EAMONN Holmes has been slammed by fans for being "disrespectful" as he posed with Hollywood pal Kate Beckinsale. It comes just days after the TV presenter, 64, returned to the UK with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander , 42, following a romantic holiday. This weekend The Sun revealed that Eamonn's ex Ruth Langsford has hired a “fierce” divorce ­lawyer in their marital split .

But last night Eamonn appeared to be in good spirits as he caught up with Serendipity actress Kate, 51. The telly host posted a photo of him beaming with his arm wrapped around the movie star. The broadcaster wore a black suit and Kate dazzled in a white top with a huge floral detail, and a black skirt.

Eamonn said they’d been pals via social media for years but had finally met in real life . He captioned the post: “After years of being SM friends an ambition fulfilled tonight with the wonderful actress Kate Beckinsale.” But some fans were quick to take aim at Eamonn for moving on with his life amid his bitter split with Loose Women's Ruth.

One wrote: "Putting this on social media 🙄 poor Ruth." A second hit out at the presenter and said: "We get it, you like younger women currently." A third commented: "He lost such a lady is the new lady his carer??" This angry follower said: "You have destroyed Ruth and your beautiful son Jack, I don't think you will find happiness.

" This person shared: "Publicity stunt! Nothing more! Grow up Eamomn. Trying make your wife jealous with a younger model! Cri.