She describes herself as ‘too glam to present a rattling’, loves to bop within the kitchen and is the type of fun-loving mom who slides down the steps on a mattress.
At first look, relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, 43, may not appear the most certainly match for TV presenter Eamonn Holmes, 64, and never least due to the 21- 12 months age hole.
The previous Good Morning Britain star break up from his spouse Ruth Langsford in Might, with mates suggesting on the time that the Free Girls panellist felt ‘extra his carer than a spouse’ because the Belfast-born star grew to become ‘an increasing number of grumpy’.
Eamonn has been combating again issues after struggling slipped discs and a fall at residence in 2022, and is counting on strolling aids and a wheelchair whereas making an attempt to regain his mobility.
There isn’t any doubt a divorce and well being points would create a difficult scenario for any new couple, however mother-of-three Katie is claimed to be ‘smitten’ with the TV star, who she’s at the moment having fun with a European cruise vacation with.
The important thing to unpacking the couple’s relationship could lie in Katie’s penchant for an older associate: the daddy of her elder son was almost 40 years her senior, whereas her ex-husband was 10 years older.
Eamonn Holmes was pictured with new girlfriend Katie Alexander in Barcelona on Sunday
Glamorous mother-of-three Katie Alexander has spoken of her love of dancing within the kitchen
‘I do see Katie every so often, however she is down in London. There aren’t any onerous emotions in any respect in direction of Katie, she’s a pleasant lady, she actually is,’ he advised MailOnline
As beforehand revealed by MailOnline, Katie was 19 and dealing as a store assistant when she fell for coach driver Michael Devine, then 59. Regardless of the age hole, the couple spent 5 years collectively and have a son named Ben, 22, who’s a eager footballer.
Now aged 81, Devine fondly remembers their time collectively and mentioned it was ‘sensible’ that she has discovered love with GB information presenter, Holmes.
Putting blonde Alexander has typically been seen with Holmes and sparked engagement rumours when she was seen earlier this week sporting a diamond ring on her engagement finger. She later confessed it was costume jewelry.
Talking completely to MailOnline, Devine mentioned his son advised him the couple have been an merchandise.
He mentioned: ‘Ben advised me Eamonn and Katie have been collectively, however he does not say a lot, he is extra occupied with kicking a soccer round.’
Devine, from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, added that he has an in depth relationship together with his son and sees him not less than as soon as per week.
It is understood that Alexander is ‘smitten’ with the charismatic former Good Morning Britain star, who introduced his separation from spouse of 14-years Ruth Langsford in Might
Alexander was 19 and dealing as a store assistant when she fell for 59-year-old Michael Devine, now 81 (pictured). The couple spent 5 years collectively and have a son referred to as Ben, 22
Though he and Katie parted methods greater than 20 years in the past he stays on good phrases along with her.
‘We have been break up up for lots of years now, however I see my son repeatedly, perhaps as soon as per week, he mentioned.
‘I do see Katie every so often, however she is down in London. There aren’t any onerous emotions in any respect in direction of Katie, she’s a pleasant lady, she actually is.
‘I want her nicely. Completely sensible, is Katie.’
Devine mentioned his work as a coach driver meant he spent lengthy intervals away from residence which put a pressure on the connection.
He took the blame for the break up including: ‘It was me working away that brought on the break up. I used to be freelance and transporting individuals and that was that.’
Their son was born at Dewsbury District Hospital on August tenth and took the surname of each dad and mom together with his final identify listed as Robshaw-Devine.
Social media posts by her son give a revealing glimpse of Katie’s fun-loving persona.
Alexander works as a relationship counsellor and her web site says that she takes ‘a holistic strategy to counselling’.
One snap, which he shared in 2013, reveals his mom toboganning down the steps at residence on a mattress.
‘Typically marvel who the kid is in our home,’ he wrote. ‘My mum sliding down the steps on a mattress!’
Elswhere, playful snaps present her poking her tongue out in snaps along with her son.
After her relationship together with his father broke down, she met and married bar proprietor George Alexander and welcomed two kids – a son and a daughter.
It seems she was concerned within the household enterprise and was listed as a director of the pizza cafe beforehand run by her ex-husband.
