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The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
What Chris Hughes & JoJo Siwa are REALLY like behind the scenes – my day with them was eye-opening
IN my 20 years as a journalist I've been asked about Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa more than any other celebrity couple. It feels like everywhere I go people want to know 'Is it fake?' 'Are they legit?' 'What are they like?'... Well, let me tell you. Advertisement 9 Kelly Allen interviewed Chris Hughes for his first ever Fabulous Magazine cover Credit: Mark Hayman - Fabulous 9 Chris and JoJo are the real deal, says Kelly Credit: Chris Hughes / Instagram 9 The couple met on Celebrity Big Brother in April and fell head over heels for one another Credit: ITV 9 JoJo opened up about the criticism they've received from trolls as a couple Credit: Getty I can say unequivocally that they are 100 per cent the real deal. Advertisement Two weeks ago I got to see them together in person as we met I've known Chris since 2017 when he came out of Love Island and over the years I've hung out with him at events with various partners including this smitten before. Organising photoshoots with celebrities' busy schedules is always a struggle but with Chris we weren't just trying to fit it in around his work which included attending Royal Ascot in his role as racing commentator and Coral Ambassador but also balancing his transatlantic dating schedule. He's frequently hopping on planes now to the States to see his girlfriend. And when Advertisement Thankfully he was way too professional to cancel so there was much excitement in the office when his team asked 'would it be ok for him to bring JoJo along with him?' It's been the most The last time I saw Chris was at Cheltenham Races in March and we talked candidly about him going into the house and what he should expect. I warned him it was very different to the Love Island villa and that he needed to keep his cool as it's designed to be a pressure cooker. Neither of us would have expected that he would go in there and fall for JoJo - who he calls Joelle and she refers to him as 'My sweet Christopher'. Advertisement JoJo Siwa says she'll NEVER break up with Chris Hughes saying their relationship is 'earthquake proof' He told me: 'Everything that happened on CBB, and everything that has happened since. . . I know it's such a clichéd thing to say, but I would never have believed it in a million years.' And he's not the only one but when I arrived at the studio in East London I witnessed first hand They were sitting on the floor facing each other with their legs interlocked, holding hands chatting. Both jumped up when they saw me and Chris proudly introduced me to his girlfriend. The first thing that struck me about JoJo is how pretty she is in real life. She was dressed casually in long baggy denim shorts with a £465 Off White black knitted jumper with her hair half up half down. Her skin is absolutely flawless and she beamed her whiter than white smile at me. She had such a warm friendly energy that I was instantly drawn to her. Advertisement The interview was scheduled at the start of the day and we went to a nearby coffee shop without JoJo jokingly telling her: 'We can't talk about you if you are there.' 9 Chris described meeting JoJo as 'a magical feeling', above Kelly with the star couple 'Magical feeling' Chris was incredibly candid during the hour long chat about future together. Describing meeting her as 'a magical feeling', he frequently mentioned destiny and the universe bringing them together. He told me: 'I've never been fixated on the universe but there are so many weird signs that the universe has given me in the last two months. Advertisement "I genuinely believe that everything that has happened was meant to happen. 'We keep using that word serendipity and that's what this is. Life handed me a blessing in my lap without it ever crossing my mind. "Something truly beautiful while I was focusing on something so unrelated. "I can never hate the universe if it decides to give me a few bad breaks in the future, I'll say 'okay fair enough' because once upon a time, it gave me her. That happiness is enough for my lifetime.' I think of myself as quite a tough journalist - I can count on my hand how many times I've cried during an interview and I had tears in my eyes as he told me how he feared he would never find anyone who would love him and he worried that there was something wrong with him. Advertisement I couldn't help but smile as he gushed about how happy he was now that they were together. He showed me countless videos of them together - some of them both in tears as they said emotional goodbyes at the airport. I've never been fixated on the universe but there are so many weird signs that the universe has given me in the last two months Chris Hughes I had no doubt that this lad was And the feelings from the dancer were clearly mutual. Following the interview JoJo joked at how 'wild' British journalists are adding 'They just ask whatever they want. They will just say 'Are you gonna get married?' Advertisement I laughed: 'Oh I asked Chris that.' She was intrigued though and wanted to know his answer. She also showed me a picture of a sentimental gift