Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, the nation’s telly sweethearts, have just announced they are parting ways.
The TV couple have reportedly split after 14 years together and are set to divorce. A spokesperson told The Sun on Sunday: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”
The pair’s busy careers have reportedly “taken them in different directions” but plan to “keep things amicable”.
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The This Morning pair first got together back in ’97 after TV pal Sally Meen played cupid. Fresh from his split with ex-wife Gabrielle, with whom he has three kids Declan, Niall, and Rebecca Eamonn kept his budding romance with Ruth under wraps.
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The This Morning pair first got together back in ’97 after TV pal Sally Meen played cupid. Fresh from his split with ex-wife Gabrielle, with whom he has three kids Declan, Niall, and Rebecca Eamonn kept his budding romance with Ruth under wraps.
Ruth, who’d just landed in London dreaming of big TV gigs after smaller stints on obscure satellite channels, clicked with Eamonn right away. Their connection was undeniable, and by June 26, 2010, they sealed the deal with a swanky do at The Elvetham in Hampshire, a posh 19th Century estate.
Together, they’ve welcomed their own lad, Jack, now 19, into the world. These two don’t just have sparks flying on telly they’re still all over each other at home!
Bedroom confession
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Eamonn once quipped about their steamy antics. He cheekily confessed: “I love Ruth deeply but also I fancy her.”
“How could I resist? No wonder I look tired all the time – that woman has me run ragged. I go to work for a break.”
And Ruth’s not shy about their sizzling chemistry either, crediting Eamonn’s admiration for keeping things hot. Chatting to the Mirror, she spilled: “Eamonn is my biggest fan and always makes me feel really sexy.”
“When I think I’m at my slimmest he thinks I’m too thin. He likes me curvy he loves boobs, bottoms and legs. I’m really lucky because it would be awful to have a man who commented on me piling on the pounds.”
Family focus
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Eamonn is father to Rebecca, Declan, and Niall from his first marriage with ex-spouse Gabrielle. During an episode of Loose Women, Ruth humorously shared her role as a ‘wicked stepmother’ to Eamonn’s three children from his previous marriage.
She revealed: “It is interesting how it’s always the stepmothers who are portrayed as the wicked or evil stepmother. I am officially a stepmother, although they don’t call me that phrase often.”
“I have that with my stepchildren. I actually sign things, ‘From your wicked stepmother.’ It’s like a term of endearment in a way,” she continued.
“I’m very lucky I have a fantastic relationship with my stepchildren. I always think a stepmother has to be very nurturing actually, it’s a very difficult balance and a fine tight rope you’re walking.”
Her son Jack headed off to university last autumn, a period which proved to be nerve-wracking for both parents. In recounting this time to HELLO!, Ruth admitted that during his first week, she felt like her “womb was ripped out”, but eventually came to terms with it as he “settled in really well”.
One can’t ignore the striking resemblance between Jack and Eamonn’s three kids from his first marriage. Last year, Eamonn shared a nostalgic snap of a rare family gathering with all four kids, Declan, Rebecca, Niall and Jack, in a restaurant, each holding a pint. The TV presenter resides in a plush Surrey mansion with his son Jack, boasting six bedrooms, two living rooms, a study and a grand kitchen.
Lavish home
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The couple frequently give fans a glimpse into their luxurious home life. Ruth once posted a picture of their living room, featuring a skylight, a grand fireplace, an L-shaped sofa, wooden flooring and large windows. Their dining room is light and airy, housing a large oval table and chic cream chairs. They also have a laundry room equipped with a washing machine and a cupboard full of towels.
Eamonn’s office is a treasure trove of memorabilia, including a limited edition Opus signed by Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton. Ruth often posts videos of her culinary adventures in their stylish kitchen, complete with wooden cupboards, integrated appliances and a central island.
Their stunning garden features outdoor sofas and immaculate hedges lining the house. Eamonn has revealed that he and Ruth have very different hobbies outside of work.
Speaking to The Sun Online, he confessed, “But we’re quite different people in what we like. There are odd things that Ruth doesn’t do. She suffers from motion sickness so she doesn’t like airplanes, and she doesn’t do boats of any form. I could genuinely live on a cruise ship but who would I do it with?”
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