Eamonn Holmes has purchased a luxury new-build property in a secluded hamlet near Holywood, Northern Ireland, intended as a weekend retreat with his younger partner Katie Alexander. The 66-year-old former This Morning host reportedly paid a deposit on one of the homes, which cost between £700,000 and £900,000.
The property will serve as a base for trips to see Holmes's family and provide an escape for the couple. A source told The Sun that Holmes had been seeking a new place in Northern Ireland for some time, adding that it will be 'the perfect place to build a home with Katie, with no memories of anyone else'. The source noted the homes can be custom-built to accommodate Holmes's mobility needs, as he has used a walking stick and wheelchair since 2021.
The purchase comes ahead of the release of Ruth Langsford's memoir, 'Feeling Fabulous', due on February 26. The 65-year-old Loose Women star announced the book on Instagram, stating it will cover 'the ups and the downs, the good and the not so good' of her life, including her relationship with Holmes. The couple split in 2024 after 27 years together, and Holmes quickly moved on with relationship therapist Katie Alexander, 43.
Langsford has remained single since the separation and recently revealed she has been attending counselling. Speaking to woman&home magazine, she described therapy as 'calming' and said it helps her question her feelings.