she had bought him - I'll not ruin the surprise by sharing what it was. I've had a difficult time over the past few years - again it's not something I really talk about in a professional environment. But I felt so comfortable with JoJo that I shared what my life away from work had been like. As I got emotional, she hugged me. She spoke to me with such compassion, kindness not to mention maturity that I could understand why Chris (and his entire group of family and friends) have fallen in love with her. Advertisement 9 American star JoJo has plans to spend more time in the UK Credit: Instagram 9 JoJo rose to fame as an 11-year-old on Dance Moms and is worth £15million Credit: Instagram She was honest too about their struggles and I shared with her that while in college in the States I had similarly fallen for one of my friends and how there are some weird hurdles to overcome in the change of dynamic as well as what it's like to have to deal with everyone having an opinion on your love life. We talked about how much she liked being in the UK and her plans to spend more time here. Advertisement She's obsessed with drinking tea and despite being a multi millionaire happily tucked into a lunch of Pret sandwiches and salads as well snacking on sweets including Love Hearts and Drumsticks. She lamented that she wasn't able to stay long enough to get to go to Wimbledon but revealed that Chris was taking her to the The shoot had a rugged theme with Chris posing topless and JoJo was a total cheerleader going 'Babe, you look so hot!' as she snapped on her phone pictures and videos behind the scenes. She admitted: 'He will definitely want to look back on these later.' In between each outfit change they cuddled and kissed and it was clear they couldn't keep their hands off each other. Advertisement We can just lie with each other and be in each other's company. That to us when it feels like there is no one else in the world except us is pure happiness Chris Hughes Later she expressed concern that he was going to actually shave his beard off when he posed with a razor for one of the shots. We also had him hanging off some thick chains covered in oil , in order to get his 'pump' on he dropped to the floor and started doing press ups. It was really impressive. JoJo and I both locked eyes with each other and she quipped proudly: 'That's my boyfriend.' While we got the last of the photographs, JoJo made TikToks in the corner of the studio. One she later posted was captioned: 'lil fit check while I was being a professional girlfriend on set for the day.' Advertisement And a total professional she was. She posed for photos with the team - even doing a birthday message for the photographer's daughter's birthday before it was time to go. While most celebrities are usually rushing off to an event or red carpet Chris shrugged at the suggestion saying they were just going home. He had told me earlier: "A lot of my happiness comes from sitting on my sofa. I don't go out much. I'm not really a partier. I don't drink. I like watching TV with a cup of TV. "And thank god that's so reciprocated from her side. So we can just lie with each other and be in each other's company. Advertisement "That to us when it feels like there is no one else in the world except us is pure happiness.' And so it was time to leave with a taxi arriving to whip Chris and JoJo back to his home in Windsor and back to their own version of happiness. 9 The pair couldn't keep their hands off each other on set of the Fab Mag shoot, above a picture they posted online Credit: Snapchat 9 Chris with ex partner Olivia Atwood on Love Island in 2017 Credit: Rex Features
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
What Chris Hughes & JoJo Siwa are REALLY like behind the scenes – my day with them was eye-opening
Chris was incredibly candid during our hour long chat, as JoJo opened up about their struggles and the criticism they've received from trolls 'MAGICAL FEELING' What Chris Hughes & JoJo Siwa are REALLY like behind the scenes – my day with them was eye-opening IN my 20 years as a journalist I've been asked about Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa more than any other celebrity couple. It feels like everywhere I go people want to know 'Is it fake?' 'Are they legit?' 'What are they like?'... Well, let me tell you. 9 Kelly Allen interviewed Chris Hughes for his first ever Fabulous Magazine cover Credit: Mark Hayman - Fabulous 9 Chris and JoJo are the real deal, says Kelly Credit: Chris Hughes / Instagram 9 The couple met on Celebrity Big Brother in April and fell head over heels for one another Credit: ITV 9 JoJo opened up about the criticism they've received from trolls as a couple Credit: Getty I can say unequivocally that they are 100 per cent the real deal. Two weeks ago I got to see them together in person as we met Chris, 32, for his first ever Fabulous Magazine cover. It's also the first time he's really opened up about his feelings for the 23-year-old Nesbraska born star, who rose to fame as an 11-year-old on Dance Moms and is worth £15million. I've known Chris since 2017 when he came out of Love Island and over the years I've hung out with him at events with various partners including Olivia Atwood, who he met while in the villa as well as