Eamonn Holmes returns to social media after Paris trip with girlfriend Katie Alexander that sparked engagement rumours
EAMONN Holmes has made his return to social media after a secret romantic getaway with partner Katie Alexander which sparked rumours they were engaged.
The Paris trip came shortly before The Sun exclusively revealed how former This Morning anchor Eamonn and his former wife Ruth Langsford, both 65, were pushing for a “quickie divorce.”
The pair’s terms for their split have now come to light following their shock split in May.
Yet the timing of the trip and divorce terms sparked suggestions Eamonn had already moved on to the next stage with Katie, 43, after she was spotted with a huge sparkling ring during their trip to the city of love.
On Monday, Belfast-born Eamonn returned to Instagram with a picture showing him posing in front of a portrait of the Mona Lisa, which hangs in The Louvre in Paris.
The GB News anchor could be seen wearing a grey coat, matching jumper and white T-Shirt as he stood in front of the painting.
In the caption he joked: “My Screen sharing partner today!”
His followers were quick to comment on the snap with one writing: “Wishing you a fabulous Christmas and hoping 2025 gives you love and health in abundance x”
A second put: “Our Belfast boy,” as a third put: “Looking good hope your keeping well!”
Another wrote: “Happy Christmas Eamonn and family.”
Yet one cheeky fan made reference to his new relationship as they quipped: “Not another woman,” followed by a laughing Emoji icon.
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The Sun understands Ruth is keen to stay in the couple’s £3.5million Surrey mansion while Eamonn is ready to start fresh with his girlfriend Katie.
A source said: “The aim is for Eamonn and Ruth to resolve their divorce as quickly as possible in the New Year.
“Ruth is keen to stay in their marital home as it is where she is settled.
“Eamonn on the other hand wants to get out and make a fresh start.
Ruth and Eamonn's relationship timeline
Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style.
Here’s how their romance played out…
1997 – The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children.
1997-2002 – To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told Daily Mail: “I thought it spoke volumes about the sort of man he was, the sort of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less.”
2002 – Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family.
2005 – Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle.
2006 – The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together.
2010 – Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth’s mother for her hand.
June 2010 – Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire.
2016 – Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles.
June 2019 – On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits “compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal,” while Ruth said it was “laughter and an equal marriage”.
November 2020 – Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary in a ‘show shake-up’.
December 2021 – After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning.
January 2022 – Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women.
September 2022 – Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve.
November 2022 – Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation.
September 2023 – Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery.
May 2024 – Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship.
September 2024 – Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a ‘fierce’ divorce lawyer.
“They aren’t dragging their heels and want this settled and done as quickly as possible.”
It came after The Sun On Sunday revealed Eamonn was keen to get engaged to Katie.
A pal said: “Eamonn has been talking openly about his plans to marry Katie and has made it clear he wants to spend the rest of his life with her.
“They’re already living together and he knows it feels right. They have a very strong connection and get on very well. She has given him a real lust for life and she looks after him.”
Loose Women anchor Ruth was recently quick to take a swipe at her ex after his getaway came to light.