'Hurt for her' Ruth Langsford defended by husband Eamonn Holmes over seeming on-air ‘snub’

Eamonn Holmes has been absent from social media for a whole week but delighted fans when he returned on Sunday morning.MORE: Ruth Langsford talks Eamonn Holmes's shock exit - and reveals future on This Morning and Loose WomenThe star took a break from Instagram after he was forced to defend the comments he made about his former This Morning colleague Phillip Schofield in an interview.WATCH: Ruth Langsford makes brave admission about 'struggle' with Eamonn Holmes after having JackThe TV presenter spoke to Daily Mail's Weekend magazine last week about his former employer, ITV, and called out Phillip for "snubbing" his wife, Ruth Langsford after he cut her off during a trailer for Loose Women on This Morning in 2019.READ: Ruth Langsford returns to social media after Eamonn Holmes' 'snub' commentsRELATED: Holly Willoughby breaks silence following Eamonn Holmes' comments about Phillip Schofield"Phillip is renowned for snubbing people. He's very passive-aggressive.

Ruth Langsford, 61, had opened up about getting older as well as why she decided to get fit.The presenter explained how she had begun running as she detailed what gave her the “motivation” to do this.Ruth admitted she felt pressure to keep running for those who were not able to.She explained how someone with arthritis as well as someone with Parkinson’s had told her how they wished they could do the sport.She said: “I felt a little bit like, ‘come on, you have got two legs and two arms and a body that can move.’“You realise that you’re really lucky.”“I thought, ‘you’re 60 years old and you’ve got a body that works, come on.’“I was very mindful of the people that couldn’t and that gave me motivation as well.”Ruth shared the insight in the RunPod podcast with her former This Morning co-star Jenni Falconer.She was a guest on the podcast back in December where she admitted she wanted to lose weight.However, the presenter also candidly admitted she was finding it hard to keep running.Elsewhere, Ruth recently opened up about how she suffered from some “unimaginable debt” when she was younger.Opening up on Loose Women, she spoke about her issues on a show at the end of January.This came up when the panellists were discussing “buy now, pay later” schemes.Ruth explained: "I remember at a very young age, when I got my first job, of getting into store card debt.“So I remember going to Chelsea Girl - as it was then - and buying one thing."Then there was something on the counter that said, 'You can have £200-worth of clothes right now for just £5 a month!'“And I was working and I was like, 'That's good actually!' So I said to her, 'Can I do that today?' And she was like, 'Yeah, yeah, yeah.'”Ruth admitted this soon became

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Ruth Langsford has taken “solace in her work” after her sister took her own life back in 2019, her husband Eamonn Holmes has confirmed.The ex-This Morning presenter described how “proud” he was of his former on-screen partner in spite of her having a “tough few years”. Ruth, 61, has been a recognisable face on ITV for over two decades and has presented a number of programmes in her long career, including Loose Women, This Morning and Do the Right Thing.Her husband Eamonn, 62, has presented alongside Ruth on the latter two shows and has been beside her for most of her on-screen career.However, Eammon has admitted that it hasn’t always been easy for Ruth in spite of her success.“It's been a tough few years,” the journalist admitted in an interview with Daily Mail's Weekend Magazine.According to the publication, Ruth's sister, Julia, took her own life in 2019 after suffering long-term mental health problems.“She was her only sibling and they were very close,” Eamonn continued in the chat last Saturday.“I'm proud she's been able to take comfort and solace in work.”The star has apparently also been worrying about his own mortality, as his father died at the age of 64 - just two years older than Eamonn is currently.Confessing to a degree of “maudlin Irish fatalism”, the presenter expressed that he would happily wave goodbye to such uncomfortably early wake-up times now that he’s getting older.Ruth and Eamonn hosted This Morning on Fridays and during school holidays from 2006 until last December.It was announced that the pair, who have been married since 2010, would be leaving This Morning late last year.Eamonn has since moved on to rival broadcaster GB News, while Ruth remains on ITV as an anchor for Loose Women.Alison Hammond

Ruth Langsford has apparently 'out earned' Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield despite not being seen on This Morning.