Jesy Nelson, when he accompanied her to the National TV Awards in 2020 and I've never seen him this smitten before. Organising photoshoots with celebrities' busy schedules is always a struggle but with Chris we weren't just trying to fit it in around his work which included attending Royal Ascot in his role as racing commentator and Coral Ambassador but also balancing his transatlantic dating schedule. He's frequently hopping on planes now to the States to see his girlfriend. And when JoJo is in the UK, he understandably wants to spend every minute with her - so when I saw online the day before we were due to shoot she had jetted in without telling Chris I was filled with dread that they would call it off [she very sweetly asked the paps who got her arriving off her flight at Heathrow to hold onto the pictures for a couple of hours so to not ruin the surprise.] Thankfully he was way too professional to cancel so there was much excitement in the office when his team asked 'would it be ok for him to bring JoJo along with him?' It's been the most whirlwind couple of months for the pair, who met on Celebrity Big Brother in April. The last time I saw Chris was at Cheltenham Races in March and we talked candidly about him going into the house and what he should expect. I warned him it was very different to the Love Island villa and that he needed to keep his cool as it's designed to be a pressure cooker. Neither of us would have expected that he would go in there and fall for JoJo - who he calls Joelle and she refers to him as 'My sweet Christopher'. JoJo Siwa says she'll NEVER break up with Chris Hughes saying their relationship is 'earthquake proof' He told me: 'Everything that happened on CBB, and everything that has happened since. . . I know it's such a clichéd thing to say, but I would never have believed it in a million years.' And he's not the only one but when I arrived at the studio in East London I witnessed first hand how in love the pair of them are. They were sitting on the floor facing each other with their legs interlocked, holding hands chatting. Both jumped up when they saw me and Chris proudly introduced me to his girlfriend. The first thing that struck me about JoJo is how pretty she is in real life. She was dressed casually in long baggy denim shorts with a £465 Off White black knitted jumper with her hair half up half down. Her skin is absolutely flawless and she beamed her whiter than white smile at me. She had such a warm friendly energy that I was instantly drawn to her. The interview was scheduled at the start of the day and we went to a nearby coffee shop without JoJo jokingly telling her: 'We can't talk about you if you are there.' 9 Chris described meeting JoJo as 'a magical feeling', above Kelly with the star couple 'Magical feeling' Chris was incredibly candid during the hour long chat about falling in love and his hopes for their future together. Describing meeting her as 'a magical feeling', he frequently mentioned destiny and the universe bringing them together. He told me: 'I've never been fixated on the universe but there are so many weird signs that the universe has given me in the last two months. "I genuinely believe that everything that has happened was meant to happen. 'We keep using that word serendipity and that's what this is. Life handed me a blessing in my lap without it ever crossing my mind. "Something truly beautiful while I was focusing on something so unrelated. "I can never hate the universe if it decides to give me a few bad breaks in the future, I'll say 'okay fair enough' because once upon a time, it gave me her. That happiness is enough for my lifetime.' I think of myself as quite a tough journalist - I can count on my hand how many times I've cried during an interview and I had tears in my eyes as he told me how he feared he would never find anyone who would love him and he worried that there was something wrong with him. I couldn't help but smile as he gushed about how happy he was now that they were together. He showed me countless videos of them together - some of them both in tears as they said emotional goodbyes at the airport. I've never been fixated on the universe but there are so many weird signs that the universe has given me in the last two months Chris Hughes I had no doubt that this lad was head over heels. And the feelings from the dancer were clearly mutual. Following the interview JoJo joked at how 'wild' British journalists are adding 'They just ask whatever they want. They will just say 'Are you gonna get married?' I laughed: 'Oh I asked Chris that.' She was intrigued though and wanted to know his answer. She also showed me a picture of a sentimental gift she had bought him - I'll not ruin the surprise by sharing what it was. I've had a difficult time over the past few years - again it's not something I really talk about in a professional environment. But I felt so comfortable with JoJo that I shared what my life away from work had been like. As I got emotional, she hugged me. She spoke to me with such compassion, kindness not to mention maturity that I could understand why Chris (and his entire group of family and friends) have fallen in love with her. 9 American star JoJo has plans to spend more time in the UK Credit: Instagram 9 JoJo rose