Newly-divorced TV star holidays with much younger girlfriend

This 64-year-old TV star was spotted with his much younger girlfriend as he finalises his high-profile divorce from his former co-host.

British TV presenter Eamonn Holmes and his girlfriend Katie Alexander have been photographed jetting back to the UK after a romantic holiday in Spain.

The new couple’s getaway comes as Holmes’ ex and former TV co-host Ruth Langsford called in a “fierce” divorce lawyer.

Last weekend new couple Eamonn and Katie arrived in Barcelona, Spain, to board Virgin Voyager’s luxurious Scarlet Lady, after The Sun revealed that the TV presenter, 64, was going to take his new woman Katie, 42, away on holiday.

The pair were recently seen looking loved-up in Ibiza, but have since been pictured back at Barcelona airport where they started their trip.

Eamonn, who uses a mobility scooter due to chronic back pain, looked casual in a navy jacket, matching trousers and blue slip on trainers.

Eamonn Holmes and girlfriend Katie Alexander on holiday. Picture: via Mega Agency

He completed his look with aviator sunglasses.

Meanwhile marriage counsellor Katie, 42, looked chic in a black vest, whiter trousers and a red jumper wrapped around her shoulders.

The Sun recently revealed that Ruth, 64, has hired a “fierce” divorce ­lawyer in their marital split.

Eamonn will be up against Catherine Costley, a protegee of Baroness Fiona Shackleton, who was enlisted by Paul McCartney in his break-up.

Loose Women host Ruth turned to her several months ago as she seeks to end her 14-year marriage to Eamonn with a financial settlement.

Eamonn is believed to be using lawyer Rachael Somerset from London-based firm Level.

Eamonn is set to move in with his girlfriend, just four months after announcing his shock split from Langsford, who still wears their wedding ring.

Eamonn was with his TV co-host Ruth Langsford since the late 90s … Picture: WPA Pool/Getty

But has now moved on with Katie, 22 years his junior. Picture: News Licensing / MEGA

Taking big steps in their romance, the couple is now looking to make it more official, as a source close to the relationship counsellor told The Sun: “Katie’s assured him she’s in it for the long haul and they’re both settling down nicely.

“They’ve been spending so much time at his Kingston flat that they’re even looking to move in together permanently.

“Eamonn doesn’t want to stay in his rented place as it’s too small, too expensive and, without airconditioning, gets very hot.

Eamonn and Katie on holiday in Barcelona. Picture: Splash/MEGA

Eamonn and Ruth were morning TV’s golden couple. Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty

“It’s on the basement floor as well, with people looking in as they walk past all the time so isn’t private enough for them.

“With that in mind, they’re really keen to move into a bigger place in the country with lots of land.

“Katie will obviously be there to care for Eamonn as he grows older and thinks it’s best to do that somewhere without prying eyes.”

Eamonn and Ruth first started dating in the 90s and tied the knot in 2010.

This story originally appeared on The Sun and is republished here with permission

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