Former This Morning couple, Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, called it quits last year before the GB News host moved on with new girlfriend, Katie Alexander

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford left their legion of loyal fans in shock when they announced they were splitting up last year(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford left their legion of loyal fans in shock when they announced they were splitting up last year. The former This Morning couple, both 65, are two of the most recognisable faces on TV and appeared to have one of the strongest marriages in the industry. However, in May, last year, they announced it was all over and were headed for divorce.

Proceedings between the pair are said to have become bitter, with sources claiming Eamonn is “pushing back'” on the terms of the divorce’ – as he moves on with girlfriend, Katie Alexander, 43 – while Ruth ‘wants to get things signed off asap.’

So, as the former couple divide up their assets as they move on with their lives, here’s the latest on their sad divorce, which Eamonn is said to be ‘dragging his feet’ over…

Eamonn Holmes is said to be ‘dragging his feet’ over the divorce(Image: Instagram)

Eamonn Holmes ‘dragging his feet’ in divorce with Ruth Langsford

Father-of four Eamonn, who shares son Jack, 22, with Ruth is said to “dragging his feet” over his divorce with the Loose Women star because the couple have got a lot of finances to sort out between them.

Claiming the Northern Irishman, who was married to Ruth for 14 years, feels “hard done by”, a source told The Sun: “Eamonn feels hard done by in the divorce. He’s dragging his feet because Ruth’s got the house and they have a lot of other financials still to sort out between them.”

Eamonn, they pointed out, also has mobility issues and “needs a carer to help him get ready for work and that’s expensive”.

The source added that the presenter now has his girlfriend, Katie, to think about and wants to be able to provide for her the kind of lifestyle “she deserves”.

‘Life after Ruth’

Eamonn, who often uses a wheelchair because of chronic back problems, is said to be living in a flat closer to the GB News studios – where he hosts the breakfast show – in Paddington, London.

It’s believed the seasoned star – thought to be worth £4million – is pushing back on the terms of the divorce after “realising there’s life after Ruth” following their split.

Fans were shocked when Eamonn was papped with his relationship councillor girlfriend Katie Alexander last year shortly after news of his split with Ruth broke. Then more snaps of the couple appeared holidaying in Ibiza, where Katie was seen carrying the presenter’s mobility scooter.

Since then, the pair have made no secret of their romance – sharing loved-up snaps on social media and being papped while out and about.

Ruth ‘desperate’ to finalise divorce after 14 year marriage

Ruth is said to be “desperate” to get her divorce from Eamonn over and done with. The Loose Women star has reportedly instructed lawyers so that she can keep the couple’s former home in Surrey, which she currently lives in.

She’s also got lots of book deals in the offing, with several publishers willing to pay big money to hear her side of the story. However, a source told the Mirror, the star wont be spilling any secrets, as they said: “There are offers on the table for her to write everything from a self help book to a novel with several publishers.

“Nothing is agreed or signed just yet, but at some point Ruth is likely to become an author in the not too distant future.

“She is taking her time and thinking things through but she is far too classy to be airing her dirty laundry in public and the divorce will not be the main subject of any book she writes. She is moving on with her life after Eamonn and won’t want to drag up things from the past.”

Eamonn’s new flame left jaws on the floor with her new look(Image: w8media)

Eamonn’s girlfriend Katie Alexander gets a glow-up

Katie looked incredible when she attended an engagement party with Eamonn on Sunday. The mum-of-two made sure all eyes were on her in a chocolate brown fitted dress with a waist-cinching belt, chunky gold necklace and designer sunglasses.

The couple, who have been dating since last year, and have enjoyed a number of overseas trips together, looked happy and relaxed as they were papped heading to the party in which Eamonn’s GB News colleagues celebrated presenter, Nana Akua’s engagement.

Claiming Katie and Eamonn were “the talk of the party”, the source said: “They were the talk of the party when Katie walked in showing off her blonde hair and weight loss.

“She’s looking incredible, having started using hair and make-up stylists whenever she’s asked to be Eamonn’s date at his star-studded industry events.”