After realizing there’s “life after Eamonn Holmes,” Ruth Langsford is enjoying time with friends, and she has pledged to have fun now that the couple has split in shock.
A year ago, her world was turned upside. But 12 months on, Loose Women presenter Ruth Langsford has turned heartache into happiness. At the start of 2024, Ruth’s life looked picture-perfect, to the outside world at least. She was a beloved daytime TV presenter, a devoted mum, and one half of British telly’s most enduring power couples. Yet behind the scenes, her 27-year relationship with Eamonn Holmes was crumbling, and on 25 May, the couple announced that they were in the “process of divorcing”, after 14 years of marriage.
But now, as the anniversary of her shock split from Belfast broadcaster Eamonn looms, a source claims that Ruth, 65, has not only turned a corner, but is happy, at peace and embracing single life on her own terms. The source tells OK!, “Ruth has had a tough year – but actually, she’s realised a lot of unexpected positives have come out of it. She’s really coming into her own now and is putting the heartache behind her.”
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She has learned to let her hair down, about friendship, and how to love and support others when you have a year from hell.
“It’s not what she would have desired,” she continued, “of course it’s not.” Her grand plan for a life didn’t include divorce. However, she is realizing that Eamonn’s life is a wonderful, exciting one. She really put the effort in herself, and her glow-up looks amazing! She’s been heartbreaking, but she’s now excited about the future.
The cracks in Ruth and Eamonn’s union began to show when Ruth was reportedly left “devastated” after it was alleged that Eamonn, also 65, was secretly in contact with another woman. This led to a showdown, after which Ruth is reported to have found messages on Eamonn’s laptop that shocked her – and confirmed her worst fears, particularly as she had been caring for him.
He is still battling health issues following years of back problems and surgery. “Ruth was completely taken by surprise when she saw the messages,” a source told The Sun at the time. “She had no idea what had been going on between them. She was devastated.”
Ruth kept her dignity in public despite that bombshell, focusing on her work and the couple’s 23-year-old son, Jack. However, the divorce process dragged on in the background, with rumors that Maggie and their dog Maggie had reportedly engaged in bitter custody battles.
While Eamonn went public with his new relationship with 43-year-old relationship counsellor Katie Alexander in September, as the pair embarked on a cruise from Barcelona, Ruth took a different approach. She returned to Loose Women in July after an extended break and continued to build her successful QVC fashion line – from which reports suggest she took home £2.5 million in a year.
Ruth also leaned on her close friends for support and some much-needed fun, including Lizzie Cundy and Rylan Clark. Earlier this year, the famous pals were spotted enjoying a night out in London, with Ruth showcasing her dance moves and letting loose amid thestress of the divorce.
But, adjusting to her single life hasn’t been easy. In a candid interview in February, Ruth talked about the challenges of her split – but was full of grit, too. “Relationship breakdowns are very difficult, but you deal with it and have to move on. You can let yourself crumble or you pick yourself up and get on with life. It’s a choice.”
She also considered the challenges of a divorce in public. “Divorce is very painful. Everyone has a point, but the majority of people don’t do it in public. But my job isn’t like that, either. Ruth said she kept optimistic about the future despite the heartache. She said, “I’m fine being on my own, but not for a long.”
Ruth has withstanded the year from hell like a pro, her fashion line expanding, her besties by her side, and a sparkle back in her smile…
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Source: Mirror
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