The insider told the sunshine holiday has also left the Northern Irishman’s former partner Ruth Langsford “wowed”. Holmes and Langsford, who were axed from This Morning in 2020, announced in May that they had broken up after 14 years of marriage, with a spokesperson revealing “they are in the process of divorcing”. The TV pair, both 64, wed in 2010 after 13 years together and are said to be “determined to stay friends and keep things amicable”.

However, recent months have seen a raft of reports saying GB News presenter Holmes has become close with Ms Alexander, a 42-year-old relationship therapist. It was rumoured that he had already popped the question after she was . But Holmes reportedly sent his estranged wife a message to reassure her that he was not engaged.

Two weeks ago Holmes spent his holiday from GB News , with the pair spotted in Carrickfergus at American diner Papa Browns. Speaking about their latest holiday, a source told The Sun: “The cruise is just the latest proof of their closeness. “Katie has been telling pals she and Eamonn are going to be for keeps — and now everyone is starting to believe her.

"Eamonn’s zest for her — the latest being this all-expenses-paid trip — has wowed Ruth and pals. He has found a new lease of life for sure. Everyone is amazed.

” Previously, sources close to the pair have told newspapers they’ve been offered “big money” for the first official photos of them together. The source told the Daily Mail: .