In the meantime, Eamonn is now getting into his grandfather period. His son Declan has two younger women together with his spouse Jenny.
Ought to issues work out with Katie, Eamonn can be a stepfather to a 13-year-old boy – the youngest of her three kids.
Nonetheless, Katie’s coaching as a counsellor means she’s additionally nicely outfitted to sort out a relationship with just a few challenges thrown in.
She presents in-person, phone and on-line remedy companies, at a value of £45 for a 50-minute session, working out of the wellness centre Easthorpe Corridor in Mirfield.
‘I work with person-centred modality and take a holistic strategy to counselling, specializing in you, the shopper. Which means you’ve the voice and the house to specific your self absolutely with out judgment,’ she mentioned.
‘My perception is that you just, the shopper, are able to, and maintain the facility of reaching what it’s that you really want out of life. It’s my job to try to assist you make sense of what can generally be tough to do alone.’
In response to her Instagram bio, she’s additionally a ‘kitchen dancer with a soul too glam to present a rattling’
In her spare time she additionally has a ardour for pictures and has her personal account devoted to her work
One nameless evaluate additionally praises Alexander’s companies, saying: ‘Katie made me really feel so comfy all through the periods, talking to her with no judgement and her permitting me to take a look at sure issues in a very totally different mild.
‘My confidence has grown massively and I’d extremely advocate Katie particularly for anybody feeling not sure if remedy is true for them.’
Nonetheless, she additionally has a enjoyable aspect, along with her private Instagram bio claiming: ‘Kitchen dancer with a soul too glam to present a rattling.’
Elsewhere she has an Instagram account devoted to her love of pictures. The bio reads: ‘Only a pictures loving Yorkshire woman taking some photos!’
The pair reportedly met a number of years in the past however have struck up an in depth friendship over the previous couple of years.
They initially acquired in touch through Twitter after each being concerned with a psychological well being charity.
Alexander commented on a publish and it sparked a dialog between the pair.
Most just lately, Katie has been seen visiting Holmes at his rented condo in South West London, after he moved out of his residence with Ruth in Surrey, from her residence in Yorkshire.
Mates have advised MailOnline that she and Holmes are so shut she’s ‘in love’ with him.
She apparently grew near the star after a ‘string of outings’ collectively, and has reportedly mentioned she is ‘in it for the lengthy haul.’
A supply beforehand advised The Mirror: ‘She helps Eamonn by means of the robust occasions however does not need to be seen as a wedding wrecker.
‘The friendship has grown in latest months however Eamonn’s marriage has been over for a while.’
The publication claims Holmes has taken her on a safari park journey, to a Manchester United recreation, a Beyoncé live performance and has spoiled her with items.
He has additionally endorsed a charity linked to her work and helped to host a fund-raising occasion freed from cost.
Mates defined that the lady’s counselling abilities embody dealing with ‘feeling unhappy’ and ‘separation and divorce’ subsequently it appears becoming she can be supporting Holmes at the moment of uncertainty.
Whereas his friendship with Katie is just not mentioned to be a cause for the wedding breakdown it’s understood that Ruth was unaware of her till just lately and has determined to take day off work
Holmes and Langsford tied the knot in 2010 after 13 years collectively, in a lavish ceremony on the grand nineteenth century Hampshire lodge, The Elvetham
Whereas his friendship with Alexander is just not mentioned to be a cause for the wedding breakdown it’s understood that Langsford was unaware of her till just lately and has determined to take day off work.
A supply advised The Solar: ‘Ruth was clearly conscious that her marriage was crumbling, however as particulars emerge, her upset has turned to anger.
‘Eamonn’s pal is shocked by being lavished with consideration and kindness from him.’
One pal then advised The Mirror: ‘Ruth was harm when she discovered about Eamonn’s friendship with one other lady however she is powerful and he or she can be again quickly with a smile on her face, placing her finest foot ahead, as she all the time does.
‘She wants a little bit of time to regroup after every little thing that is gone on, which is comprehensible, however she plans to return to Free Girls, with renewed vigour, in July.’
The pal additionally insisted that there was ‘no probability in any respect’ that the pair would ever get again collectively.