Ruth Langsford throws herself into work amid split with Eamonn Holmes (2024)

Ruth Langsford is seemingly trying to keep her mind off her split fromhusband Eamonn Holmes, as she concentrated on her work this week.

The Loose Women presenter, 64, and the broadcaster, also 64, announced their plans to divorce in May after 14 years of marriage and 27 years together.

Since then it's been reported Eamonn had grown close to a younger female friend over the past year who he has been on a 'string of outings with', with Ruth said to be 'devastated' when she discovered 'messages from another woman'on his laptop.

But she put on a brave face this week as she returned to work atQVC UK, where she is a brand ambassador.

Ruth took to her Instagram to share a boomerang of her filming for the shopping channel in London, with fellow presenterJackie Kabler.

She also took to her Stories on Tuesday morning to share a beaming mirror selfie in the lift at the office.

Holding onto her handbag and Stanley cup, she captioned the snap: 'Back at the Q! Meetings'.

And showing her attempts at staying busy, Ruth also showed off her stylish outfit for the day, using items from her QVC range.

She looked trendy in a blue denim shirt and matching jeans, while adding abrown leather bag and open-toed high heels.

Captioning the photo, Ruth proudly declared: 'All my own work. Double Denim Day!'

Her busy work week comes as shehas been taking an extended break from Loose Women amid the separation, but is set to return this month.

It comes after it was revealed that Ruth had decided to take time off work after learning that Eamonn hasn't been alone in his sorrows following their split, as he is being consoled by two blonde beauties.

The GB News presenter has been helped through his troubles by relationship counsellor Katie Alexander and aesthetician Lisa Harris.

Divorcee and mother-of-three Katie has grown close to the star after a 'string of outings' together, and has reportedly said she is 'in it for the long haul.'

A source previously told The Mirror:'She is helping Eamonn through the tough times but doesn't want to be seen as a marriage wrecker.

'The friendship has grown in recent months but Eamonn's marriage has been over for some time.'

The insider added: 'She wants to help Eamonn with his situation and their friendship has grown over a period of time.She feels she will be close to him for a long period and is in this for the long haul.'

Katie has been seen visiting Eamonn at his rented apartment in South West London from her home in Yorkshire.

The pair reportedly struck up a friendship over the past couple of years and the publication claims Eamonn has taken her on a safari park trip, to a Manchester United game and a Beyoncé concert.

While his friendship with Katie is not said to be a reason for the marriage breakdown it is understood that Ruth was unaware of her until recently and has decided to take time off work.

A source told The Sun: 'Ruth was obviously aware that her marriage was crumbling, but as details emerge, her upset has turned to anger.

'Eamonn's friend is bowled over by being lavished with attention and kindness from him.'

The pair met via Twitter after the woman commented on a post and it sparked a conversation between the pair.

Friends explained that the woman's counselling skills include coping with 'feeling sad' and 'separation and divorce' therefore it seems fitting she will be supporting Eamonn at this time of uncertainty.

One pal then told The Mirror: 'Ruth was hurt when she learned about Eamonn's friendship with another woman but she is strong and she will be back soon with a smile on her face, putting her best foot forward, as she always does.

'She needs a bit of time to regroup after everything that's gone on, which is understandable, but she plans to return to Loose Women, with renewed vigour, in July.'

The friend also insisted that there was 'no chance whatsoever' that the pair would ever get back together.

Reports claim that Eamonn and the woman made contact through social media after both being involved with a mental health charity.

A spokesperson for Ruth has said: 'Ruth had holiday time booked from Loose Women and has extended her leave. She's looking forward to returning to the show in due course.'

WhileMailOnline revealed Eamonn has also been seeking comfort from his facialist and friend Lisa,whom he and Ruth have known for years.

A friend of Eamonn's told MailOnline that Lisa has been a 'shoulder to cry on' for him and said: 'Lisa has been there to support him during marriage problems in the past few years. They've even been out recently together.

'She's grown close to him and been there to offer a shoulder to cry on during the past few years whilst his marriage to Ruth has fell apart.'

The insider added: 'He's been a regular at Lisa's salon for several years.' The pair also attended a management party together in 2022.The year before, Lisa's company Instagram page congratulated Eamonn and Ruth on winning a National Television Award.

Alongside a picture of the pair was the caption: 'Well done for winning the NTA, very well deserved, see you both soon.'

Pictures obtained by MailOnline show Eamonn enjoying a catch up with Lisa earlier this year at her aesthetics clinic in Weybridge, Surrey.

It has been claimed a pal of Ruth's has said she was left 'devastated' when she discovered 'messages from another woman' on Eamonn's laptop.

A source told The Sun: 'Ruth was completely taken by surprise when she saw the messages. She had no idea what had been going on between them. She was devastated. Not only was she very upset but she was also angry.'

And since announcing the split,Ruth has been left 'upset' at rumours the reason for the separation was due to Eamonn's health issues.

Eamonn has suffered various health woes in recent years including crippling back pain and a bout of shingles - with Ruth being by his side looking after him throughout.

And Ruth has been left sad that rumours have circulated that this contributed to their separation, according to The Sun.

Eamonn praised Ruth for her 'amazing' support after he suffered a fall down stairs of their home in November 2022.

In 2016, Eamonn underwent a double-hip replacement operation lasting three-and-a-quarter hours after living with acute pain for many years.

Then in 2018 Eamonn detailed his battle with shingles and how he was struck with the virus on his son Declan's wedding day.

His years of chronic back pain started in spring 2021 - which came completely out of nowhere.

The pain become so severe that it left Eamonn reliant on a walking stick, but soon found out the root causewas three slipped discs that affected the movement of his right leg.

In September 2022, Eamonn was forced to step away from his GB news show as he underwent vital back surgery to aid his chronic back pain.

Then in November 2022 Eamonn endured a horrific accident which saw him fall down a set of stairs at his home in Surrey leading him to break his shoulder weeks after his huge spinal surgery .

Ruth recently said she 'lives in hope' that his mobility will improve, telling Woman's Weekly: 'I don't know how much Eamonn's mobility will improve. We live in hope.

'He does the physio, but there might have to be some acceptance that this might never be 100% right. With any care situation - and there are millions of carers in this country - it isn't always easy. It's testing but we manage as a family.'

Ruth added: 'I look at Eamonn, who's had his health and back problems, and it makes you realise how important your health is.'

The former This Morning hosts revealed they had split last month after work commitments 'took their marriage in different directions'.

A representative said: 'Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.'

The couple tied the knot in 2010 after dating for 13 years - and say that despite their separation, they are 'determined to stay friends'.

They are parents to son Jack, 22, while Eamonn also has sons Declan, 35, Niall, 31, and daughter Rebecca, 33, from his previous marriage.

Insiders claimed on Sunday that the pair have been living separate lives for two years, with their relationship deteriorating after they left This Morning in 2021.

Eamonn has had a tough two years, losing the ITVshow, as well as battling health conditions and grieving the death of his mother.

The presenter is said to have been keen to move home toBelfast, but Ruth was adamant they stay put at their Surrey home.

A source told The Sun on Sunday: 'Eamonn and Ruth's relationship changed when they left This Morning. They started moving in different directions in their careers and their priorities started to change. Eamonn was desperate to return to Belfast, which he thinks of as home, but Ruth would never move. It became a bone of contention.

'As her ITV career continued, Eamonn went down another path and they became ships in the night. For the past two years they had led separate lives, professionally and personally.'