FROM divorce and ill health, to showbiz feuds and financial woes – it’s been a hellish few years for national treasure Eamonn Holmes.
While he could have been sailing towards retirement, we can reveal is focused on clawing back the lavish lifestyle he once enjoyed, having been fired up by his new girlfriend 20 years his junior.
It’s bad news for his ex , 65, who’s said to be desperate to finalise the end of their 14-year marriage.
Insiders say 65-year-old Eamonn’s other half , 43, has been the inspiration he needs to “fight for what he deserves”; after a lucrative four-decade career.
“Katie’s been a rock to Eamonn throughout his ongoing divorce,”; our source said.
Eamonn’s keen to give Katie the kind of lifestyle he and Ruth enjoyed
“She knew the kind of life he was accustomed to before moving out of the house he shared with Ruth and has encouraged him to fight for what he deserves.
“Eamonn’s health is always a big concern and after a few tax blows lately, he is more determined than ever to get his finances back in order.
“He’s keen to give Katie the kind of lifestyle he and Ruth enjoyed.”;
Eamonn was axed from in 2020 as part of ITV‘s diversity drive – months after helping the now-disgraced presenter come out as gay on air.
The pair have been ever since, with Eamonn left “furious and upset”; about being after 15 years, for which he earned £600k a year.
Three years later, Phillip stepped down after an affair with a younger runner.
Those close to the couple claim Eamonn’s now “dragging his feet”; over his divorce from Ruth, who engaged lawyers to ensure she gets to keep their .
Meanwhile, Eamonn, who is often , is living in a flat closer to the GB News studios – where he hosts the breakfast show – in Paddington, London.
It’s believed the TV 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 in May last year.
It comes after Eamonn – who had an infamous with – racked up a over his company Holmes & Away, which takes in cash from his broadcasting work.
“It’s been an incredibly difficult time for Eamonn and Ruth,”; our source added.
Hard-earned cash
“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 knows his mobility issues are a worry. He needs a carer to help him get ready for work and that’s expensive.
“No one ever thought that the showbiz power couple would ever split, but although it’s sad, there’s no going back, and now Eamonn has Katie to think about.
“She’s her own independent woman, but Eamonn wants to be able to provide the kind of lifestyle she deserves. He doesn’t want to lose her.”;
Katie’s glow up
On Sunday, 43-year-old relationship counsellor Katie was on Eamonn’s arm as they .
They were all smiles as they proudly walked in together – with Katie showing off her glamorous transformation since first growing closer to the television presenter last summer.
Our insider 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.”;
The mum-of-two previously admitted 2024 had been “the year of hell”; after suffering “lies about me and death threats from people who have never met me”;.
The couple looked happier than ever on Sunday as Katie supported Eamonn as he used a walking frame instead of a wheelchair to arrive at the event soon after presenting Sundays with Eamonn on GB News.
He told viewers he was stepping in to cover for co-star Nana Akua, who threw a party to celebrate her upcoming wedding to fiancé Stephen Gillen at Shoreditch’s swanky Blue Marlin Club.
However, TV insiders insist Eamonn was making a pitch for a new show on the channel as he plans to increase his hours.
“Eamonn agreed to do the breakfast show three days a week, but he’s looking to take on more days,”; a TV insider told us.
Working round the clock
“He hopes Sunday’s stand-in show will encourage bosses to sign it off.
“He’s also busy promoting featuring conversations with all his famous friends.
“It’s early days, but it’s doing well and he has hopes of it becoming a massive success.
“Now his GB News co-stars know he’s eying up their slots – especially ex Sky News presenter Stephen Dixon who takes over from Eamonn on the Thursday/Friday breakfast shows.
“He’s taking on the extra workload because he’s keen to get back to his successful days on ITV before being axed from This Morning.
“Eamonn’s been through so much with his relationship breakdown, deteriorating health and losing his job.
“He works really hard against all the odds and is hoping it pays off.”;
Internal discussions are ongoing as Eamonn’s GB News co-stars brace themselves for schedule changes.
A source close to Eamonn said: “Eamonn is definitely working hard on GB News, his podcast and other avenues – he has always put in maximum effort on everything he does.”;
