Eamonn Holmes has been surrounded by a circle of female companions as he continues to be consoled in the wake of his separation and impending divorce from Ruth Langsford.

The TV star and Ruth, both 64, announced their plans to divorce last month after 14 years of marriage and 27 years together.

Eamonn has since moved out of his marital home in Surrey.

However, Eamonn hasn’t been alone in his sorrow and has been helped through his troubles by relationship counsellor Katie Alexander,  aesthetician Lisa Harris

and Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins.

While his pairing with Lisa is believed to be ‘platonic’ and his strong supportive  connection with Charlotte was only made public this afternoon

sources have told MailOnline that Katie is ‘in love’ with the broadcaster.

So how have Eamonn’s pretty pals been helping him through his heartbreak?

Katie, 42, is said to be ‘smitten’ with the presenter after supporting him during his turbulent split.

The divorcee and mother-of-three has grown close to the star after a ‘string of outings’ together, and has reportedly said she is ‘in it for the long haul.’

Now, friends have told MailOnline that she and Eamonn are so close she’s ‘in love’ with him.

While Katie works as a relationship counsellor, her personal Instagram bio defiantly states: ‘Kitchen dancer with a soul too glam to give a damn.’

On her website, she says that she takes ‘a holistic approach to counselling,’ and offers in-person, telephone and online therapy services, at a price of £45 for a 50-minute session.

The site also states: ‘I work with person-centred modality and take a holistic approach to counselling, focusing on you, the client. This means that you have the voice and the space to express yourself fully without judgment.

‘My belief is that you, the client, are capable of, and hold the power of achieving what it is that you want out of life. It is my job to try and help you make sense of what can sometimes be difficult to do alone.’

One anonymous review also praises Kate’s services, saying: ‘Katie made me feel so comfortable throughout the sessions, speaking to her with no judgement and her allowing me to look at certain things in a completely different light.

‘My confidence has grown massively and I would highly recommend Katie especially for anyone feeling unsure if therapy is right for them.’

Eamonn has been spending time with relationship counsellor Katie and is hoping her friendship with Eamonn could grow into a long-term relationship in the coming months.

A source previously told The Mirror: ‘She is helping Eamonn through the tough times but doesn’t want to be seen as a marriage wrecker.

‘The friendship has grown in recent months but Eamonn’s marriage has been over for some time.’

The inside added: ‘She wants to help Eamonn with his situation and their friendship has grown over a period of time.

‘She feels she will be close to him for a long period and is in this for the long haul.’

Katie has been seen visiting Eamonn at his rented apartment in South West London from her home in Yorkshire.

The pair reportedly struck up a friendship over the past couple of years and the publication claims Eamonn has taken her on a safari park trip, to a Manchester United game and a Beyoncé concert.

While his friendship with Katie is not said to be a reason for the marriage breakdown it is understood that Ruth was unaware of her until recently and has decided to take time off work.

A source told The Sun: ‘Ruth was obviously aware that her marriage was crumbling, but as details emerge, her upset has turned to anger. ‘Eamonn’s friend is bowled over by being lavished with attention and kindness from him.’ The pair met via Twitter after the woman commented on a post and it sparked a conversation between the pair.

Friends explained that the woman’s counselling skills include coping with ‘feeling sad’ and ‘separation and divorce’ therefore it seems fitting she will be supporting Eamonn at this time of uncertainty.

One pal then told The Mirror: ‘Ruth was hurt when she learned about Eamonn’s friendship with another woman but she is strong and she will be back soon with a smile on her face, putting her best foot forward, as she always does.

‘She needs a bit of time to regroup after everything that’s gone on, which is understandable, but she plans to return to Loose Women, with renewed vigour, in July.’

The friend also insisted that there was ‘no chance whatsoever’ that the pair would ever get back together.

Reports claim that Eamonn and the woman made contact through social media after both being involved with a mental health charity.

A spokesperson for Ruth has said: ‘Ruth had holiday time booked from Loose Women and has extended her leave. She’s looking forward to returning to the show in due course.’

MailOnline also revealed Eamonn has been seeking comfort from his facialist and friend Lisa amid his divorce.

A friend of Eamonn’s has now told MailOnline that Lisa has been a ‘shoulder to cry on’ for the GB News host, whom he and Ruth have known for years.

The source shared: ‘ Lisa has been there to support him during marriage problems in the past few years. They’ve even been out recently together.

‘She’s grown close to him and been there to offer a shoulder to cry on during the past few years whilst his marriage to Ruth has fell apart.’

