Eamonn Holmes aided by girlfriend in public outing as he’s seen in wheelchair

Eamonn Holmes was spotted on his second festive outing of the week with new girlfriend Katie Alexander, days after making their red carpet debut as a couple

Eamonn was allegedly ‘seething’ after his estranged wife jetted to Australia for I’m A Celeb Unpacked (
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Eamonn Holmes was aided by his doting new girlfriend as he got caught in the rain on the way to a Christmas concert.

The TV presenter, who turned 65 this week, regularly uses a mobility chair now following a few years of health issues. This has included a double hip replacement, slipped disc, spinal surgery and a broken shoulder. Though he does daily physiotherapy sessions to help with his mobility, he has said he fears never being able to walk unaided again.

But his relationship with new love Katie Alexander appears to be going well as the pair were papped at their second festive event in a week, just days after making their red carpet debut as a couple at the star-studded TRIC Christmas lunch at swanky hotel The Londoner.

Katie, 43, looked glam in a white mini dress and matching coat, which she teamed with polka dot tights and black heels and a black, white and orange scarf. She carried a large umbrella to shield Eamonn, who was in his mobility chair, from the rain as they arrived at a Christmas carol concert in aid of rescue dogs in west London tonight.

Eamonn and Katie were all smiles as they arrived at their second Christmas event in a week ( 
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Eamonn, 65, often uses a mobility chair now after several years of ill health ( 
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It follows reports that Eamonn was ‘seething’ when he saw ex Ruth Langsford had flown to Australia to be a special guest on I’m A Celebrity spin-off show Unpacked. A source apparently claimed Ruth never wanted to go abroad with Eamonn during their 14-year marriage due to her fear of flying.

But Eamonn is said to have been ‘baffled’ by this and has ‘no hard feelings’ towards Ruth, who he split from in May this year. Speaking to MailOnline, another source said: “‘It’s all nonsense. He’s living his life and there are no hard feelings. He’s never flown into a rage and it’s just laughable that he would.” The Mirror has contacted Eamonn and Ruth’s reps for further comment.

While Eamonn appeared to quickly move on with new partner Katie, Ruth looks like she’s given herself a ‘divorce glow up’ in recent months. The 64-year-old is looking better than ever and has a chic new haircut, glowing skin and has been giving herself regular pamper sessions.

Her close pals have also been rallying round her since her self-declared ‘single girl summer’ earlier in the year. A source told OK! magazine: “Although this split happened a while ago, Ruth feels shattered as she’s had to put a brave face on for so long. It’s been a really tough time for her as her whole life has now changed. She no longer has Eamonn and their son Jack is all grown up living his life – she feels a little lost. But she’s got a very strong group of friends who have all been there for her and will support her – with the main person being Rylan.”