Eamonn Holmes appears to be firmly focused on the future as his relationship with girlfriend Katie Alexander gathers pace.
The veteran broadcaster is said to be planning the purchase of a high-end new home in Holywood, Northern Ireland, a place close to his family and somewhere he has long wanted a base.
Friends say the idea is simple: a comfortable, private retreat where he and Katie can spend relaxed weekends away from the spotlight.
Moving On After a Long Marriage
The move comes less than two years after Eamonn, 66, split from Ruth Langsford, 65, in June 2024.
The pair had been together for 27 years and married for 14, becoming one of daytime TV’s most recognisable couples during their long stint on This Morning.
Since the separation, both have largely avoided public comment about one another, choosing instead to quietly rebuild their lives.
Building Something New With Katie
Not long after the split, Eamonn began dating relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, 44.
Now, sources say he’s keen to put down fresh roots with her in a place free from old memories.
According to reports, the property he’s eyeing is part of a development that allows homes to be customised, including adaptations for wheelchair users — something particularly important to Eamonn following ongoing mobility issues.
The intention, insiders claim, is not a full-time move but a welcoming base for regular escapes back home.
Silence From the Camp, For Now
While the reports have sparked plenty of chatter, Eamonn’s representatives have declined to comment.
The presenter himself has stayed quiet, continuing a pattern of keeping his private life largely out of the public arena since the split.
That restraint has only fuelled curiosity as details of the potential purchase circulate.
Ruth Steps Into the Spotlight Alone
Ruth, meanwhile, has been preparing to tell her own story — on her own terms.
This week, she teased the release of her first memoir, Ruth Langsford Feeling Fabulous, which is set to hit shelves on February 26.
In social media posts, she described the book as an honest account of her life, touching on both the highs and the lows, and the lessons that shaped her along the way.
Finding Her Feet After Heartbreak
Away from the cameras, Ruth has been open about the work she’s done on herself since the marriage ended.
She revealed she began counselling around the time of the separation and has continued with it ever since, describing therapy as grounding and practical rather than judgmental.
For her, it’s been about understanding emotions, not being consumed by them, and learning how to move forward after the end of a very long relationship.
Looking Ahead With Cautious Optimism
Despite remaining single, Ruth has hinted she hasn’t closed the door on love altogether.
She’s spoken candidly about how fear and uncertainty have slowly given way to a sense of calm and resilience.
Where there was once darkness, she now says she sees the possibility of light — and, importantly, a future she feels strong enough to face.
Old Tensions, New Realities
Those close to the former couple say the breakdown of the marriage was complex, involving health challenges and emotional strain.
There has been no suggestion that Eamonn was unfaithful, despite later revelations that he knew Katie years before their relationship began.
The pair are yet to finalise their divorce and are reportedly locked in difficult financial discussions, including the potential sale of their marital home.
Money Worries and Lingering Battles
Adding to the strain, Eamonn has also spoken publicly about financial troubles of his own.
He has claimed he was left “ruined” following a long-running dispute with HMRC over his employment status at ITV during his This Morning years.
As both he and Ruth navigate legal, financial and emotional fallout, it’s clear their shared past is still casting a long shadow — even as each tries to step into a very different future.
What Comes Next?
With Eamonn looking to create a fresh base in Northern Ireland and Ruth embracing a new, independent chapter through writing and self-reflection, their lives are continuing on separate paths.
The next stage may be uncertain, but for both, it appears to be about reclaiming control, rebuilding stability, and figuring out what happiness looks like now.
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