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Ruth Langsford seen for the first time since announcing split from Eamonn Holmes
RUTH Langsford has been seen for the first time since her split from husband Eamonn Holmes was announced – and she is still wearing her wedding ring.
The TV couple shocked fans over the weekend when they announced that they have gone their separate ways after 14 years together.
Ruth, 64, stepped out in Weybridge to attend an appointment at a hair salon.
The telly presenter opted for a casual outfit consisting of a striped white t-shirt, black trousers and a pair of shiny black trainers.
The star kept warm in a rain jacket and accessorised with a brown bag and oversized sunglasses.
Ruth was seen holding a Stanley cup and also kept her wedding rings on.
The ITV favourite seemed in high spirits as she chatted to one of the salon’s employees and then headed across the road and jumped into her car.
Ruth and Eamonn’s split was revealed in an exclusive statement to The Sun on Sunday.
Their spokesperson said: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”
Pals told how the couple drifted apart in recent months, although Ruth recently visited him when he had a spell in hospital.
It was then revealed that Eamonn had moved out of their Surrey mansion for a property nearby.
Some fans pointed out a number of signs that the pair had split before their announcement.
One major clue was that neither of them had appeared on each other’s social media accounts for a number of years, as well as appearing at events together.
Ruth has also appeared to hint at struggles caring for Eamonn’s numerous health issues of late.
To add to that, Eamonn’s recent image with Linda Lusardi sparked concern from fans.
The Northern Irish presenter previously hinted at wanting to return to Belfast – which indicated that he wanted to make the move home.
The former couple had reportedly been “separated for a year” but wanted to “keep it secret”, friends say.
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.”
The pair were living completely separate lives for two years.
Eamonn and Ruth started dating when they met back in 1997.
However they kept their relationship away from the spotlight until two years later.
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The former couple later welcomed their only son Jack into the world in 2002.
Eamonn and Ruth tied the knot in 2010.
Ruth and Eamonn 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 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
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