Eamonn Holmes puts on a loved up display with girlfriend Katie Alexander as they attend Ascot - weeks after he removed wedding ring amid Ruth Langsford split
The GB news host, 65, dressed up to the nines in a classic grey morning suit and a top hat as he leaned in for a kiss with his love, 43, in snaps shared to Katie's Instagram.
Though he usually uses a mobility scooter amid his ongoing back problems, Eamonn could be seen standing tall in one of the snaps, before returning to his scooter in another video.
Meanwhile, Katie pulled out all the stops as she slipped into a white ruffled gown with black polka dots for the occasion.
The relationship counsellor accessorised her stylish look with a black fascinator and a black and white handbag, while booting her height with white sling back heels.
Finishing off her look with pearl earrings and oversized sunglasses, Katie appeared in great spirits as she documented her day at the annual horse-racing event.
Captioning her post, she penned: 'A Beautiful day with beautiful people at @ascotracecourse yesterday. Fantastic weather ☀️, albeit too hot which meant I had to drink more champagne! to stay hydrated!'
The couple's happy outing comes after Eamonn removed his wedding ring, over a year since his spilt from Ruth Langsford.
The TV couple shocked fans with their joint statement on May 25 2024 confirming the end of their 14 year marriage.
And while Eamonn has embarked on a new relationship with new girlfriend Katie, he had continued to wear his gold band on his wedding finger.
However, as he hosted a recent edition of GB News alongside co-star Ellie Costello, his ring was noticeably absent from his hand.
While the presenter publicly ditched his jewellery for the on-air appearance, MailOnline understands that Eamonn does occasionally remove his ring.
The star was also recently seen ring-less while attending the launch party of groundbreaking new luxury raffle company Anchord UK.
It comes weeks after Ruth finally ditched her wedding ring almost a year after announcing their split.
But since then, Ruth has resolutely kept her wedding and engagement rings on, even once declaring to a fan that she wouldn't remove them 'because I am still married.'
On a recent episode of her ITV show Loose Women though, Ruth revealed the rings were off.
Meanwhile, Eamonn's girlfriend Katie Alexander recently addressed a diamond ring on her wedding finger in new post shortly after going 'Instagram official' with their romance.
The presenter and marriage guidance counsellor Katie have been dating since mid-2024, with engagement rumours swirling since December.
And taking to her Instagram Stories, Katie posted a glowing selfie in a striped shirt, adding a playful thought bubble that read: 'Time for a coffee in between clients?'
In the snap, a dazzling diamond ring was clearly visible - prompting questions from fans. But before any rumours could gather steam, Katie quickly shut them down.
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