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Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Eamonn Holmes' girlfriend Katie shares loved-up snaps of couple amid his divorce battle from Ruth Langsford
It comes amid a tough time in the telly favourite's personal life happy chapter Eamonn Holmes' girlfriend Katie shares loved-up snaps of couple amid his divorce battle from Ruth Langsford EAMONN Holmes' new girlfriend has shared a series of light-hearted snaps showing the pair fooling around in a park amid a difficult time in his personal life. Marriage counsellor Katie Alexander, 43, captured herself set to plant a kiss on the broadcaster's cheek before he stuck his tongue out in the happy snaps posted to her Instagram page. Advertisement 6 Eamonn Holmes enjoyed a day out with new girlfriend Katie Alexander as they put on a romantic display in the park Credit: Instagram 6 The couple, who started dating last year, posed for a sweet selfie Credit: Instagram 6 Eamonn, 65, stuck his tongue out to the camera in a cheeky picture Credit: Instagram Katie could be seen wearing a blue and white Breton striped top and sunglasses, keeping her blonde hair in a straight style. Eamonn, 65, who is in the midst of a divorce from ex Ruth Langsford, also 65, and a battle over their £3.6million home, stayed snug in a blue zip jumper. In her caption, Katie wrote: "Who doesn't love the smell of the Woods, the birds singing and the hugging of trees?!!" One of her followers wrote: "Aw great pics. You all look happy xx" Advertisement Another posted: "Beautiful pics." Earlier this month, Katie broke her silence on speculation the pair were engaged. They have been dating since mid 2024. After recently flashing her pearly white smile, The Sun was first to report how Eamonn is "smitten" with his new partner. Advertisement A source told us: "She looks immaculate on his arm and he's a very proud man." DIVORCE BATTLE The GB News anchor's newfound happiness comes after his ex Ruth brought in lawyers to make sure he would never get her share of their £3.5million home. Fresh twist in Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford's divorce as celeb pair battle over £3.6m home The divorcing Loose Women star has been granted a severance of joint tenancy of the six-bed pile they bought in 2014. The move, revealed in public documents, means that if Ruth were to die her share of the house in Weybridge, Surrey, would not go to her former spouse. Advertisement The couple, both 65, met in 1997. They had son Jack in 2002 and wed in 2010, moving into the home on a private estate four years later. 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. Yet last year we revealed they were to divorce, with Eamonn promptly moving out of the family pad. HEALTH WOE Earlier this week, Eamonn posted a heartbreaking update on his health to social media. Advertisement He vowed to "redouble my efforts" to walk again after being confined to a wheelchair. In his bittersweet caption alongside a snap showing him looking svelte from 2022 he wrote: Great picture popped up from 3 years but it's made me sad - I could walk." The GB News anchor added: "Got to redouble my efforts." Eamonn's wellbeing was also a cause for concern after he opened up on the horror injuries he suffered while falling off a chair during his GB News Breakfast Show slot. Advertisement Eamonn had a double hip replacement in 2016 yet has been suffering from chronic pain since a follow-up spinal operation in September 2022. Added to this, in early 2021, Eamonn was rushed to hospital after suffering from "pain he's never felt in his life." In addition to his other health woes, Eamonn suffered a fall at his Surrey home - which he previously shared with ex Ruth - which left him with a fractured shoulder in 2023. 6 Eamonn's newfound happiness comes amid his divorce from Ruth Langsford Credit: Getty Advertisement 6 Ruth, 65, has instructed lawyers to make sure Eamonn doesn't get her share of their family home Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eamonn Holmes' girlfriend Katie shares loved-up snaps of couple amid his divorce battle from Ruth Langsford
EAMONN Holmes' new girlfriend has shared a series of light-hearted snaps showing the pair fooling around in a park amid a difficult time in his personal life. Marriage counsellor Katie Alexander, 43, captured herself set to plant a kiss on the broadcaster's cheek before he stuck his tongue out in the happy snaps posted to her Instagram page. Advertisement 6 Eamonn Holmes enjoyed a day out with new girlfriend Katie Alexander as they put on a romantic display in the park Credit: Instagram 6 The couple, who started dating last year, posed for a sweet selfie Credit: Instagram 6 Eamonn, 65, stuck his tongue out to the camera in a cheeky picture Credit: Instagram Katie could be seen wearing a blue and white Breton striped top and sunglasses, keeping her blonde hair in a straight style. Eamonn, 65, who is in the midst of a divorce from ex Ruth Langsford, also 65, and a In her caption, Katie wrote: "Who doesn't love the smell of the Woods, the birds singing and the hugging of trees?!!" One of her followers wrote: "Aw great pics. You all look happy xx" Advertisement read more eamonn holmes Another posted: "Beautiful pics." Earlier this month, Katie broke her silence on They have been dating since mid 2024. After recently Advertisement Most read in News TV A source told us: "She looks immaculate on his arm and he's a very proud man." DIVORCE BATTLE The GB News anchor's newfound happiness comes after his ex Ruth brought in lawyers to make sure he would never get her share of their £3.5million home. Fresh twist in Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford's divorce as celeb pair battle over £3.6m home The divorcing Loose Women star has been granted a severance of joint tenancy of the six-bed pile they bought in 2014. The move, revealed in public documents, means that if Ruth were to die her share of the house in Weybridge, Surrey , would not go to her former spouse. Advertisement The couple, both 65, met in 1997. They had son Jack in 2002 and wed in 2010, moving into the home on a private estate four years later. 