Eamonn Holmes has spoken out for the first time since the surprising news of his split from Ruth Langsford after 14 years of marriage.The former This Morning host, aged 64, took to Instagram on Saturday afternoon just hours after the announcement of his separation from Ruth, also 64, to post about a football match, avoiding any mention of his marital breakdown.Alongside an artistic depiction of himself, Eamonn penned: "My God , what a Cup Final , what a Result ! #MUFC European football next season too .
The Magic of The Cup . Congratulations to the whole squad." Rumours of a shocking revelation started swirling on Saturday, before the unfortunate news was officially confirmed by the couple's representatives, the Mirror reports.Their joint statement read: "Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing." Worries had been mounting for the beloved pair, who co-hosted ITV's This Morning for many years, after fans observed that they hadn't been seen together in recent months.
The couple were known for their on-air squabbles and disagreements, often happening under the watchful eye of the ITV cameras during their stint on the daytime programme, but the duo always maintained that their disputes stemmed from a place of love.The news of the split will undoubtedly shock fans who saw the pair as one of telly's most genuine and long-lasting couples.
A source close to them put the separation down to "work commitments which took them in different directions".They told The Sun: "They are determined to stay friends and keep things amicable." The couple's public image took a hit in 2020 when they were unexpectedly dropped from This Morning.Ruth remained with the
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