Belfast-born TV veteran Eamonn Holmes found himself in an uncomfortable situation when Olympic boxing champion Kellie Harrington called him out for referring to the sport as “women’s boxing” at the Irish Post Awards. Eamonn, who was hosting the event with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander, made a comment about the progress of women’s boxing, to which Kellie sharply responded that it’s simply “boxing.”
The audience applauded Kellie’s response, leaving Eamonn momentarily speechless. This incident occurred as Eamonn made his first public appearance with Katie, following his split from Ruth Langsford earlier this year. Despite requesting photographers not to take pictures of them at their table, Eamonn and Katie seemed relaxed and inseparable during the evening.
Reports suggest that Eamonn and Katie’s interactions date back many years, with claims that they were in contact “12 years ago.” This revelation has surprised many, including Ruth, who may not have been aware of their early connection. However, there has been no indication of any romantic involvement between Eamonn and Katie during their previous marriages.
In a recent interview with Woman and Home magazine, Ruth opened up about not having a backup plan in life, stating that she never had a “plan A.” This candid revelation provides insight into Ruth’s mindset following her split from Eamonn and hints at the challenges she may be facing as she navigates this new chapter in her life.