Ruth Langsford ‘planning divorce party’ to celebrate end of marriage to Eamonn Holmes
RUTH Langsford is planning a “divorce party” to signal the end of her marriage with Eamonn Holmes.
According to reports in The Mirror, the Loose Women anchor has insisted “life begins after divorce” as she allegedly prepares to mark the end of a life chapter with her nearest and dearest.
Last month, The Sun was first to report how Ruth, 64, and Eamonn, 65, were pushing for a “quickie divorce.”
The pair’s terms for their split came to light following their shock break-up last May, and it seems the mum of one is ready to call time on the heartache with her close pals.
Ruth’s rep has declined to comment on the claims.
The Sun now understands Ruth is keen to stay in the couple’s £3.5million Surrey mansion as part of her divorce settlement.
Yet while she is attempting to keep normality in her life, the ITV broadcaster appears eager to switch things up, too.
A source previously claimed Ruth – who has her own range on shopping channel QVC – is using shopping as a form of “therapy.”
They added to Heat Magazine: “Ruth’s sass is definitely back.
“She’s ready for new adventures, and who knows, a man – if and when, it’s on her terms.
“For now, girls’ nights and piña coladas are filling the void.
“Ruth has a force field of friends – they’re her armour and they give her great advice.”
Meanwhile, it is a happier chapter for Ruth after her beloved mum Joan was released from hospital.
NEW CHAPTER
A source previously told The Sun of former This Morning anchor Ruth and Eamonn’s divorce arrangements.
They told us: “The aim is for Eamonn and Ruth to resolve their divorce as quickly as possible in the New Year.
“Ruth is keen to stay in their marital home as it is where she is settled.
Ruth and Eamonn's 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.
September 2024 – Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a ‘fierce’ divorce lawyer.
“Eamonn on the other hand wants to get out and make a fresh start.
“They aren’t dragging their heels and want this settled and done as quickly as possible.”
It comes amid speculation Eamonn is ready to start afresh with his girlfriend Katie Alexander.
The Sun On Sunday previously revealed the GB News anchor was keen to get engaged to Katie.
Showing his commitment to his new love, The Sun revealed he drove four hours to make sure he shared a special first Christmas with marriage counsellor.