Eamonn Holmes opened up about the secret to a "happy relationship" during a chat with his GB News co-host Ellie Costello, following his split from Ruth Langsford last year.

The 65-year-old presenter parted ways with fellow Loose Women star Ruth after 14 years of marriage amid claims that their busy careers had them moving in "different directions".

Since the separation, both Eamonn and Ruth have kept quiet about their divorce, although Ruth has expressed she's "embracing" being single.

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Eamonn, who has recently faced health issues and suffered a fall, is now romantically linked with 42-year-old counsellor Katie Alexander, having taken their love public last year with a lavish Mediterranean cruise and several event appearances.

While Eamonn has steered clear of discussing his new relationship in interviews, he's now shared insights into what makes a relationship work, reports Belfast Live.

In a conversation with Ellie about her husband, Eamonn queried: "How important is it, for instance, when you met Gerard did you look at him and think, what a handsome bloke he is, or did you wonder if he thinks politically, religiously, and whatever in the same way?"

Ellie responded, saying she initially found Gerard "very tall and handsome."

Eamonn further questioned: "But would his politics and would his views on things have influenced you in some way?"

Ellie remarked: "Not initially, no, but we do have the same politics. I think it makes life easier if you do. What about you? What do you think?"

Eamonn responded: "I think you're right. I think any partners I've ever had in life, I haven't deliberately gone looking for it, but I think they think the same as me."

This revelation comes amid rumours that Eamonn and his partner Katie are considering serious moves in their relationship.

It was reported by one source that Katie "wants to love and care for him – especially as he's in such a bad way with his legs and back, and can't walk properly without assistance".

Eamonn has suffered with chronic pain and mobility issues after slipping three discs in his back in 2021.

He underwent spinal surgery the following year but has suffered major health setbacks recently, heartbreakingly saying he was on "borrowed time" and "not OK".

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