May 25th 2024.
After being together for more than two decades, former This Morning stars Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have announced that they are getting a divorce. The news was confirmed in a statement released by their spokesperson, stating that the couple, who tied the knot in 2010, are currently in the process of separating.
Many fans were shocked by this unexpected announcement, as they have watched the couple on their screens, both individually and as a presenting duo, for several years. Prior to the statement, there were rumors that Ruth, 64, and her team had instructed their friends to be on the lookout for comments on social media.
A source told MailOnline, "It's a very sorry tale. They are both so loved by the British public, they won over so many people on This Morning which they hosted for more than a decade." The pair had been co-hosting the show together for many years.
As of now, neither Eamonn nor Ruth have posted anything about their split on social media. The news of their separation was confirmed in a statement to The Sun. The couple first met in 1997 through their mutual friend, TV presenter Sally Meen. However, they kept their relationship under wraps out of respect for Eamonn's first wife, Gabrielle Holmes, with whom he shares three children.
In a 2017 interview, Ruth spoke about the decision to keep their relationship low-key, saying, "I thought it spoke volumes about the sort of man he was, the sort of father he was, and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less." Eamonn had been married to Gabrielle for over two decades before their divorce was finalized in 2005.
Ruth and Eamonn have one son together, Jack, who was born in 2002. The couple got married in June 2010, five years after Eamonn's divorce from Gabrielle. They also have a dog, a Border Collie and Dachshund cross named Maggie, whom they adopted in 2011 from the charity Dogs Trust.
The reason behind Eamonn and Ruth's divorce has not been confirmed yet, and the former couple has not spoken individually or jointly about it on social media. However, Ruth has opened up about some challenges they have faced in recent times. Eamonn has been dealing with chronic pain for several years and underwent spinal surgery in 2022, which affected his mobility.
In an interview earlier this month, Ruth said, "I don't know how much Eamonn's mobility will improve. We live in hope. He does the physio, but there might have to be some acceptance that this might never be 100% right. With any care situation - and there are millions of carers in this country - it isn't always easy. It's testing, but we manage as a family."
Ruth and Eamonn used to be a regular presence on This Morning, with Ruth hosting the show from 1999 until 2022, making her the longest-serving presenter. Eamonn joined her as a co-presenter on Fridays from 2006 until 2021, after which they were replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary. While Eamonn left ITV to join GB News, Ruth continued to be a part of the broadcaster, co-hosting Loose Women. If you have a story, video, or pictures to share, you can get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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