'Katie is helping Eamonn through the tough times'

Counsellor tells pals she is in for 'the long haul

- MARK JEFFERIES

THE relationship counsellor who is helping Eamonn Holmes heal after his marriage split does not want to be seen as a "marriage wrecker", friends have said.

Katie Alexander, 42, has been on a number of outings with the GB News presenter in the past year, as well as being pictured at his home.

Eamonn and fellow TV presenter Ruth Langsford announced last month they will divorce after 28 years together, 14 of them married.

But one source close to Katie said: "She is helping Eamonn through the tough times but doesn't want to be seen as a marriage wrecker.