Eamonn Holmes' girlfriend explains heartbreaking reason she dropped out of red carpet with star hours before awards

The Sun

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EAMONN Holmes' girlfriend Katie Alexander has opened up on the heartbreaking reason she swerved her red carpet debut with him at this year's TRIC Awards.
GB News star Eamonn, 65, was at the glitzy event on Tuesday night but 43-year-old Katie was noticeably absent alongside him.
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Katie, who has been in a relationship with Eamonn since last year, has now revealed why she decided to give it a miss.
Taking to Instagram, the marriage counsellor has shared a photograph of herself sat barefoot inside a wooden cabin.
She used stickers saying "be mindful" and "peace and quiet" to illustrate the snap.
Writing alongside it, Katie admitted that she deliberately avoided the high profile event in London because of hurtful trolls.
She said: "Was going to The Tric Awards, but I'd rather protect my Mental Health and Inner Peace than be subjected to more online hate from people who don't know me."
This year's TRIC Awards was held at Grosvenor House in London. It would have been Eamonn and Katie's first red carpet event together.
Eamonn, who suffers from chronic pain, joined his GB News Breakfast Show co-stars on stage in his wheelchair as they collected the award for Best News Programme.
Katie has since shared a photo of the team to congratulate them, writing: "Winner winner chicken dinner!"
Eamonn and Katie began dating in mid-2024 following his split from his wife of 14 years, Ruth Langsford.
The former couple, who share son Jack, are now in the midst of divorce and a battle over their £3.6million home.
This is the second time this month Katie has spoken about the vile reaction her relationship with Eamonn has prompted from keyboard warriors.
In an Instagram Story at the beginning of June, she while describing 2024 as "the year of hell".
She told her followers she had received "lies about me and death threats from people who have never met me".
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 202 1 - 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.
Katie added: "Not only did my mental health suffer but also my children's did. One thing I don't do it forget.
"But a huge thank you to my friends and family who know me, and the truth, and have supported me through the past year."
Brave face
Last week Katie put on a brave face as she attended Royal Ascot with Eamonn.
Eamonn, who needs a wheelchair to get around due to chronic pain, wore a classic grey morning suit and top hat to the prestigious races.
Katie, meanwhile, also looked pretty in a white and black polka dot dress with ruffle detailing.
She completed her look with a black fascinator and matching handbag.
Katie told her: "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!"
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