The GB News host, 64, contacted Ruth, also 64, to quash the speculation, which was sparked when Katie was pictured wearing a ring, to protect her feelings, it has been claimed.

A source told MailOnline: ‘There are other people in this and I know Eamonn had to message Ruth to say there was nothing in the engagement speculation.’

The former couple announced their split three months ago in a joint statement after 14 years of marriage and a 27 year relationship.

With a source claiming their work commitments ‘took them in different directions’.

Since parting ways from Loose Women star Ruth, Eamonn has reportedly grown close to new female friend Katie, a divorced mother-of-three who works as a relationship counsellor.

MailOnline previously claimed their friendship has blossomed ‘to the next level’ and are deciding when to make their relationship public. 

It’s been said they’ve been offered ‘big money’ for their first official picture.

Another source also told the publication: ‘Katie and Eamonn are definitely in it for the long haul. She says she loves him and he loves her.’

They are said to have first met via social media in 2015.

Former This Morning presenter Eamonn has rarely spoken about his split from Ruth but previously told The Mirror he hoped they could remain friend.

He first mentioned his divorce just days after it was announced on his GB News show.

‘Just before we move on I would like to thank people for your support for Ruth and I over the last few days as to the news of our separation,’ he said.

‘Your support for both of us is very much appreciated.’

Ruth, meanwhile, has not publicly spoken about Eamonn. She has been on pre-booked leave twice from Loose Women after their break-up was announced.

This year, Eamonn has been giving his followers regular updates about his health after suffering chronic back pain ever since he slipped three discs in 2021.

He underwent spinal surgery the following year, which left him off air for almost four months during his recovery, but he later suffered a major setback when he fell down the stairs, revealing he ‘smashed’ his shoulder.

To manage pain, the TV broadcaster has been trying brand-new therapies including an ‘anti-gravity’ treadmill device which is helping him walk by assisting him with a ‘big balloon’ designed to hold his weight.

Ruth and Eamonn married in 2010 and share a son called Jack, who was born in 2002.

Their wedding was attended by TV presenters Gloria Hunniford and Jeremy Kyle, EastEnders actress Zoe Lucker and former champion boxer Barry McGuigan, and came 13 years after they began dating.

Northern Irish broadcaster Eamonn also has three children, Declan, Rebecca and Niall, from his first marriage.

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Source: CNN