Eamonn Holmes has spoken publicly for the first time about his separation from Ruth Langsford, thanking viewers for their support during a broadcast on GB News. The 64-year-old former This Morning presenter addressed the split on Tuesday, May 28, while his estranged wife takes a break from her Loose Women duties.
Holmes said: 'So here we are on this Tuesday morning and a lot of politics. Just before we move on I would just like to thank people for your support for Ruth and I over the last few days as to the news of our separation. Your support for both of us is very much appreciated.'
Earlier in the show, he made a cryptic remark about the weekend, saying: 'What a weekend it was.' Co-star Isabel added: 'Indeed.' Holmes continued: 'It was. It was marvelous, marvelous, marvelous. The FA Cup Final, one of the greatest cup finals there have ever been. It just got me there [pointed to his chest], it was emotional.'
A source close to Holmes said he was 'putting on a brave face' but knew he could not avoid the topic. The insider added: 'He is putting on a brave face and will be the true professional he always is. Focusing on work will be a welcome distraction.'
The couple announced their separation on Saturday after 14 years of marriage. According to another source, tensions had been building since they were axed from This Morning, and they had been leading 'separate lives' for two years. The source claimed Holmes wanted to return to Belfast, but Langsford refused to move, creating a 'bone of contention.'
