Eamonn Holmes and New Girlfriend Face Major Disagreement Over Key Issue
TV presenter Eamonn Holmes and his new girlfriend, Katie Alexander, are reportedly at odds over whether to make their relationship public. Earlier this year, Holmes and Ruth Langsford shocked fans when they announced their split after 28 years together, including 14 years of marriage.
Since then, Eamonn, 64, has been seen with Katie, 42, with whom he developed a close friendship during a challenging year. As their relationship has deepened in recent months, Katie’s son recently confirmed that they are indeed together. However, despite their budding romance, the couple is said to have differing views on how to handle their relationship in the public eye.
Reports suggest that Katie is eager to go public with their relationship, while Eamonn has been hesitant to make any announcements, fearing it could hurt his estranged wife, Ruth. According to insiders, Eamonn has been keeping their dates and time together discreet, often spending time with Katie at his apartment in Richmond.
“Katie wants the world to see they’re a couple, but Eamonn is keeping things low-key at the moment,” a source told MailOnline, adding that Eamonn is trying to “remain respectful by not going public yet.” Katie’s ex, Michael Devine, who met her when she was 19 and he was 59, recently revealed that their 22-year-old son Ben informed him about Katie’s relationship with Eamonn.
“Ben told me Eamonn and Katie were together, but he doesn’t say much; he’s more interested in kicking a football around,” Michael shared with Mail Online. Despite their split nearly two decades ago, Michael remains on good terms with Katie and expresses his happiness for her.
“We’ve been split up for a lot of years now, but I see my son regularly, maybe once a week,” he said. “There are no hard feelings whatsoever towards Katie; she’s a nice woman. I wish her well.” Recently, Katie was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger, sparking false rumors of an engagement.
Sources close to the couple quickly dismissed the rumors as untrue. However, the situation reportedly left Ruth feeling “embarrassed” by the speculation. As Eamonn and Katie navigate the early stages of their relationship, it remains to be seen how and when they will choose to go public with their romance.