Eamonn Holmes admits wife Ruth Langsford had 'disdain' for his passion and banned it from home ahead of split

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Eamonn Holmes has opened up about the tensions with Ruth Langsford before they decided to call it quits.The beloved TV couple, who tied the knot 14 years ago, have confirmed they're parting ways and are beginning divorce proceedings.

Eamonn, 64, and Ruth, also 64, had been an item for a total of 27 years, yet it's reported that Eamonn was reluctant to go public with their separation and is said to be heartbroken over the situation.

Despite appearing as the perfect duo in the limelight, it seems things weren't always so rosy behind closed doors. Eamonn has previously spoken out about their marital issues, revealing that Ruth once gave him a stern ultimatum.

He shared with Kaye Adams, Ruth's co-star on ITV's Loose Women, how his hobby of collecting vintage toys from his childhood days on eBay was a bone of contention at home.