EAMONN Holmes has expressed his fury over the backlash over his holiday with his new partner following his split with wife Ruth Langsford.
The former This Morning anchor took to his Instagram page to give his backing to followers who fought his corner online amid the turmoil.
Eamonn, 64, was again slammed as “disrespectful” after posing with model Kate Beckinsale, 51, in a variety of cheeky poses days after he arrived back from Ibiza.
Earlier this month, the GB News anchor was seen on holiday with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42, in Spain – with pictures capturing him putting his hand on the marriage counsellor’s bum.
After a slew of criticism, the northern Irish broadcaster has reacted.
One fan took to his Instagram comments to write: “So many nasty comments! If you can’t say anything nice don’t say anything at all …”
Eamonn showed his agreement as he hit the red heart ‘like’ icon in agreement.
He did the same on a remark which stated: “Everyone learn to be kind with the comments on here.
“Just leave him alone.”
Alongside a snap showing him with actress Kate, whose father was Richard Beckinsale, one wrote: “Not interested in the stupid comments, lets remember the amazing Richard Beckinsale.”
Again, Eamonn hit the love button to show his support, with the profile confirming “heart by author.”
It came after his pal Kerry Katona admitted she “felt bad” for his ex Ruth – yet admitted she understood his new relationship as a “coping mechanism.”
Mum of one Ruth recently sparked fan concern with her appearance – with fans speculating she had been sobbing before her Loose Women presenting role.
She also complained its “not my day” in another worrying upload.
Yet showing she has strength through the sadness, she has since hired a fierce divorce lawyer.
A source recently told MailOnline that Eamonn’s public holiday with his new girlfriend – which saw him arrive at the airport with his crutches and walker – had left Ruth “shocked.”
Ruth and Eamonn's relationship timeline
Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style.
Here’s how their romance played out…
1997 – The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children.
1997-2002 – To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told Daily Mail: “I thought it spoke volumes about the sort of man he was, the sort of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less.”
2002 – Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family.
2005 – Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle.
2006 – The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together.
2010 – Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth’s mother for her hand.
June 2010 – Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire.
2016 – Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles.
June 2019 – On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits “compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal,” while Ruth said it was “laughter and an equal marriage”.
November 2020 – Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary in a ‘show shake-up’.
December 2021 – After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning.
January 2022 – Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women.
September 2022 – Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve.
November 2022 – Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation.
September 2023 – Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery.
May 2024 – Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship.
September 2024 – Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a ‘fierce’ divorce lawyer.
The former TV couple, who share son Jack, shocked fans in May when they revealed their divorce, after announcing they were “going in different directions.”
Previously, their eagle-eyed followers thought they had pinpointed the signs of their break-up, which included a lack of social media snaps together.
