Irish broadcaster and former journalist Eamonn Holmes is now a GRANDFATHER. The 61 years old broadcaster revealed that he has become a grandfather for the very first time. He shared the very first picture of the newborn baby.
Have a look at the heartwarming and emotional moment right below. Also, get to know more in detail about his personal life:
Eamonn Holmes Is A Granddad Now!
The This Morning host has proudly revealed the picture of his first grandchild. The 61 years old former journalist announced that he was set to become a granddad on the ITV show earlier this year. Now, the bundle of happiness has arrived.
Holmes proudly shared the first look of his grandchild, Emelia. Emelia was born Holmes’s firstborn son, Declan.
He uploaded a heartwarming picture where his son can be seen cuddling up to his baby in a black and white image. In the caption, Holmes talked about his firstborn son and grandkid. He wrote: My first-born son Declan with his firstborn and my first grandchild Emelia. Welcome to the world, Emelia. Just call me Papa.
CAPTION: Eamonn Holmes shares picture of his grandkid SOURCE: Instagram @eamonnholmes The mother of his grandkid is Jenny, who is a doctor. Jenny and Declan got married in 2018 in Ireland.
Talking about the announcement, Holmes revealed that he was soon to be a granddad back in April. During the time, he said:
They have just announced that I, together with Valerie and Robin, Jenny's mum and dad, and Gabrielle, Declan's mummy, we're all going to be grandparents. It's very good. We're very happy.
Personal Life; Holmes Has Been Married Twice!
How the Other Half Lives’ presenter was first married to wife Gabrielle Holmes. As per sources, they got married in 1985. The ex-couple welcomed three kids; Declan, Rebecca, and Niall.
Sadly, after nine years of marital relationship, they separated. It was revealed that his father’s death and journalism career were reasons behind the separation.
The same year, after separating from the first wife, Holmes started dating Ruth Langsford. However, they kept their relationship private of respect for his first wife and kids. They only got divorced in 2005.
His wife, Langsford, is a famous Singapore-born English television presenter who has presented shows like This Morning, Gift Wrapped, How the Other Half Lives, Ruth Langsford’s Fashion Edit, and so on. She even took part in Strictly Come Dancing’s fifteenth series.
Holmes and Langsford welcomed their first child, son Jack Alexander Holmes in 2002. On 26th June 2010, the pair got married at Elvetham Hall, near Hartley Wintney, Hampshire.
As of now, it has been over eleven years that the duo tied the knot and has been happily ever. The couple often shares pictures of each other on social media accounts.
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