Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are ‘pushing to settle divorce in the New Year’ – after GB News presenter sparked engagement rumours with new girlfriend Katie Alexander

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are reportedly trying to finalize their divorce quickly in the new year.

The GB News presenter, 65, and 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 consultant Katie Alexander, 43, since his split from Ruth and has reportedly spoken openly about his hopes of tying the knot.

And now it has been revealed that Eamonn and Ruth are hoping to settle their divorce soon – with Ruth getting to keep their £3.5million Surrey mansion.

“The aim is for Eamonn and Ruth to resolve their divorce as soon as possible in the new year,” a source told The Sun.

‘Ruth would like to stay in their marital home because that is where she is based. Eamonn, on the other hand, wants to get out and make a fresh start.

Eamonn has since been dating consultant Katie Alexander, 43, since his split from Ruth and has reportedly spoken openly about his hopes of tying the knot.

‘They are not behind and want this to be arranged as quickly as possible.’

MailOnline has contacted Eamonn’s representatives for comment.

It comes hours after Eamonn sparked speculation 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 spoken openly about his plans to marry Katie and has made it clear he wants to spend the rest of his life with her,” a source said. The sun.

‘They already live together and he knows it feels good. They have a very strong bond and get along well.

‘She has given him a real zest for life and cares for him.’

In photos obtained by the publication, the couple headed to the Louvre, with Katie wearing a gold diamond ring on her engagement finger.

The consultant was not pictured with the band at a Christmas 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 is in for a ‘long term’ with the GB News presenter.

She helped Eamonn through her divorce from Ruth as the couple went on holiday together in recent months.

But her friends say she is at pains to point out that their friendship only became close after the wedding ended in May.

An onlooker said at the time: ‘Katie certainly seems able to put a smile on Eamonn’s face. They seem genuinely in love with each other.’

Eamonn’s estranged wife Ruth was reportedly left shocked by the outing, with the Ibiza holiday taking place just four months after the former golden couple announced they were divorcing.

It was reported to Ruth last month has hired a ‘fierce’ divorce lawyer during the bitter split.

As reported by The Sun, Catherine Costley has been called out by Loose Women presenter Ruth, who wants to end her 14-year marriage to Eamonn with a financial settlement.

Eamonn and Ruth split after 27 years together (pictured 2009) and they are parents to son Jack, 22

Mrs Costley is known for her fierce approach to divorce settlements and has said all women should have a ‘go bag’ fund when ending a relationship, according to The Sun.

The divorce lawyer was once a student of ‘Steel Magnolia’ Baroness Fiona Shackleton, Britain’s leading divorce lawyer who famously represented Charles in his divorce from Diana in 1996.

Baroness Shackleton has also collaborated with A-list stars including Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher and Madonna.

She was once doused with water in court by an irate Heather Mills while representing the Beatles legend during the couple’s divorce in 2008.