Eamonn Holmes finally breaks his silence on Ruth Langsford split

Eamonn Holmes has finally opened up about his split from Ruth Langsford. The 64-year-old former This Morning presenter returned to his GB News show on Tuesday, May 28, while his estranged wife takes a break from her anchoring duties on the Loose Women panel.

Eamonn and Ruth announced their split after 14 years of marriage on Saturday. Speaking to viewers on the morning programme, Eamonn said: “So here we are on this Tuesday morning and a lot of politics. Before I go any further, I’d just like to thank people for your support of Ruth and me over the past few days. regarding the news of our separation.

“Your support for both of us is greatly appreciated.” Earlier in the morning show, Eamonn also made a cryptic comment about last weekend as he shared: “What a weekend it was.” Co-star Isabel added: “Really.”

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Eamonn continued: “It was. It was wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. The FA Cup Final, one of the greatest cup finals ever. He took me there (points to his chest), it was emotional. Anyway, Paul will be here with your sports news. I don’t know if they’re looking back at the cup final, but we’re also looking at a lot of things.”

A source close to the TV star has warned her fans that she will break her silence as she ‘puts on a brave face’ but is well aware that she cannot escape public scrutiny. “Eamonn is always candid on camera and knows it will be awkward for him to discuss the news of the day without mentioning his breakup, so he’s going to say a few words,” the insider claimed.

“Put on a brave face and be the true professional you always are. Focusing on work will be a welcome distraction.”

While the split left many fans in shock, it came as no surprise to friends of Ruth and Eamonn. According to another source, strains in Ruth and Eamonn’s marriage arose following their brutal This Morning ax and the pair led “separate lives” for two years before calling it quits.

“Eamonn and Ruth’s relationship changed when they left This Morning. They started to move in different directions in their careers and their priorities started to change,” the insider said. “Eamonn was desperate to get back to Belfast, which he calls home, but Ruth would never move. It became a bone of contention.”

“As her career at ITV continued, Eamonn went the other way and they became ships in the night. For the past two years, they have led separate lives, professionally and personally.” Eamonn, who has been dealing with debilitating health problems for the past two years following spinal surgery, has spoken of his desire to return to Belfast in 2023.

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