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The Sun
4 days ago
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TV star Eamonn Holmes, 65, enjoys holiday with bikini-clad lover Katie Alexander, 43, amid marriage split
TV host Eamonn Holmes enjoys a holiday with lover Katie Alexander in Cyprus — where there have been raging wildfires. The 65-year-old was seen in his electric wheelchair alongside Katie, 43, who wore a white shirt over a black bikini. 6 6 Eamonn chose a navy blue shirt while both sported hats in scorching Paphos. Katie was also seen in a brown dress with Eamonn at the resort, where they are staying at a five-star hotel. One tourist said: 'We were blown away to be staying at the same hotel as a star like Eamonn. 'He was in an electric wheelchair, looking very happy and releaxed. 'His partner is really attentive and takes good care of him.' He split from Loose Women host Ruth Langsford, 65, last year. The have previously been on trips together to his native Belfast and a Mediterranean cruise last year. Last week The Sun on Sunday told how the pair had gone through a rocky patch after Eamonn pulled out of plans to buy a house in her native West Yorkshire. Two people have died in the past week after fires tore through Paphos and Limassol. Eamonn Holmes whisks his lover Katie Alexander away on sunshine break with her family to Greece 6 6 6
Yahoo
23-07-2025
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Eamonn Holmes 'takes swipe at ex-wife Ruth Langsford' as he calls new partner Katie Alexander his 'soulmate'
Eamonn Holmes has reportedly gushed over his girlfriend Katie Alexander. The GB News presenter, 65, began dating the marriage counsellor, 43, at the end of last year after his split from Loose Women star Ruth Langsford following 14 years of marriage. According to Bella magazine, the presenter even called Katie his 'soulmate' at GB News star Nana Akua's engagement party earlier this month. He reportedly added: 'In sickness you find out who is there for you.' 'It was an insensitive comment from Eamonn, but he's smitten with Katie and does feel like she has been there for him through the hard times,' a source told The Mirror. 'That said, it is a kick in the teeth for Ruth because she has been there for him since the beginning.' The Standard has contacted a representative of Eamonn Holmes for comment, Eamonn been has been battling health issues for years after dislodging discs in his back which he said previously impinged on his sciatic nerve and affected the mobility of his right leg. In March, the presenter told his followers he is in constant pain. "Even when the sun shines there's pain,' he said, sharing a selfie to his 782,000 followers. "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 has frequently been pictured either in a wheelchair or relying on walking aids and turned to various therapies to aid his rehabilitation. And posting a throwback snap on social media in May, Eamonn said a picture of him broadcasting made him upset as he now can't walk. 'Great picture popped up from 3 years but it's made me sad - I could walk,' he wrote. 'Got to redouble my efforts.' Last year, Eamonn and his ex-partner Ruth Langsford confirmed that they were set to divorce after 14 years of marriage and 27 years together. Issuing a joint statement, a spokesperson for the former couple - who share one grown-up son - said: "Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing."
The Sun
19-07-2025
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- The Sun
‘Excited' Eamonn Holmes whisks lover away on luxury break to Greece amid ‘strained relationship with two of his sons'
TV presenter Eamonn Holmes has whisked his lover away on a sunshine break with her family to Greece. It comes amid claims his relationship with two of his own sons has become strained. 5 5 Eamonn, 65, was seen checking in at Heathrow on Friday with marriage counsellor Katie Alexander, 43. He forked out for the luxury trip to Greece — the setting for Homer's epic adventure Odyssey — also taking Katie's three grown-up children from her previous marriage. Yesterday, it was reported Eamonn has had a falling out with Niall, 32, the youngest of his three children with first wife Gabrielle. It was claimed that Niall was unhappy about his father's behaviour and the circumstances of his dad's marriage split from TV presenter second wife Ruth Langsford. Jack, 23, his son with Ruth, is also understood to be upset about their marriage breakdown and has sided with his mother. A source said: 'Things remain strained between him and his father.' But there was no sign of worry as the GB News frontman, who suffers from spine problems, travelled through the airport in a wheelchair, looking admiringly at Katie. Sources have revealed to The Sun on Sunday Katie was disappointed that Eamonn pulled out of buying a £550,000 semi-detached house in her native West Yorkshire, where they could stay close to her family home. She had told friends she was planning to move in some personal belongings to the new home as they prepared for a future together. A source told The Sun on Sunday: 'It was their first rocky patch but there's nothing a holiday can't fix.' Fresh twist in Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford's divorce as celeb pair battle over £3.6m home The relationship wobble came after Katie avoided the Television and Radio Industries Club awards last month, when Eamonn picked up a gong. She said she stayed away to protect her mental health. Eamonn is still waiting to finalise his divorce from Loose Women host Ruth, 65. He has been forking out about £6,000 a month renting a bachelor pad in Surrey after moving out of the marital home. 5 5
