Eamonn Holmes has sparked a bit of a stir among fans after posting a snap with his “close” friend.
Whispers started to swirl about his marriage to Ruth Langsford as he cosied up with his “wondeful” pal. The TV veteran, who used to grace the sofa on This Morning, has been noticeably tight-lipped on social media about his other half.
In his latest Instagram update, Eamonn shared a throwback side-by-side with his showbiz pal Linda Lusardi, captioning: “1982 v 2024 and she hasn’t changed a bit . My wonderful, close friend Linda Lusardi who I went to see today.”
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He also added a nod to their long-standing bond, telling fans: “42 year friendship.” Lusardi, is best known for her acting, TV gigs and days as a glamour model, seemed to have had a fab catch-up with her chum Eamonn.
The post didn’t go unnoticed by eagle-eyed followers, with one poking: “Where is your beautiful wife Ruth? Why or what are you trying prove!” Another online user chimed in with: “Poor Ruth.” Other’s however, leapt in to defend Eamonn, suggesting: “‘Trying to prove’ or simply sharing a picture of a longterm friendship that’s lasted all these years .. how do you know it wasn’t Ruth taking the picture?” reports the Mirror.
One supporter clapped back, telling the negative folk: “Why see the negative in this? They have been friends 42 years! Amazing achievement!!” And another stood up for Eamonn, exclaiming: “He’s showing what a good friendship they have! Why do some idiots always have to be negative, derogatory, accusatory and insinuate things? For nothing better to do? Obviously not.”
Another fan lunged in with further sympathy for Ruth, saying: “There’s no ‘poor Ruth’, just Ruth. You all are showing yourselves up. I’m embarrassed.” Meanwhile, another supporter defended: “He’s not trying to prove anything. He adores his wife Ruth. He is stating he has a 42 year friendship with Linda whats wrong with that.”
Just last week, Eamonn reassured his followers that all was well in paradise with wife Ruth, posting a cheery pic of the pair. The 64-year-old TV star, who tied the knot with Loose Women presenter Ruth in 2010, is known for his banter and their down-to-earth love story.
Their stint as co-presenters on This Morning had viewers in stitches with Eamonn’s playful digs at his 64-year-old spouse, while the couple also earned kudos for their sensitive touch with the show’s more tender segments.
However, in recent weeks, fans have been worried about the absence of Eamonn and Ruth together. A theory was sparked among followers when Eamonn posted a family photo last month, with many pointing out that Ruth was missing from the heartwarming picture.
The GB News presenter uploaded a picture of his eldest son – whom he shares with ex-wife Gabriele, who he separated from in 1994 – along with his wife and children during a christening celebration. Fans inundated the comments section of the Instagram post, questioning why Ruth was absent from the photo.
The concern over a potential rift between the couple has only escalated with each subsequent photo Eamonn has posted online. However, on Friday (May 17) Eamonn shared a nostalgic photo of himself and his wife looking content together. The photo, taken in May 2018, showed the couple beaming at each other.
During an episode of Loose Women last month, Ruth expressed her worries about Eamonn leaving her for another woman. She confessed to the panel: “See I think, people go, ‘Oh, you’d hate it if you were dumped for a younger woman’. I go, ‘No, I would hate it because…’ then I could do the whole cliche thing, ‘Oh, Eamonn is such a cliche, he’s going with a 25-year-old, how sad.'”
She added: “But then I think ‘No, the worst thing for me is if he went off with someone the same age’. I think that is harder than being dumped for someone younger. That’s my worst fear.” Her fellow stars were quick to dismiss any fears of Eamonn straying, with Linda Robson declaring confidently: “That’s not going to happen.”
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