TV presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are rushing to get their divorce finalised. (they have a separation date of May 2024 already, 14 years after their wedding). They’ve been a fixture in the broadcasting world since their 19-year relationship began in 1997. Which has included teaming up on shows like This Morning.
Plans for a Swift Divorce
The couple does not plan to remain divorced for long. Ruth, 64, plans to continue living in their £3.5 million Surrey mansion to provide a period of stability as she adapts to change. By contrast, Eamonn, 65, wants a new life and has already stepped out in public with his new love, Katie Alexander, a 42-year-old relationship counselor. Eamonn Holmes seems focused on moving on quickly.
Warnings by Experts Against Rushed Proceedings
But relationship experts warn that rushing the divorce may only cause more stress. The ideal near-term outcome may please the steady-breathing partner, but should not ignore the emotional fallout and logistics for either party, notes Chloé Moreau of ExpertsEnRencontres. She warns that a deliberate approach can help reduce conflict and uncertainty for both Ruth and Eamonn Holmes.
Public Life as Well as Fundraising
Eamonn and Katie have been making appearances together in public, such as at a friend’s wedding in Essex, which suggests he is ready to move on. Despite health issues that have left him needing a wheelchair, Eamonn continues to work, still heading up a show at GB News. His public outings signal that Eamonn Holmes is eager to start a new chapter.
Ruth, on the other hand, is embracing new opportunities. She has already signed up to the ITV I’m A Celebrity spin-off show, Unpacked, which they have just been spotted boarding a flight to Australia to film. This initiative is a big step for her after her separation.
Family Considerations
The couple have a 22-year-old son, Jack, and maintaining their family dynamics is a priority in the meantime. They’re also working through custody of their dog, Maggie, and looking at how to keep her healthy during this transition involving Eamonn Holmes.