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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‘There were signs of his late wife everywhere': How to navigate co-habiting the second time around
You fall in love, you commit, you move in together… and that's when it all goes wrong. Or at least it might, if you're the new partner, moving into the home your beloved shared with their ex. Add older children who've had to cope with divorce or bereavement into the mix and many couples decide it makes a lot more sense to live apart. TV presenter Eamonn Holmes lives 200 miles from his girlfriend, Katie Alexander, who remains in Yorkshire with her children, while Gwyneth Paltrow and husband Brad Falchuk reportedly retained separate homes until the children (from previous marriages) were grown up. But it's not just children getting used to someone new that causes concern – for many, the reality of moving into the gap left by a departed spouse is challenging. 'When we met 15 years ago, Paul had been amicably divorced for three years,' says Siobhan Veitch*, 56, a teacher from Liverpool. 'He still lived in the big Victorian semi they'd bought together. We dated for 18 months, but I never felt fully relaxed there,' she admits. 'There were reminders of Lisa everywhere – the stylish bedroom decor, the lovely garden, and there were still family photographs up,' says Siobhan. 'Paul's not very observant and I don't think he even registered them.' Their daughter, Carla, then 22, had left, but her room was still there for her, explains Siobhan. 'It all added to the sense that I was on somebody else's turf and I struggled to explain without sounding jealous.' But as their romance blossomed and moving in together loomed, 'I explained how much Lisa's ongoing presence bothered me. He was very understanding and gave me carte blanche to redecorate. We put their family pictures in Carla's room, and over the next year, we gradually revamped the house together,' she says. 'Now, it feels like ours.' But think carefully before you move into the ex-marital home, says counsellor Georgina Sturmer. 'Making this move might leave us feeling haunted by the lingering presence or memories of an ex,' she warns. 'This can lead to resentment or even jealousy of their shared past, particularly if the decor or furniture remains unchanged.' If your partner was bereaved, this can potentially make it even more complex. 'We may feel that the property seems 'haunted' by their memory – it could even feel like a shrine,' Sturmer adds. 'This might represent a healthy part of the grieving process, but it will act as a constant reminder to the new partner, and could even leave them feeling watched or judged by the 'perfect' late spouse.' It may be wise to retain separate homes for a while, agrees Sarah Sinclair*, 68, from Wiltshire, who was widowed at 54. 'When Jonathan died from pancreatic cancer, I was in shock. It was less than a year from diagnosis to hospice. We were childless by choice, and suddenly it was just me rattling round our big old farmhouse,' she explains. 'I joined a local bereavement group so I didn't have to keep burdening friends with my grief.' Sarah struck up a friendship with widower Richard. 'I found being with him a great comfort. After about a year, we slipped into a gently romantic relationship. He was selling his marital home but he wasn't sure where to go next,' she says. 'On an impulse I suggested he move in with me – separate rooms, but we could enjoy being around each other.' Sarah hoped it would mark the start of a new phase, 'but within just a few weeks I knew it was a mistake. 'Jonathan and I had met at university, we were very compatible. We were also both tidy. Richard left a trail of pans, damp towels and footprints. I tried not to criticise, but whenever I saw the debris, I felt another stab of grief for Jonathan,' she admits. 'I'd also feel a strange shock when I saw a figure in the room, and it wasn't Jonathan but Richard. One day, he was reading a book that I knew Jonathan would have hated, and all I could think about was how wrong it felt to have him in the same space.' Eventually, Sarah felt Richard's residency had to end. 'I think I said something like, 'I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed…' and because he's kind, he said he could tell and that he'd go to stay with his sister and perhaps we could keep seeing each other.' But once he'd left, she confesses, 'I almost felt the house breathe a sigh of relief. It had been much too soon, and I couldn't feel anything more than friendship towards Richard after that. We are still friends, and I still live there alone.' Sarah adds, 'I'd advise anyone in my position to grieve properly before they even think about filling the vacated space in their home – and when you do meet someone new, maybe live separately for a while.' In fact, 2024 research from Lancaster University and University College London found that over-60s who keep their own living spaces enjoy 'better mental wellbeing', while for those in new romantic relationships, 'living apart together' is 10 times more likely than embarking on a new marriage, and 64 per cent were happily living within 30 minutes of one another. It may well be easier than the endless negotiations and emotional potholes that come with moving into the ex-spouse's house – particularly if they're still around. 'If the ex continues to keep one foot in the door, then this can feel destabilising,' says Sturmer. 'We all need our home to feel safe and private.' Much of it comes down to how secure we feel in the relationship, and in ourselves, she says, but it's helpful to agree ground rules. 