Eamonn Holmes ‘rejects huge six-figure offer from ITV to star in Celebrity Big Brother due to worries over his relationship with girlfriend Katie Alexander’

Eamonn Holmes has reportedly turned down a huge six-figure offer to star in Celebrity Big Brother 2025.

It is said that the 65-year-old GB News presenter was considered the ‘perfect housemate’, with producers keen to get him into the famous house, especially now that he has split from 64-year-old Ruth Langsford.

It was previously reported that Eamonn, who has started a new romance with 43-year-old Katie Alexander, is top of ITV’s wishlist for next year’s series, with bosses tempting him with a £250,000 fee.

Although the star was said to be ‘flattered’ by the offer, he ultimately turned it down as he reportedly feared being away from his girlfriend, who is 22 years his junior.

Eamonn, who suffers from mobility issues due to a long-term back injury, was also concerned about the potential lack of support he would receive due to his specific needs.

A source said The mirror: ‘Eamonn was approached to play Celebrity Big Brother. He was flattered by the offer and it was a huge six-figure sum. After seriously considering it, he finally rejected it. The logistics of navigating the house and needing a wheelchair were of great concern to him and he was not confident that the support he would need would be there.”

Although the star was said to be ‘flattered’ by the offer, he ultimately turned it down because he feared being away from his girlfriend Katie Alexander, who is 22 years his junior.

The insider went on to explain Eamonn’s concerns about not being in touch with his partner, with whom he has recently sparked engagement rumours, and who has been a ‘huge support’ following his split from Ruth.

They said: ‘Eamonn also values ​​the time he spends at home with his partner Katie, and being separated from her for so long was not something he could come to terms with.’

They continued: ‘The producers were really keen to have Eamonn on the show, they saw him as a huge draw for viewers and were prepared to go all out. With his controversial views, he would be the perfect roommate. But Eamonn knows his limits, and the idea of ​​being in such an unpredictable environment, without Katie and the support he relies on, made it a no-go.”

The publication reports that it was a ‘difficult decision’ for the broadcaster as the offer was ‘incredibly tempting’, but ultimately he had to put his health and mobility first.

After having surgery on his back in 2022 for a herniated disc, Eamonn cannot walk without assistance and is often dependent on a wheelchair or an electric mobility scooter.

The source added that it didn’t feel ‘realistic’ for Eamonn to enter the Big Brother house, due to the ‘all the challenge’ of trying to maneuver a wheelchair, with the star struggling to see how this would be practical are.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Eamonn and ITV for comment.

It’s said the GB News presenter, 65, was considered the ‘perfect housemate’, with producers keen to get him into the famous house, especially amid his split from Ruth Langsford, 64.

Eamonn, who suffers from mobility problems due to a long-term back injury, was also concerned about the possible lack of support he would receive due to his specific needs

The logistics of navigating the house and needing a wheelchair were of great concern to him and he was not confident that the support he needed would be there.”

The insider went on to explain Eamonn’s concerns about not being in touch with his partner, with whom he has recently sparked engagement rumours, and who has been a ‘huge support’ following his split from Ruth.

Eamonn recently sparked speculation that he is engaged to Alexander 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 she cares for him.”

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

The consultant was not pictured wearing the band at a Christmas carol concert in west London on December 5.

It comes amid reports that Eamonn and Ruth are still only communicating through their lawyers, despite the pair’s amicable olive branch on social media this week.

The Loose Women star appeared to accept ex-husband Eamonn’s peace offer, sending the similar message back to a post from he and co-host Isabel Webster as they wrapped up their final show of the year.

It comes after Eamonn publicly showed support for ex-wife Ruth, 64, as she made an emotional visit to her ailing mother Joan in hospital earlier this week.

It comes amid reports that Eamonn and Ruth are still only communicating through their lawyers, despite the pair’s amicable olive branch on social media this week

The Loose Women star appeared to accept ex-husband Eamonn’s peace offer and sent the same back to a post from he and co-host Isabel Webster as they wrapped up their final show of the year.

In his first notable contact with Ruth since their divorce, the GB News presenter liked her post.

But MailOnline understands the estranged couple’s relationship has not thawed, despite the cryptic move on Instagram.

Ruth’s ailing mother Joan has always played an important role in Eamonn’s life, so it was important for him to like her post.

MailOnline has contacted Ruth and Eamonn’s representatives for comment.