The insider added: ‘He’s been a regular at Lisa’s salon for several years.’ The pair also attended a management party together in 2022.

The year before, Lisa’s company Instagram page congratulated Eamonn and Ruth on winning a National Television Award.

Alongside a picture of the pair was the caption: ‘Well done for winning the NTA, very well deserved, see you both soon.’

The Instagram profile also features snaps of Lisa with Ruth and Lizzie Cundy – who were both her clients.

Pictures obtained by MailOnline show Eamonn enjoying a catch up with Lisa earlier this year at her aesthetics clinic in Weybridge, Surrey.

After a reported three hour treatment in the salon, Eamonn emerged on his crutches before heading into his waiting car.

He seemed chirpy as he caught up with Lisa – a facialist and skin expert whose celebrity clients include Gladiator Jenny Pacey and choreographer Jason Gardiner

Meanwhile Charlotte Hawkins showed her support for her former Sky News co-host following his devastating split from Ruth.

Charlotte, now a presenter on Good Morning Britain, was seen hugging Eamonn at the TRIC awards in London as he sat in a wheelchair with his colleagues from GB News.

Onlookers watched as she giggled with a frail looking Eamonn, while placing her hand on his back during the event.

The pair, who hosted the Sunrise show together between 2007 and 2014, were seen chatting for several minutes.

One onlooker said: ‘Charlotte looked really concerned for Eamonn, she went over from her own table to see him as it would have been pretty difficult for him to move.

‘Charlotte appeared to be comforting him and checking he was okay. They were chatting and then had a bit of a giggle.’

It’s since been claimed that Eamonn is ‘done with moping around’ while his marriage ends.

A source told The Sun that he was ‘ready to move on’, adding ‘Eamonn is determined to look forward.

‘It’s been a tough spell but he’s done with moping about and decided to cheer himself up with a short back and sides.

‘The end of a marriage is tough for anyone but Eamonn is determined to look forward. Life is for living. And he’s determined to try whatever is required to get back on his feet.’

MailOnline has contacted Eamonn’s representatives for comment.

In contrast, friends claimed that Ruth, 64, has been left ‘hurt’ after discovering that Eamonn is being consoled by another unnamed blonde woman in her forties amid their split.

Ruth has been taking an extended break from Loose Women amid the separation.

Eamonn and Ruth recently revealed they are headed for divorce after work commitments ‘took their marriage in different directions’.

It was previously claimed Ruth was ‘upset’ at rumours the reason for her split from Eamonn was due to his health issues.

Eamonn has suffered various health woes in recent years including crippling back pain and a bout of shingles – with Ruth being by his side looking after him throughout.

It was claimed a pal of Ruth’s has said she was left ‘devastated’ when she discovered ‘messages from another woman’ on Eamonn’s laptop.

A source told The Sun: ‘Ruth was completely taken by surprise when she saw the messages.

‘She had no idea what had been going on between them. She was devastated. Not only was she very upset but she was also angry.’

It comes after it emerged Ruth ‘orchestrated’ her split with Eamonn who is devastated and refused to sign off on the joint statement announcing the end of their near 30-year relationship.

Officially the couple said over the weekend they are ‘determined to stay friends and keep things amicable’.

But from being a joint effort – the statement citing their work commitments taking their marriage ‘in different directions ’ was in fact arranged by Ruth, with Eamonn refusing to play a part in its release.

Eamonn reportedly told friends that he ‘didn’t want to get involved’ and that ‘Ruth can do what she wants but keep me out of it’.

The former This Morning hosts revealed they had split last month after work commitments ‘took their marriage in different directions’.

A representative said: ‘Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.’

The couple tied the knot in 2010 after dating for 13 years – and say that despite their separation, they are ‘determined to stay friends’.

They are parents to son Jack, 22, while Eamonn also has sons Declan, 35, Niall, 31, and daughter Rebecca, 33, from his previous marriage.

Insiders claimed that the pair have been living separate lives for two years, with their relationship deteriorating after they left This Morning in 2021.

Eamonn has had a tough two years, losing the ITV show, as well as battling health conditions and grieving the death of his mother. The presenter is said to have been keen to move home to Belfast, but Ruth was adamant they stay put at their Surrey home.

A source told The Sun on Sunday : ‘Eamonn and Ruth’s relationship changed when they left This Morning. They started moving in different directions in their careers and their priorities started to change. Eamonn was desperate to return to Belfast, which he thinks of as home, but Ruth would never move. It became a bone of contention.

‘As her ITV career continued, Eamonn went down another path and they became ships in the night. For the past two years they had led separate lives, professionally and personally.’