'Boundaries are key to helping both parties feel understood and respected.' It's also useful to acknowledge the issue upfront. 'Start by reflecting on what really matters to each of you, and use 'I statements' to express how you are feeling, like, 'I find it really hard that this house is full of pictures that date back to your previous relationship', then add a 'because' to explain your reasoning – 'because I feel a bit sad and jealous every time I look at them',' she adds. This honesty and vulnerability removes any sense of accusation, says Sturmer. But while both older partners might be able to navigate the difficulties, what about the adult children who suddenly find their step-parent installed in the master bedroom, and their own mum or dad banished from memory? Vix Munro, a financial coach from Somerset, was 13 when her father remarried after her mother's death two years earlier. 'It wasn't discussed with me and my sisters – instead, we were told,' she says. 'I wasn't happy with her moving in, I was still grieving my mother's death. After the marriage, they redecorated – I assumed it was her who wanted to make the changes. I don't know if that was true,' she says now. 'There had been several wedding photos of my mother in our living room. These were all removed and replaced with photos from my father and stepmother's wedding. There were none left of my mother,' Vix recalls. 'There was also a reallocation of bedrooms. Whereas my mother and father had taken the smallest bedroom, my father and stepmother took the biggest. I felt my mother's presence was being erased.' Now, she says, 'As an adult, I understand that my stepmother moved into our home and needed it to feel it was hers too. However, that should have been done in a sympathetic way, given that there were children involved.' With hindsight, Munro says, 'I think it's about striking a balance between not erasing the deceased partner while also giving the new partner a presence.' She also points out that the teenagers should have been included in decision making around decoration, and offered a place to pay tribute to their mother with photographs or items on display. 'It's about having a reminder of the past, which is not just important for the children of the deceased,' she says, 'but also, the surviving spouse.' Sturmer says, 'There may be a complex set of loyalties and emotions, which warrants a calm discussion between the two adults to negotiate the possible sources of tension.' And, she adds, 'when the children do return home, it's helpful to have another set of conversations. To acknowledge that this is a new relationship and way of being – and that it shouldn't simply be a continuation of a past existence.' *Names have been changed, as have those of their family members Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. 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Telegraph
12-07-2025
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‘There were signs of his late wife everywhere': How to navigate co-habiting the second time around
You fall in love, you commit, you move in together… and that's when it all goes wrong. Or at least it might, if you're the new partner, moving into the home your beloved shared with their ex. Add older children who've had to cope with divorce or bereavement into the mix and many couples decide it makes a lot more sense to live apart. TV presenter Eamonn Holmes lives 200 miles from his girlfriend, Katie Alexander, who remains in Yorkshire with her children, while Gwyneth Paltrow and husband Brad Falchuk reportedly retained separate homes until the children (from previous marriages) were grown up. But it's not just children getting used to someone new that causes concern – for many, the reality of moving into the gap left by a departed spouse is challenging. 'I never felt fully relaxed there' 'When we met 15 years ago, Paul had been amicably divorced for three years,' says Siobhan Veitch*, 56, a teacher from Liverpool. 'He still lived in the big Victorian semi they'd bought together. We dated for 18 months, but I never felt fully relaxed there,' she admits. 'There were reminders of Lisa everywhere – the stylish bedroom decor, the lovely garden, and there were still family photographs up,' says Siobhan. 'Paul's not very observant and I don't think he even registered them.' Their daughter, Carla, then 22, had left, but her room was still there for her, explains Siobhan. 'It all added to the sense that I was on somebody else's turf and I struggled to explain without sounding jealous.' But as their romance blossomed and moving in together loomed, 'I explained how much Lisa's ongoing presence bothered me. He was very understanding and gave me carte blanche to redecorate. We put their family pictures in Carla's room, and over the next year, we gradually revamped the house together,' she says. 'Now, it feels like ours.' Lingering memories But think carefully before you move into the ex-marital home, says counsellor Georgina Sturmer. 'Making this move might leave us feeling haunted by the lingering presence or memories of an ex,' she warns. 'This can lead to resentment or even jealousy of their shared past, particularly if the decor or furniture remains unchanged.' If your partner was bereaved, this can potentially make it even more complex. 'We may feel that the property seems 'haunted' by their memory – it could even feel like a shrine,' Sturmer adds. 'This might represent a healthy part of the grieving process, but it will act as a constant reminder to the new partner, and could even leave them feeling watched or judged by the 'perfect' late spouse.' 