Eamonn Holmes Sparks Buzz with Cryptic Post ‘You Are Doing My Head In’ as Fans Speculate a Subtle Jab at Ruth Langsford
Eamonn Holmes appeared to take a subtle jab at his estranged wife, Ruth Langsford, in a cryptic Instagram post that stirred fans over the weekend. The GB News presenter, 64, shared an image of a mural in a Belfast café, featuring the words “You are doing my head in” alongside an illustration of a woman reclining on a chaise lounge. Eamonn captioned the photo, “When u know u r in Belfast! On the wall in a Cafe. Don’t know the artist but I love it!!!! Who does your head in?”
The post has been interpreted as a thinly veiled swipe at Ruth, his partner of 27 years, with whom he announced his separation in June. The couple’s split follows 14 years of marriage and, according to friends, a long-standing bond that had shown signs of strain over recent years, told the Daily Mail.
Following his split from Ruth, Eamonn has openly embraced a new romance with relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, 42. Katie, who accompanied him on a summer cruise and later a getaway to Ibiza, has reportedly told close friends she’s “in for the long haul” with the presenter. Photos surfaced from their Ibiza trip showing Eamonn playfully grabbing Katie’s waist, marking a new chapter for the GB News host. Their holiday together reportedly left Ruth taken aback, happening just four months after the couple made their divorce public.
Eamonn and Katie’s friendship reportedly began on social media, with the two initially connecting as far back as 2012. At the time, both were married, and their messages even involved Katie’s then-husband, George. Reports reveal that Katie’s ex-husband once joked about her “flirting” with Eamonn, both bonding over a shared love for Manchester United. A source told The Sun, “We knew Eamonn and Katie got together via social media, but no one knew how far back they went.”
For Ruth, the divorce has been challenging. In an interview with Woman & Home, she opened up about her deepest fears, sharing that her primary concern is for her 22-year-old son, Jack, whom she shares with Eamonn. “Happiness,” she said, when asked about her hopes for the future. “Happiness for my son, Jack… You just want everything to be good for them, for them to be happy and to not have their hearts broken.”
Ruth also holds a special role as stepmother to Eamonn’s three children from his first marriage—Declan, 35, Rebecca, 32, and Niall, 30—who remain part of her extended family. As both Eamonn and Ruth move forward, their shared focus remains on their son and family, despite the personal challenges that have arisen.