Defiant Ruth Langsford is STILL wearing her wedding ring as Eamonn Holmes jets off with girlfriend
RUTH Langsford is STILL wearing her wedding ring after Eamonn Holmes was spotted in Spain with his new girlfriend.
The former TV couple shocked fans when they announced that they had split back in May.
Since then, Eamonn has moved on with Katie Alexander, 42 – and they recently jetted off on holiday together.
But Ruth is back in the UK and has been updating fans with what she’s been up to on Instagram.
The Loose Women legend has shared a number of snaps on her story – and she is wearing her rock on her finger.
In one mirror selfie she showed off her outfit from her range at QVCUK.
This morning she videoed herself before going into a meeting for today’s episode of Loose Women.
As she showed off her breakfast and explained what viewers can expect on Monday’s instalment, she flashed her ring.
It comes after The Sun revealed yesterday that Eamonn and Katie have set off on a romantic cruise.
The telly presenter was seen in an electric wheelchair at Heathrow Airport alongside the marriage counsellor, ahead of their flight to to Barcelona to board Virgin Voyager’s luxurious Scarlet Lady.
A source said yesterday: “Eamonn and Katie have tried to keep their passionate relationship quiet but they were finally on full public display. It’s remarkable how quickly they have struck up a tight bond.
“And after a week at sea together, who knows what will happen next.
“Watching the couple together it is hard to remember Eamonn and Ruth being an item.
“But that is now ancient history.”
Divorcee Katie, a mother of three, struck up a friendship with Eamonn via Twitter back in 2015.
Ruth and Eamonn Relationship Timeline
Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style.
Here’s how their romance played out…
1997 – The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children.
1997-2002 – To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told Daily Mail: “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.”
2002 – Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family.
2005 – Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle.
2006 – The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together.
2010 – Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth’s mother for her hand.
June 2010 – Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire.
2016 – Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles.
June 2019 – On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits “compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal,” while Ruth said it was “laughter and an equal marriage”.
November 2020 – Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary in a ‘show shake-up’.
December 2021 – After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning.
January 2022 – Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women.
September 2022 – Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve.
November 2022 – Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation.
September 2023 – Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery.
May 2024 – Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship.
Over the weekend a source said: “The cruise is just the latest proof of their closeness.
“Katie has been telling pals she and Eamonn are going to be for keeps — and now everyone is starting to believe her.
“Eamonn’s zest for her — the latest being this all-expenses-paid trip — has wowed Ruth and pals.
“He has found a new lease of life for sure. Everyone is amazed.”
Eamonn and Ruth started dating in 1996 and the pair tied the knot in 2010.
They share a son called Jack together.