RUTH Langsford will be missing from duty on Loose Women this week following her split from Eamonn Holmes.
However, Eamonn – who is a presenter on GB News – will return to his regularly scheduled position, and is set to address the break-up.
The Sun exclusively revealed on Saturday that Ruth and Eamonn – at one point a fan favourite partnership on This Morning – were set to divorce after 14 years of marriage.
They first got together in 1997 after being introduced via mutual pals, and share one son, Jack, together.
A spokesperson told fans about their split in a short but sweet statement.
It read: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”
Eamonn has also moved out of the family home for a property nearby.
While Ruth has not made any public posts or comment in light of the break-up, Eamonn has seemingly carried on, even ignoring the news with an Instagram post on Saturday night.
Instead, he focused on the FA Cup Final, sharing a sketch of what appeared to be him with Sir Alex Ferguson.
When he returns to work on Monday, he is expected to address the split properly live on air.
A source said: “Eamonn is always frank on camera and knows it will be odd for him to discuss the day’s news without mentioning his split so he’ll say a few words.
“He is putting on a brave face and will be the true professional he always is. Focusing on work will be a welcome distraction.”
Ruth will not be in her anchor position on Loose Women this week, despite Eamonn continuing his work with GB News.
Sources said their work had taken them in different directions but they were determined to stay friends and keep things amicable.
One source told MailOnline: “Ruth and her team have been telling their friends to look out for the comments, which they are planning to put on social media.
“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.”
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 conjugals,” 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 makes his debut 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 27 year relationship
