Eamonn Holmes is understood to have reassured his former partner Ruth Langsford that he is not set to get wed following reports that he was engaged.

Earlier this year, the former This Morning presenters confirmed they were divorcing after more than a decade.

Eamonn is now involved with 42-year-old Katie Alexander, who sparked engagement rumours in recent days after brandishing a sparkly diamond ring on her hand.

The Northern Ireland star has since quashed engagement rumours, though it is thought he is ‘in it for the long haul’ with Katie.

A source told MailOnline that Eamonn reached out to Ruth to confirm there was no truth in the speculation.

‘There are other people in this,’ they told the publication, ‘And I know Eamonn had to message Ruth to say there was nothing in the engagement speculation.’

They added that Eamonn was conscious of hurting Ruth’s feelings, making him hesitant to go public with his relationship despite Katie’s wishes.

‘Katie just wants to get it over and done with but Eamonn is less keen because he doesn’t want to hurt Ruth’s feelings,’ the insider shared.

Last month it was revealed that Ruth was ‘not ready to find love again‘ despite previously ‘considering getting back into dating.’

It is understood the Loose Women panellist had initially toyed with the idea of going back into the dating world, however she ‘doesn’t feel ready’ according to the Mirror source.

‘If truth be told, she has been left reeling after seeing Eamonn get close to a new woman,’ the source revealed.

According to the source, Ruth’s friends have a ‘long list of men’ they’d like to set her up with to try and help with the 64-year-old’s ’emotional rollercoaster’.

‘There have been moments where she has been down, thinking that she would probably never meet another man at her age. But her pals have told her that is ridiculous and simply not true,’ the source added.
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have been making headlines recently, but not for the reason you might think. Despite reports of an engagement between Eamonn and his new partner Katie Alexander, it seems that the former couple is not quite ready to walk down the aisle again. In fact, Eamonn has made a point to reassure Ruth that the engagement rumors are false and that he is simply enjoying his new relationship.

While Katie may have been eager to show off her shiny new ring, Eamonn seems to be taking things slow out of respect for Ruth. According to a source close to the couple, Eamonn reached out to Ruth to make sure she knew the truth and to avoid any unnecessary hurt feelings. It’s clear that Eamonn is being considerate of Ruth’s emotions during this difficult time.

As for Ruth, it seems that she is still coming to terms with the end of her marriage.

Despite considering getting back into the dating scene, Ruth is not quite ready to find love again. Her friends, on the other hand, are eager to set her up with a new man and help her move on from Eamonn.

They have reassured her that there are plenty of eligible bachelors out there for her to choose from.

It’s understandable that Ruth may be feeling a mix of emotions as she watches Eamonn move on with someone new.

However, her friends are there to support her through this emotional rollercoaster and remind her that love can come at any age. Ruth may not be ready to jump back into the dating pool just yet, but when she is, she will have plenty of options to choose from.

As this story continues to unfold, it’s clear that both Eamonn and Ruth are taking things one step at a time. While Eamonn may have found happiness with Katie, Ruth is still adjusting to her new normal.

Only time will tell what the future holds for these two, but for now, they are focused on moving forward with grace and understanding. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.