Eamonn Holmes' female companion Katie Alexander, 42, wears a glittering ring while running errands near his home - but friends insist presenter is NOT engaged to the mother-of-three

Friends of Eamonn Holmes have denied he is engaged to Katie Alexander after the mother-of-three was seen wearing a sparkling ring while out near his London home. Friends of Eamonn Holmes have denied he is engaged to Katie Alexander after the mother-of-three was seen wearing a sparkling ring while out near his London home A source close to the presenter has since insisted claims of an engagement are 'wide of the mark, telling MailOnline: 'That is not an engagement ring' They had been together for 27 years and married for 14. The TV presenter's night out comes just over a week after she made her triumphant return to Loose Women following her split from her husband Eamonn Holmes. Ruth Langsford put her worries behind her as she enjoyed a boozy girls' night out with friends on Friday night The presenter, 64, took to her Instagram stories to share a slew of snaps, documenting her fun-filled evening with pals Rachael Eleri and Liv Davey The TV presenter's night out comes just over a week after she made her triumphant return to Loose Women following her split from her husband Eamonn Holmes Opening the show, she announced to the audience: 'Welcome to your first Loose Women of the week, it's great to have your company!'