Eamonn Holmes calls out woman he ‘adores’ in sweet post after Ruth split

Eamonn Holmes is making light of his recent split as he surprised his Instagram followers with a heartfelt post about a prominent woman in his life.

News of the presenter separating from his wife Ruth Langsford was first leaked in late May, 2024, as the pair announced they were going their separate ways after 14 years of marriage.

The golden TV duo were said to have been leading separate lives for years before ultimately splitting up with pals branding their This Morning axe as one of the main causes of their rift.

It has since been reported Eamonn is being consoled by a mystery blonde divorcee. The TV presenter is yet to confirm the rumours but took to social media to share emotional tribute to one woman he is incredibly fond of – his daughter Rebecca.

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The former This Morning host took to Instagram this Friday, June 7, as he shared a selfie in the company of his 33-year-old daughter, penning in his caption: “lots of folk posting about their daughters . Not many girls in The Holmes family but I have one who I love and adore.”

Fans were quick to react to the new post as one commented: “Lovely photo. I’ve often thought to myself, I wonder what your daughter really thinks of Ruth because in my opinion I never liked the way she put you down, especially before a television audience.”

Other followers were simply pleased to see Eamonn was well-surrounded as another added: “She’s a beauty”, while a third follower chimed in: “Stunning photo of you both.”

Eamonn is the doting father of four children, three of which he welcomed when he was still married to ex-wife Gabrielle. The pair shared Declan, 35, Rebecca and Niall, 31, while Ruth is the mother of his youngest son, Jack, born on February 26, 2002.

One week after the news was shared through a shock joint statement, the presenter, 64, is reportedly consoled in his separation heartbreak by a blonde divorcee in her forties, working as a relationship counsellor. Both Eamonn and his lady friend are said to have met one another last year and their friendship is blossoming.

The pair have embarked on several outings together, including to a safari park, and Eamonn is said to have treated his friend to several gifts while also endorsing a charity linked to her work and helping to host a fundraiser.

Last year, Eamonn attended a Beyonce concert and a Centre Parcs visit with his close friend and also treated her to tickets to see his favourite team, Manchester United.

Sadly, the new friendship came as a complete shock to Eamonn’s soon-to-be ex-wife Ruth as she found out about the bond in the media. “Ruth was hurt when she learned about Eamonn’s friendship with another woman”, one of her friends told The Daily Mirror.

Ruth has decided to prioritise her well-being and is taking a step back from her duties on the Loose Women panel for the rest of the month of June, 2024.

“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.”

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