Former This Morning presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford announced their shock split back in May, with Eamonn going on to be linked to new girlfriend Katie Alexander

The ex-husband of Eamonn Holmes’ new girlfriend has come forward to offer his sympathy for Ruth Langsford.

Former This Morning hosts Ruth and Eamonn announced their shock divorce in May, after 14 years of marriage and 27 years as a couple.

While Ruth has been navigating life after separating from her ex, Eamonn, 64, has since been linked with 42-year-old divorcee Katie Alexander, a relationship counsellor.

Katie was married to George Alexander, 53, between 2010 and 2022, with the couple still an item when Katie began her friendship with GB News host Eamonn.

There’s no suggestion of any overlap between the relationships, although it’s reported Eamonn and Ruth’s marriage came to an end after she was “devastated” to find messages from another woman on his laptop.

Now, businessman George has said he has “a lot of sympathy for Ruth”. Speaking to The Sun, he admitted he was “heartbroken” when his own marriage came to an end, adding it took him years to “recover”.

He said: “She’s going through what I did after our marriage ended.” George added: “She was not swooning over him like he was George Clooney. But she liked being on social media and one day she said she’d had a reply from him.”

George revealed that Katie and Eamonn were speaking on social media when they were together – as friends – adding that he was “surprised” to find out the pair were “regularly” meeting up after his divorce in 2022.

The Mirror has reached out to Eamonn’s reps, with Ruth’s declining to comment.

Things have turned sour between the former couple, with Ruth said to be ’embarrassed’ following false reports of an engagement between her ex and his new girlfriend.

After Katie was papped wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger, rumours emerged, but sources later confirmed the claims to be untrue. However, Ruth was still said to have been upset by the situation, with a source claiming ‘there has been tears’.

“Ruth has been trying her best to be respectful to Eamonn for the sake of both their families and especially Jack. She is still wearing her wedding ring and doesn’t feel right taking it off at the moment and she wanted to be as respectful as possible and does want to invite any more speculation about their situation,” a source told OK! Magazine.

“But seeing Eamonn’s new woman wearing an engagement ring over the weekend really upset her, not because of Eamonn moving on, but because she finds it hard having their marriage and split back in the limelight again. She would prefer it was done in private but she understands that there will be interest – it just feels like another blow – and she feels embarrassed about it all.”
In the midst of their highly publicized split, former This Morning hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have been the center of attention following rumors of Eamonn’s new relationship with Katie Alexander.

The news of Eamonn’s new girlfriend has brought a wave of sympathy from Katie’s ex-husband, George Alexander.

George, who was once married to Katie for 12 years before their divorce in 2022, has expressed his understanding and support for Ruth in the aftermath of her separation from Eamonn.

Having gone through his own heartbreak and recovery after their marriage ended, George empathizes with Ruth’s situation, stating that he knows firsthand the difficulty of navigating life after a long-term relationship.

Reflecting on his past with Katie, George revealed that Eamonn and Katie were already in contact during their marriage, though strictly as friends.

However, George was taken aback to learn that their friendship had evolved into something more serious following his divorce. Despite the unexpected turn of events, George harbors no ill will towards his ex-wife or her new partner, understanding that relationships can take unexpected turns.

Meanwhile, Ruth has been handling the public scrutiny and rumors surrounding Eamonn and Katie’s alleged engagement with grace and dignity.

While some false reports circulated about an impending engagement between Eamonn and Katie after she was seen wearing a diamond ring, sources have clarified that the rumors were unfounded. Ruth, who is still wearing her wedding ring, has chosen to maintain a sense of respect and privacy amidst the media frenzy.

Despite the challenges and emotions that come with navigating a high-profile divorce, Ruth remains focused on prioritizing her family and protecting her son, Jack, from unnecessary speculation.
While the public spotlight may be relentless, Ruth’s determination to handle the situation with grace and respect speaks volumes about her character.

As the drama continues to unfold, one thing is clear – Ruth Langsford’s strength and resilience are truly admirable, and she deserves nothing but support and understanding during this challenging time.
Let us continue to keep Ruth in our thoughts and send her positive energy as she navigates this chapter of her life with courage and grace.