'It was too much, too soon' It may be wise to retain separate homes for a while, agrees Sarah Sinclair*, 68, from Wiltshire, who was widowed at 54. 'When Jonathan died from pancreatic cancer, I was in shock. It was less than a year from diagnosis to hospice. We were childless by choice, and suddenly it was just me rattling round our big old farmhouse,' she explains. 'I joined a local bereavement group so I didn't have to keep burdening friends with my grief.' Sarah struck up a friendship with widower Richard. 'I found being with him a great comfort. After about a year, we slipped into a gently romantic relationship. He was selling his marital home but he wasn't sure where to go next,' she says. 'On an impulse I suggested he move in with me – separate rooms, but we could enjoy being around each other.' Sarah hoped it would mark the start of a new phase, 'but within just a few weeks I knew it was a mistake. 'Jonathan and I had met at university, we were very compatible. We were also both tidy. Richard left a trail of pans, damp towels and footprints. I tried not to criticise, but whenever I saw the debris, I felt another stab of grief for Jonathan,' she admits. 'I'd also feel a strange shock when I saw a figure in the room, and it wasn't Jonathan but Richard. One day, he was reading a book that I knew Jonathan would have hated, and all I could think about was how wrong it felt to have him in the same space.' Eventually, Sarah felt Richard's residency had to end. 'I think I said something like, 'I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed…' and because he's kind, he said he could tell and that he'd go to stay with his sister and perhaps we could keep seeing each other.' But once he'd left, she confesses, 'I almost felt the house breathe a sigh of relief. It had been much too soon, and I couldn't feel anything more than friendship towards Richard after that. We are still friends, and I still live there alone.' Sarah adds, 'I'd advise anyone in my position to grieve properly before they even think about filling the vacated space in their home – and when you do meet someone new, maybe live separately for a while.' Living apart together In fact, 2024 research from Lancaster University and University College London found that over-60s who keep their own living spaces enjoy 'better mental wellbeing', while for those in new romantic relationships, 'living apart together' is 10 times more likely than embarking on a new marriage, and 64 per cent were happily living within 30 minutes of one another. It may well be easier than the endless negotiations and emotional potholes that come with moving into the ex-spouse's house – particularly if they're still around. 'If the ex continues to keep one foot in the door, then this can feel destabilising,' says Sturmer. 'We all need our home to feel safe and private.' Much of it comes down to how secure we feel in the relationship, and in ourselves, she says, but it's helpful to agree ground rules. 'Boundaries are key to helping both parties feel understood and respected.' It's also useful to acknowledge the issue upfront. 'Start by reflecting on what really matters to each of you, and use 'I statements' to express how you are feeling, like, 'I find it really hard that this house is full of pictures that date back to your previous relationship', then add a 'because' to explain your reasoning – 'because I feel a bit sad and jealous every time I look at them',' she adds. This honesty and vulnerability removes any sense of accusation, says Sturmer. But while both older partners might be able to navigate the difficulties, what about the adult children who suddenly find their step-parent installed in the master bedroom, and their own mum or dad banished from memory? 'I felt my mother's presence was being erased' Vix Munro, a financial coach from Somerset, was 13 when her father remarried after her mother's death two years earlier. 'It wasn't discussed with me and my sisters – instead, we were told,' she says. 'I wasn't happy with her moving in, I was still grieving my mother's death. After the marriage, they redecorated – I assumed it was her who wanted to make the changes. I don't know if that was true,' she says now. 'There had been several wedding photos of my mother in our living room. These were all removed and replaced with photos from my father and stepmother's wedding. There were none left of my mother,' Vix recalls. 'There was also a reallocation of bedrooms. Whereas my mother and father had taken the smallest bedroom, my father and stepmother took the biggest. I felt my mother's presence was being erased.' Now, she says, 'As an adult, I understand that my stepmother moved into our home and needed it to feel it was hers too. However, that should have been done in a sympathetic way, given that there were children involved.' With hindsight, Munro says, 'I think it's about striking a balance between not erasing the deceased partner while also giving the new partner a presence.' She also points out that the teenagers should have been included in decision making around decoration, and offered a place to pay tribute to their mother with photographs or items on display. 'It's about having a reminder of the past, which is not just important for the children of the deceased,' she says, 'but also, the surviving spouse.' Sturmer says, 'There may be a complex set of loyalties and emotions, which warrants a calm discussion between the two adults to negotiate the possible sources of tension.' And, she adds, 'when the children do return home, it's helpful to have another set of conversations. To acknowledge that this is a new relationship and way of being – and that it shouldn't simply be a continuation of a past existence.'
