Eamonn Holmes shows just how serious he is about new girlfriend with bold move

showed his commitment to girlfriend Katie Alexander as they spent the weekend celebrating a friend's wedding.

was invited to TV presenter Hayley Sparkes' marriage in Essex on Saturday, and brought Katie, 42, along as his plus one. The pair posed for pictures together with Katie appearing blissfully happy as she beamed in the smiley snaps.

A mutual friend of the couple shared the pictures of Katie and Eamonn, as well as snaps of as guests enjoyed the nuptials and reception. Eamonn wore a simple blue suit for the event, as Katie dressed up in a strapless black gown with a white corsage applied to the front.

The outing is the latest in a string of luxury dates for Eamonn and Katie as. Eamonn appears to be making the most of his life after, after -

A source previously told Heat Magazine: "Katie is telling everyone that she's totally smitten and in love. They've known each other for nine years, so this isn't a fly-by-night relationship - she's in it for the long haul."

The pair are said to already be in the process of finding somewhere to live together, with the source adding: "They're now looking at places to move in together, as they want a lot more space."

The romance comes after Eamonn has been plagued by health issues in recent years. He had a double hip replacement in 2016, but has become wheelchair bound after a back surgery. Then in January he went for a tumble and broke his shoulder, but ten months and a major divorce later, the former daytime host looks set on pastures new with Katie, who is a mother to three.

The Heat Magazine source said: "Eamonn is her man, and she's there to look after him." Meanwhile, star Ruth is said to be "ready to date" after the split, though the divorce proceedings are said to have "turned sour" after the shock revelation of Eamonn's new girlfriend.

Despite this, someone with knowledge of the situation has said: "While Ruth's making the most of being single, she's also ready to dip her toe back into the dating pool - and after some friendly flirting, she's given pals the go-ahead to set her up on dates."

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