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 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. Yet last year HEALTH WOE Earlier this week, Eamonn posted a heartbreaking update on his health to social media. Advertisement He vowed to "redouble my efforts" to walk again after being . In his bittersweet caption alongside a snap showing him looking svelte from 2022 he wrote: Great picture popped up from 3 years but it's made me sad - I could walk." The GB News anchor added: "Got to redouble my efforts." Eamonn 's wellbeing was also a cause for concern after he suffered while falling off a chair during his GB News Breakfast Show slot. Advertisement Eamonn had a double hip replacement in 2016 yet has been Added to this, in early 2021, Eamonn was rushed to hospital after In addition to his other health woes, Eamonn suffered a fall at his 6 Eamonn's newfound happiness comes amid his divorce from Ruth Langsford Credit: Getty Advertisement 6 Ruth, 65, has instructed lawyers to make sure Eamonn doesn't get her share of their family home Credit: Instagram 6 The broadcaster recently issued a heartbreaking update on his health Credit: Getty
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Sligo Petanque Club and Sligo Town Twinning's joint boules event
Sligo Champion Today at 07:30 SLIGO Petanque Club and Sligo Town Twinning hosted a very enjoyable Petanque (French boules) Tournament recently at the purpose built facility in Mitchell Curley Park. 20 Petanque players from Brittany, Sligo Town Twinning members along with Sligo Petanque Club celebrated the Breton connection and the 45th Anniversary of Sligo-Crozon Twinning. Although a minority sport in Sligo, it is popular with all ages and fitness levels. Petanque has a great social aspect and it is very easy to learn. The Club meets on Tuesday and Saturdays. New members welcome.
Graziadaily
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Maria Grazia Chiuri Is Leaving Dior – So What Will Her Legacy Be?
The first woman to take creative control of Dior. The first woman to co-direct Valentino. She was, until this week, one of two female creative directors in the corporate megabrand couture world. Maria Grazia Chiurireceived a standing ovation in Rome earlier this week when she took her final curtain call; an emotional and respectful moment, in what had been months, some might say years, of deafening whispers about the security of her position. This had nothing to do with ability: she quadrupled sales at Dior during her nine-year tenure. Maria Grazia Chiuri takes her final bow at the Dior cruise show in Rome. ©Getty At a moment in fashion history where the latest round of musical chairs, resembles a kind of grand designer game of chess that can only be played by a who's who of white middle-aged men, MGC's departure feels even more symbolic; more than ever, she has become a figurehead of feminist power – or lack thereof. Chiuri's creative control at Dior was always as much about feminism as it was fashion. She bolted out of the gates with luxury Breton t-shirts bearing slogans from feminist literature. Anything emblazoned with 'We Should All Be Feminists' and 'Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?' are, no doubt, about to see their value shoot up on resale sites. She has put her models in fencing suits, boiler suits, factory boots and revolutionist leather berets. Her fashion shows have often placed physical displays of female strength centre stage. There was the all-female band of Mexican rodeo riders, the escaramuzas , who performed daredevil stunts on horseback at full gallop; the troupe of acrobats who made human skyscrapers by standing on each other's shoulders to demonstrate female solidarity; the powerful flexibility of the Tel Aviv ballet who pirouetted their way around models to better demonstrate the idea of one's personal space; the pounding heels of a flamenco dance troupe. Let's not forget the set that resembled a birth canal by feminist artist Judy Chicago, who asked: 'If women ruled the world, would buildings resemble wombs?' L-R: ChristianDior S/S '18, Christian Dior S/S '17 ©Getty With every collection, in fact, MGC thrust feminist issues in the face of her audience – that's a global audience of multi-millions. Like it or not, she raised questions. You may think she 'womansplained' her message, or you may have internally fist-pumped the air at the audacity of putting it all front and centre at a Parisian haute couture show. Whether you approved or disapproved of the commercialisation of the feminist cause, that's your business. Meanwhile, the Dior business (and I just love to imagine the confusion of the Parisian patriarchy, wincing at all the wombs one minute while blinking disbelievingly at the balance sheet the next) witnessed sales soar in a way that they had done so before. Not with Christian Dior, his protégé Yves Saint Laurent, his successor Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, even John Galliano or Raf Simons. Christian Dior Cruise 2019 ©Getty It was only MGC, seventh in line to the Dior throne, first woman at the brand, who brought home such commercial success. Christian Dior doesn't split womenswear from menswear so it's impossible to know her true commercial value, but according to the Business of Fashion, Chiuri's tenure became a 'significant contributor to LVMH's bottom line'; at least, the combined efforts of