Veteran broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has officially announced his engagement to Katie Alexander, marking a decisive and emotional turning point in his personal life following the breakdown of his 14-year marriage to Ruth Langsford. The news, confirmed by close friends and sources close to the couple, brings an end to months of speculation and signals Holmes’s commitment to a fresh start after what he has described as a “painful but necessary” separation.
Holmes, 66, and Langsford, 65, announced their split in May 2024 after more than two decades together. The couple, who share a son, Jack, cited “irreconcilable differences” stemming from long work hours, health challenges, and growing apart. Langsford has since spoken openly about the hurt, while Holmes has focused on rebuilding his life privately. The engagement to Katie Alexander, 43, a former GB News colleague and longtime friend, comes after the pair were first linked romantically in late 2024.
Sources say the couple became close during Holmes’s time at GB News, where Alexander worked in production. “They’ve been together quietly for over a year,” one insider told The Sun. “Katie has been a rock for Eamonn through a very difficult period. This engagement is about hope, not rebound. They’re planning a future together — and they’re serious.”
A £3 million home in the Surrey countryside has reportedly been secured as a wedding gift and symbol of their new beginning. The property, described as “peaceful and private,” includes extensive gardens, a home gym, and space for family gatherings. Friends say it represents Holmes’s desire for a “clean break” from the past — a place free from memories of his previous marriage and the intense media scrutiny that followed the split.
The announcement has divided public opinion. Supporters praise Holmes for finding happiness after a painful chapter, with many noting his openness about mobility struggles following back surgery and the emotional toll of divorce. “He deserves joy,” one fan posted online. “Life is too short to stay stuck in misery.” Others have expressed sympathy for Langsford, who has spoken candidly about feeling “hurt” and “betrayed” in interviews. “It’s hard to see him move on so publicly,” another commenter wrote. “Ruth deserves better than being reduced to ‘the ex’ while he starts over.”
Holmes has not yet commented directly on the engagement, but sources say he and Alexander plan a small, intimate wedding later this year, away from the spotlight. Langsford, who continues to host on Loose Women, has maintained a dignified silence on the new development but recently told viewers she is “focusing on myself and my son” and “looking forward, not back.”
The couple’s son Jack, 23, has stayed neutral in public, though friends say he remains close to both parents and is supportive of his father’s happiness. Holmes’s professional life has also stabilized — he continues hosting on GB News and has hinted at new projects in 2026.
For a man who spent decades in the public eye, the engagement represents a deeply personal pivot. After years of high-profile work, health battles, and a very public marriage breakdown, Holmes appears to be choosing peace, privacy, and a quieter kind of love. Alexander, described as “grounded, kind, and fiercely loyal,” has been credited with helping him through the darkest days.
As Britain watches yet another chapter in the Holmes-Langsford saga unfold, the message is clear: life moves forward, even when it hurts. One chapter has closed. Another — filled with hope, healing, and a £3 million new beginning — is just starting.
Congratulations to Eamonn and Katie. May this new chapter bring the happiness they both deserve.