to fame as an 11-year-old on Dance Moms and is worth £15million Credit: Instagram She was honest too about their struggles and the criticism they've received from trolls about their relationship. I shared with her that while in college in the States I had similarly fallen for one of my friends and how there are some weird hurdles to overcome in the change of dynamic as well as what it's like to have to deal with everyone having an opinion on your love life. We talked about how much she liked being in the UK and her plans to spend more time here. She's obsessed with drinking tea and despite being a multi millionaire happily tucked into a lunch of Pret sandwiches and salads as well snacking on sweets including Love Hearts and Drumsticks. She lamented that she wasn't able to stay long enough to get to go to Wimbledon but revealed that Chris was taking her to the British Summer Time Festival at Hyde Park in London to see Olivia Rodrigo to celebrate their one month anniversary. The shoot had a rugged theme with Chris posing topless and JoJo was a total cheerleader going 'Babe, you look so hot!' as she snapped on her phone pictures and videos behind the scenes. She admitted: 'He will definitely want to look back on these later.' In between each outfit change they cuddled and kissed and it was clear they couldn't keep their hands off each other. We can just lie with each other and be in each other's company. That to us when it feels like there is no one else in the world except us is pure happiness Chris Hughes Later she expressed concern that he was going to actually shave his beard off when he posed with a razor for one of the shots. We also had him hanging off some thick chains covered in oil, in order to get his 'pump' on he dropped to the floor and started doing press ups. It was really impressive. JoJo and I both locked eyes with each other and she quipped proudly: 'That's my boyfriend.' While we got the last of the photographs, JoJo made TikToks in the corner of the studio. One she later posted was captioned: 'lil fit check while I was being a professional girlfriend on set for the day.' And a total professional she was. She posed for photos with the team - even doing a birthday message for the photographer's daughter's birthday before it was time to go. While most celebrities are usually rushing off to an event or red carpet Chris shrugged at the suggestion saying they were just going home. He had told me earlier: "A lot of my happiness comes from sitting on my sofa. I don't go out much. I'm not really a partier. I don't drink. I like watching TV with a cup of TV. "And thank god that's so reciprocated from her side. So we can just lie with each other and be in each other's company. "That to us when it feels like there is no one else in the world except us is pure happiness.' And so it was time to leave with a taxi arriving to whip Chris and JoJo back to his home in Windsor and back to their own version of happiness. 9 The pair couldn't keep their hands off each other on set of the Fab Mag shoot, above a picture they posted online Credit: Snapchat
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Fresh blow for Eamonn Holmes' as telly firm racks up six figure debt amid divorce from Ruth Langsford
EAMONN Holmes has been dealt a fresh below as the presenter's telly firm has racked up a six figure debt. The Northern Irish star, 65, runs company Holmes & Away which takes in cash from his broadcasting work. 4 Eamonn Holmes has been a familiar on-screen presence for years Credit: Rex 4 The star has been experiencing ongoing health issues Credit: Getty 4 Eamonn split from wife Ruth Langsford last year Credit: Getty However, The Sun can reveal that the production firm has racked up a six figure debt. Figures uploaded to Companies House this week show the firm is £22,850 in the red for 2024 - following a £18,000 surplus last year. Annual accounts show the GB News host has creditors of almost £150,000 to pay. In addition, he also had a Corporation Tax rebate of £39,173 paid by HMRC . Read more on Eamonn Holmes Eamonn has assets that make up some of the shortfall, which is why the firm is £20k+ in the red once that's taken into account. The Sun has approached Eamonn's rep for comment. The former This Morning host – who health condition. The 65-year-old has been experiencing ongoing health issues, including chronic back pain - which he's attributed to slipped discs and a 2022 spinal surgery. Most read in News TV Eamonn has also spoken He's also struggled with shingles and has talked about experiencing difficulty seeing, even with his reading glasses. Eamonn Holmes reveals feud with 80s pop legend in on-air rant Last month he said he was in pain, 'even when the sun shines'. Sharing a selfie on Instagram, he penned: "Even when the sun shines there's pain. "Sometimes I feel I'll never beat this disc immobility but I'm determined to have a life. 'So pray for me, help me or get out of the way social media haters.' He is now 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 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 202 1 - 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. Eamonn and Ruth A spokesperson told It read: 'Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.' The pair 4 Eamonn and Ruth co-hosted This Morning on Fridays and school holidays Credit: Rex
Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Fresh blow for Eamonn Holmes' as telly firm racks up six figure debt amid divorce from Ruth Langsford
The star split from fellow TV presenter Ruth last year star's setback Fresh blow for Eamonn Holmes' as telly firm racks up six figure debt amid divorce from Ruth Langsford EAMONN Holmes has been dealt a fresh below as the presenter's telly firm has racked up a six figure debt. The Northern Irish star, 65, runs company Holmes & Away which takes in cash from his broadcasting work. 4 Eamonn Holmes has been a familiar on-screen presence for years Credit: Rex 4 The star has been experiencing ongoing health issues Credit: Getty 4 Eamonn split from wife Ruth Langsford last year Credit: Getty However, The Sun can reveal that the production firm has racked up a six figure debt. Figures uploaded to Companies House this week show the firm is £22,850 in the red for 2024 - following a £18,000 surplus last year. Annual accounts show the GB News host has creditors of almost £150,000 to pay. In addition, he also had a Corporation Tax rebate of £39,173 paid by HMRC. Eamonn has assets that make up some of the shortfall, which is why the firm is £20k+ in the red once that's taken into account. The Sun has approached Eamonn's rep for comment. The former This Morning host – who split from wife Ruth Langsford a year ago – continues to work despite a worsening health condition. The 65-year-old has been experiencing ongoing health issues, including chronic back pain - which he's attributed to slipped discs and a 2022 spinal surgery. Eamonn has also spoken about difficulties walking and reliance on a walking frame or wheelchair. He's also struggled with shingles and has talked about experiencing difficulty seeing, even with his reading glasses. Eamonn Holmes reveals feud with 80s pop legend in on-air rant Last month he said he was in pain, 'even when the sun shines'. Sharing a selfie on Instagram, he penned: "Even when the sun shines there's pain. "Sometimes I feel I'll never beat this disc immobility but I'm determined to have a life. 'So pray for me, help me or get out of the way social media haters.' He is now in a relationship with Yorkshire counsellor Katie Alexander, 43. 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. Eamonn and Ruth announced their split in May 2024 after 14 years of marriage. A spokesperson told fans about their split in a short but sweet statement. It read: 'Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.' The pair hadn't been seen together for over two years, last appearing alongside one another in a skit on Instagram.
The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eamonn Holmes looks loved up with girlfriend Katie Alexander as they glam up for romantic date at Royal Ascot
EAMONN Holmes and girlfriend Katie Alexander looked loved-up as they enjoyed a romantic date at Royal Ascot. GB News star Eamonn, 65, wore a classic grey morning suit with a top hat for the occasion. 4 Eamonn Holmes and Katie Alexander looked loved-up on their date at Ascot Credit: instagram/@katster32 4 The pair leaned in for a kiss in one snap Credit: instagram/@katster32 Advertisement 4 The couple have been dating since mid-2024 Credit: Instagram Meanwhile, Katie, 43, opted for a white ruffled gown with black polka dots. Taking to Instagram, Katie shared a selection of snaps from the pair's sunny day out last week. She captioned: "A Beautiful day with beautiful people at @ascotracecourse yesterday. Advertisement "Fantastic weather , albeit too hot which meant I had to drink more champagne! to stay hydrated!" Read more on Eamonn Holmes One of the sweet snaps showed Eamonn and Katie leaning in for a kiss. Eamonn began The Northern Irish broadcaster and ex-wife Ruth Langsford ended their 14-year marriage. Advertisement The former couple, who first began dating in 1996, share son Jack, who was born in 2002. Most read in Celebrity Breaking A source said previously: 'Eamonn and Ruth's relationship changed when they left This Morning. "They started moving in different directions in their careers and their priorities started to change. Eamonn Holmes hits out at 'horrible' celebrities on TV and admits 'there are so many false' stars 'Eamonn was desperate to return to Belfast, which he thinks of as home, but Ruth would never move. "It became a bone of contention. Advertisement 'As her ITV career continued, Eamonn went down another path and they became ships in the night. 'For the past two years they had led separate lives, professionally and personally.' Earlier this month, Katie Instagram story. 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 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 202 1 - 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. She took to her account to admit 2024 had been "the year of hell" with "lies about me and death threats from people who have never met me." She added: "Not only did my mental health suffer but also my childrens' did. Advertisement "One thing I don't do is forget. "But a huge thank you to my friends and family who know me, and the truth, and have supported me through the past year." 4 Eamonn and Ruth announced the end of their marriage last year Credit: PA