Chiuri's womenswear and Kim Jones' menswear topped euros 9 billion in 2023, before falling slightly last year. So what made her Dior so commercially superior? And why did women keep coming back for more? Perhaps this is the most feminist thing about MGC: she didn't issue diktats; she listened. Her formula was, in a way, simplistic: she delivered clothes that women around the world wanted to wear – and, believe it or not, that's not easy. Romantic dresses, supple tailoring, little of which ever screamed a season. A Dior customer could build up their wardrobe incrementally or buy three of the same thing in different colourways or fabrics. She developed iconic MGC totems – from ballet flats to Bar jackets. She reissued Galliano's saddle bags and created the wildly popular Dior monogrammed Book Totes and the myriad leather Dior Toujours bags and J'Adior slingbacks. All of it flattering, not avant-garde; everyday special, not costume. The book tote and logo slingbacks: some of Maria Grazia Chiuri's most feted accessories. ©Getty The A-list, of course, clamoured to wear Dior because why not look like your best self, when it matters most on a red carpet? Yes, that's you Anya Taylor-Joy, Jenna Ortega, Ashley Park, Jennifer Lawrence and Natalie Portman. Of course, we talk about Maria Grazia Chiuri as if she just arrived as a designer when she entered the hallowed portals of Dior. This is not the case. Born and raised in Rome to a mother who was a seamstress, she studied fashion at a traditional Italian school of fashion 'that only talked about heritage, craftsmanship, sketching – not about fashion as an important impact on society', she once told me. In other words, she learned the craft of making clothes early; any societal impact would come later. Her first job was at Fendi, run by five sisters so no need to shout about feminism there. She joined Valentino in 1999 as head of accessories (hence the always great bags) and became joint creative director with Pierpaolo Piccioli in 2008, where she and he consistently topped the couture charts. It was in 2016 that she landed her appointment as the first women's director of Dior. Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino. ©Getty What will the fashion consumer make of MGC's departure? Will they think of it as a loss? Will they miss the Dior look she created? Will they even care? Certain members of the female press corps may be wringing their hands in despair at the sheer lack of female artistic directors and, besides, they enjoyed wearing the oh-so-flattering clothes, bags and shoes. But they will have to move on – just like the 78-year-old Dior brand. You never know MGC might also leap to another brand. She's only 61. Karl Lagerfeld continued to work until he died, aged 85. 'I am just me, Maria Grazia. I am not so obsessed with the idea that I am a woman designer,' she told me back in 2019. She might feel very differently now – and with good reason. Whatever she does next, Maria Grazia Chiuri will always be remembered as a fashion gamechanger in an industry that, more than ever, seems to look more favourably on the efforts of men. Rebecca Lowthorpe worked as fashion director for Grazia from 2016 to 2019; she is currently Grazia's acting assistant editor, overseeing fashion and beauty content .
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
The new surprising fashion trend sweeping social media in 2025: Fisherman core is coming to Australia
A surprising and unique trend is sweeping social media and the fashion world: Fisherman core. And it's officially arriving in Australia, with the latest UNIQLO and JW Anderson collection, launching Thursday, June 12. Blending comfort, style, and a dose of coastal nostalgia, the fisherman aesthetic takes its cues from traditional seafarer uniforms and old-school maritime style. Think chunky cable-knit jumpers, utilitarian trousers, durable outerwear, and classic Breton stripes. Rooted in practicality but elevated with a preppy-modern twist, it's a look that speaks to both form and function — perfectly suited to Australian winter. Mark the drop date in your calendars and get ready to shop up a storm once it arrives on Aussie shores. British designer Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of JW Anderson, has backed the trend wholeheartedly. His upcoming capsule collection with UNIQLO, titled 'Elements of Land and Sea ', embodies the movement with refined detailing, layered textures, and a nod to rugged coastal dressing. The collaboration has been timed perfectly to bring the Northern Hemisphere's Spring/Summer 2025 buzz to the Southern Hemisphere's cooler months. The style has also been gaining serious traction online; on TikTok, fashion creators started forecasting the rise of the fisherman aesthetic late last year. Now, Aussie shoppers can bring the look home with UNIQLO's new drop, which merges JW Anderson's elevated British style with UNIQLO's signature everyday wearability. Some of the standout pieces from the collection include the JW Anderson Diamond Stitched Crew Neck Sweater, $59.90, a perfect staple for layering, and the Wool Blend Duffle Coat $249.90, offering classic maritime tailoring with modern touches. For those embracing a more feminine silhouette, the Wool Blend Wrap Skirt, $79.90 brings a practical yet polished look, while the HEATTECH Beanie $19.90 keeps things warm and effortlessly on-trend. From UNIQLO's core range, essentials like the AIRism Cotton Long Sleeve T-Shirt, $29.90 and the Cable Crew Neck Short Sleeve Sweater, $49.90 make perfect layering pieces to build your fisherman-inspired wardrobe. The fisherman aesthetic is set to be a defining look of the season. Thanks to UNIQLO and JW Anderson, bringing the coastal charm to the city streets has never been easier — nor more fashionable.
