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Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are reportedly trying to finalize their divorce quickly in the New Year.
The GB News presenter, 65, and the Loose Women panelist, 64, announced their plans to divorce in June after 14 years of marriage and 27 years together.
Eamonn has since been dating counselor Katie Alexander, 43, since his split from Ruth and has reportedly spoken openly about his hopes of getting married.
And now it has been revealed that Eamonn and Ruth hope to settle their divorce imminently, with Ruth keeping their £3.5million Surrey mansion.
“The aim is for Eamonn and Ruth to resolve their divorce as quickly as possible in the New Year,” a source told The Sun.
‘Ruth wishes to stay in her marital home, as that is where she is settled; Eamonn, on the other hand, wants to get out and start again.
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are reportedly trying to finalize their divorce quickly in the New Year, The Sun reported on Sunday.
Eamonn has since been dating counselor Katie Alexander, 43, since his split from Ruth and has reportedly spoken openly about his hopes of getting married.
“They are not delaying and they want this to be resolved and done as quickly as possible.”
MailOnline has contacted Eamonn’s representatives for comment.
It comes hours after Eamonn sparked speculation that he is engaged to Katie after she was spotted wearing a large ring on her engagement finger during a romantic getaway to Paris last week.
“Eamonn has been openly talking about his plans to marry Katie and has made it clear that he wants to spend the rest of his life with her,” a source said. the sun.
‘They are already living together and he knows it feels good. They have a very strong connection and get along very well.
“She has given him a real will to live and takes care of him.”
In images obtained by the publication, the couple headed to the Louvre, with Katie wearing a gold and diamond ring on her engagement finger.
The councilor was not pictured with the band at a carol concert in west London on December 5.
Eamonn and Loose Women star Ruth announced their plans to divorce in June after 14 years of marriage and 27 years together.
Katie has reportedly told friends she has “a long road” ahead of her with the GB News presenter.
She has been helping Eamonn through his split from Ruth, and the couple have gone on holiday together in recent months.
But friends say she is at pains to point out that their friendship only grew closer once the marriage ended in May.
One viewer said at the time: ‘Katie certainly seems to be able to put a smile back on Eamonn’s face. They seem really in love with each other.
The getaway reportedly left Eamonn’s ex-wife Ruth shaken, and the Ibiza holiday came just four months after the former golden couple announced they were divorcing.
It was reported last month Ruth has hired a “fierce” divorce lawyer amid the bitter split.
As reported by The Sun, Catherine Costley has been called by Loose Women presenter Ruth, who is seeking to end her 14-year marriage to Eamonn with a financial settlement.
Eamonn and Ruth split after 27 years together (pictured in 2009) and are parents to son Jack, 22.
Costley is known for her fierce approach to divorce settlements and has said that all women should have a fund to get out of a relationship, according to The Sun.
The divorce lawyer was once apprenticed to ‘Steel Magnolia’ Baroness Fiona Shackleton, Britain’s highest-profile divorce lawyer who represented Charles in his separation from Diana in 1996.
Baroness Shackleton has also worked with A-list stars including Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher and Madonna.
A furious Heather Mills once doused her with water in court while representing the Beatles legend during the couple’s 2008 divorce.