The former This Morning hosts, both 64, revealed they are headed for divorce on Saturday after work commitments 'took their marriage in different directions'.
Ruth Langsford 's previous comments about the possibility of her husband Eamonn Holmes leaving her for a younger woman have resurfaced following the couple's announcement they have split.
In the wake of the shocking news, Ruth's previous joke about Eamonn leaving her for a younger woman have resurfaced. On an episode of Loose Women in 2022, the presenter confessed she would rather her husband left her for a 25-year-old than someone her own age, confessing that was her 'worst fear'. It's not the first time that Ruth has mentioned the possibility of Eamonn leaving her for a younger woman, previously poking fun at the idea with her husband on This Morning and joking that she would be the ultimate 'spiteful ex.'
The Great British Bake Off star had been 53 years old at the time and had just split from the then-24-year-old barmaid after she refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement, leading to both taking scathing swipes at each other on social media. Eamonn shot back that he would be stuck with a 'spiteful ex' if he opted to leave Ruth, so she quipped: 'I would be so spiteful. You wouldn’t want me.'
It's not the first time that Ruth has mentioned the possibility of Eamonn leaving her for a younger woman, previously poking fun at the idea with her husband on This Morning in 2019 and joking that she would be the ultimate 'spiteful ex' 'He is putting on a brave face and will be the true professional he always is. Focusing on work will be a welcome distraction.'
The TV couple, who friends say were 'as close to Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan as you could get', have sparked rumours over the last few months as neither appeared on the other's Instagram posts. Eamonn broke his silence on social media on Saturday afternoon to celebrate Manchester United's FA Cup win, with no mention of the separation news
And despite Ruth and Eamonn feeling an instant connection, he ensured it was the nation's best-kept secret, as he did not publicly confess his love for Ruth for two years. ‘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 GB News breakfast presenter is still recovering from the surgery and an injury to his shoulder, which saw him take four months off work at the end of last year. He has ongoing daily physio sessions and either uses a cane or wheelchair to get about, with the support of his estranged wife Ruth. Read More Inside Eamonn and Ruth's love story: From dating in secret to romantic wedding - A look back at their relationship as they are set to divorce On their big day, Ruth walked down the aisle in a dress and matching headdress by Italian designer Angelina Colarusso.
Eamonn gushed about his bride in Hello! magazine, which obtained exclusive photographs of their special day. It comes just days after Ruth revealed she fears Eamonn 'might never be 100 per cent right' after undergoing back surgery due to suffering chronic back pain for almost two years However, in 2020 the pair were dropped from their Friday slot and replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary
Eamonn and Ruth also hosted This Morning together for 14 years, and were a fixture on the show both on Fridays and during the school holidays. Their romance has sparked concern in recent weeks as Ruth admitted that the last two years have been hard on her relationship after Eamonn suffered from complex health issues.
Eamon had already respectfully asked Ruth's mother for her hand in marriage because her father was in the late stages of Alzheimer's. But after just a year of having their relationship out in the open, they welcomed their son Jack in 2002. It wasn't until 2005 that Eamonn officially divorced Gabrielle
Eamonn and Ruth have always been honest about the state of their relationship and they have continually confessed over the years that they do have a few spats. Some of which were shared to the homes across the county as they have had to work through some disagreements while presenting their show 'Eamonn had gone out to the loo and when he came back, there were men in the box with us flirting and chatting to me, and he said: 'I don't like that them flirting with my wife.'
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