Eamonn Holmes and his ex-wife Ruth Langsford decided not to attend the National Television Awards on Wednesday night.
The GB News presenter, 64, is skipping the annual star-studded night out to enjoy a luxury holiday with new girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42.
While the broadcaster has not been nominated for an award, Eamonn is still dodging invitations to watch the awards in a box, according to reports. The express.
Loose Women presenter Ruth, also 64, also decided to ignore the NTAs to “avoid an awkward encounter” with Eamonn, ahead of his romantic trip with Katie – despite the ITV lunchtime show being nominated for an award.
The couple have been frequent guests at the NTAs and last appeared on the red carpet arm in arm in 2021.
Eamonn Holmes and his ex-wife Ruth Langsford, both 64, will not be attending the NTAs on Wednesday night as he has gone on holiday with new girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42.
Loose Women presenter Ruth also decided to ignore the NTAs to “avoid an awkward encounter” with Eamonn, ahead of his romantic trip with Katie, despite the ITV show being nominated for an award.
A source told the publication: ‘The party organisers were very keen for Eamonn and Ruth to attend – they are well-liked.
“But they are not nominated and have not accepted invitations to be in the boxes to watch the show. Those around them believe that they want to avoid at all costs any clashes or unwanted attention.”
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Eamonn and Ruth for comment.
Eamonn jetted off to Barcelona with Katie for a sunny Mediterranean cruise on Sunday, just months after their 14-year marriage ended.
The couple, who were revealed to be dating following their split, flew out of Heathrow Airport this morning before landing in Barcelona for a luxury holiday.
The holiday, which took place during Eamonn’s summer break from his GB News Breakfast show, left Ruth and her friends in shock, a source claims.
Speaking about the holiday, which will last a week and will see Eamonn return to TV next week, a source told The Sun: “The cruise is just the latest test of their closeness.
The couple have been frequent guests at the NTAs and last appeared on the red carpet arm in arm in 2021 (pictured).
While the broadcaster has not been nominated for an award, Eamonn is still dodging invitations to watch the awards in a box.
Eamonn jetted off to Barcelona with Katie for a sunny Mediterranean cruise on Sunday, just months after their 14-year marriage collapsed.
The holiday, which was taken during Eamonn’s summer break from his GB News Breakfast show, is said to have left Ruth and her friends in shock, a source claims.
‘Katie has been telling her friends that she and Eamonn will be together forever, and now everyone is starting to believe her.
“Eamonn’s enthusiasm for her (and the ultimate, all-expenses-paid trip) has captivated Ruth and her friends. He has clearly found a new lease on life. Everyone is amazed.”
It’s not the first trip the couple have taken this month, with Eamonn taking his girlfriend Katie to visit his hometown of Belfast amid claims they are “in it for the long haul”.
Eamonn is said to be smitten with Katie and their relationship has “taken to the next level”, MailOnline previously revealed.
Friends said they now spend most weekends together at his Richmond apartment after his marriage to Ruth ended.
Eamonn and Katie are reportedly considering when to go public with their relationship and have been offered “a lot of money” for the first official photos of them together.
The source told us: ‘They have been offered decent money for the first pictures of them together.
“Katie and Eamonn are definitely in it for the long haul. She says she loves him and he loves her.”
As for his health problems, a source recently told The Mirror: ‘He’s doing the best he can under the circumstances, but there’s not much to smile about.
“He’s not looking to give any interviews and is just keeping his head down and working on GB News and doing physiotherapy sessions to try and improve his mobility.”
In 2016, Eamonn underwent a three-and-a-quarter-hour double hip replacement operation after living with acute pain for many years.
(tags to translate)dailymail