whom Lisa and her skincare clinic treat. While Eamonn is determined to move on and is done with moping around, friends of Ruth have claimed that there is no chance of them reuniting.
The split between Eamonn and Ruth seems to have been orchestrated more by Ruth, as Eamonn reportedly refused to sign off on the joint statement announcing the end of their relationship. Despite the joint statement saying they are determined to stay friends and keep things amicable, Ruth was the one to initiate the separation, allegedly because their work commitments had taken their marriage in different directions. The couple tied the knot in 2010 after 13 years together and are parents to son Jack, 22, while Eamonn also has children from his previous marriage.
Eamonn has faced health issues in recent years, including chronic back pain, a hip replacement, shingles, and a fall down the stairs leading to a broken shoulder. Ruth has been by his side throughout these health struggles and has expressed hope that his mobility will improve. However, rumors have circulated that Eamonn’s health problems may have contributed to their separation, which has left Ruth sad. Despite the challenges, Ruth remains hopeful and emphasizes the importance of health.
The dynamics of Eamonn and Ruth’s relationship changed after they left their hosting duties on This Morning, with their careers going in different directions. Eamonn was reportedly keen to move back to Belfast, which he considers his home, but Ruth was insistent on staying in Surrey. They began leading separate lives personally and professionally, with Eamonn facing a series of challenges including the loss of his mother and navigating health issues. Ultimately, the breakdown of their marriage was attributed to their shifting priorities and career paths, leading to their decision to part ways after nearly 30 years together.
Ruth has taken an extended break from Loose Women amid the split, during which time she was reportedly left devastated by the discovery of messages from another woman to Eamonn. She has been dealing with the separation and rumors surrounding it, while trying to focus on her career and her own well-being. Eamonn, on the other hand, has found comfort in the company of Katie and his facialist friend Lisa, as he navigates the end of his marriage and looks toward the future. Both Eamonn and Ruth have expressed a determination to move forward and maintain an amicable relationship despite the challenges they are facing.
