EAMONN Holmes has announced he’s “full of Christmas cheer” after driving four hours to see his new girlfriend Katie Alexander.
The former This Morning anchor took to his page on X to make his happy demeanour known in what is his first festive period since his split with wife Ruth Langsford, 64.
The Sun was first to report this week how Eamonn, 65, had driven the length of the country to spend time with the marriage counsellor in Yorkshire.
Now, after a movie night in watching Deck The Halls, he confessed: “Now here’s a really good one.
“Just finished watching Danny DeVito & Matthew Broderick in Deck The Halls on @ITVX.
“I’m at last full of Christmas Cheer!!!”
He added: “A new favourite for my list.”
Fans were quick to share his enthusiasm, with one commenting: “Glad to see you are perking up. Concerned for you. Best for New Year.”
Another put: “Hope 2025 will be kind to you!”
A third wrote: “Hope you have had a lovely Christmas.”
Earlier this month, The Sun was first to report how Ruth and Eamonn were pushing for a “quickie divorce.”
The pair’s terms for their split came to light following their shock break-up in May.
The Sun told in May how the couple – who share son Jack – were to divorce after she found messages from him to another woman.
A source was first to tell us about the pair’s divorce conditions and stated: “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.
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 comes amid speculation Eamonn is ready to start afresh with his girlfriend Katie Alexander.
The Sun On Sunday previously revealed the former This Morning anchor was keen to get engaged to his new lover.
He was recently seen with her up north during the festive period.
Katie, 43, even organised for work to be carried out for the arrival of wheelchair user Eamonn in the small West Yorkshire town of Mirfield.
He woke with Katie on Christmas Day and was all set to meet her loved ones.
A source said: “Eamonn headed to Katie’s home for Christmas to show just how loved-up he really is.
“It was a 4½-hour drive from his bachelor pad in London. He’s met Katie’s two younger children before, but turning up at their home was still nerve-racking.”