Ruth Langsford "wasn't happy" with her husband Eamonn Holmes after he reigned their feud with Philip Schofield.In a recent interview, Eamonn, 62, claimed Phillip, 59, was "renowned for snubbing people."A source close to Eamonn and Ruth told OK! that after Eamonn made the Philip comment Ruth, 61, was not impressed.They revealed that Ruth hoped to put the behind-the-scenes drama from her time at ITV's This Morning "behind her".It comes as Ruth continues her career at ITV despite being axed from This Morning as she appears as a panelist on Loose Women.The source said: "There's no way back for Eamonn at ITV so he feels like he didn't have anything to lose by speaking out."They added: "But Ruth wasn't happy that he did. She just wants to put it behind her.

Ruth Langsford "wasn't happy" with husband Eamonn Holmes for reigniting their feud with Phillip Schofield, a source has exclusively told OK!. In an interview published over the weekend, Eamonn, 62, claimed Phillip, 59, was "renowned for snubbing people" – and his comments have reportedly upset his own wife. Reports of behind-the-scenes disagreements on This Morning are nothing new but a source tells OK! that Ruth, 61, had been hoping to put them "behind her" and continue her career at ITV, where she still hosts Loose Women.The source says: "There's no way back for Eamonn at ITV so he feels like he didn’t have anything to lose by speaking out.

Holly Willoughby has been photographed looking overjoyed as she launched her brand Wylde Moon's first fragrance on Wednesday 23 February.The 41 year old, who was recently left in hysterics during a talk on a sloth's toilet habits on This Morning, was seen looking gorgeous in a cream trouser suit at the London Coliseum for the immersive night that was meant to ignite senses. Posing for snaps in front of a Wylde Moon and English National Theatre (ENO)-themed background surrounded by bouquets of flowers, Holly teamed her outfit with a pair of black and white polka dot heels and accessorised with a moon-shaped necklace and simple gold chain.

Holly Willoughby was pictured in good spirits as she left a casual after-party at a pub, following the swanky launch of her first fragrance through her wellness platform on Wednesday night.After the Wylde Moon X ENO (English National Opera) immersive night at the London Coliseum, the presenter rocked up to The Marquis pub in London’s West End to keep the party going.Arriving with her sister Kelly, husband Dan Baldwin and around 40 others, Kelly was later seen enjoying drinks and a vape outside with friends during the festivities.Holly, who was immaculate in a cream double-breasted jacket and matching trousers, and Dan made an exit around midnight, looking merry after a successful evening as they hopped into their car.The presenter was still going strong in her black and white polka dot stiletto heels too.On the way out of the pub, the couple stopped to speak to two homeless people, with Holly seen giving one a hug while Dan, 47, gave a Big Issue seller £30.Earlier that evening, she had been surrounded by famous friends, including This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield, Bond actor Colin Salmon and comedian Lee Mack at the official launch event for new scent (borrowed from) The Wild.She posed with long-time pal and colleague Phillip, who celebrated 40 years in TV earlier this week and looked dapper in a pale green blazer, dark blue top and trousers.Emily Atack got Holly’s suit memo, opting for a black one paired with a lilac blouse, as she posed with her mum actress Kate Robbins, who was all in black.Hollywood star Colin was suave in a forest green shirt, grey trousers and brown boots, which he wore with a black jacket and grey flat-cap.Lee Mack cut a louder figure in his jeans, tweed jacket and blue scarf as he supported

Former This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford’s salary has been unearthed, making her the top earner on daytime TV.The Loose Women host lost her spot on the ITV breakfast show with hubby Eamonn Holmes last year.The popular TV couple’s Friday slot was taken over by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, but none of the This Morning hosts get paid nearly as much as Ruth. New accounts show that Ruth’s eye-watering pay check almost outshines Holly and Phil put together! According to tax records for her personal limited company, Hey Ho Ltd, the veteran broadcaster earned £2,092,863 last year. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford took home more than her ITV colleagues Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield in 2021, even with her departure from This Morning, according to reports. Ruth hosted the show with her husband Eamonn Holmes on Fridays and during school holidays from 2006 until last December. However, Ruth 61, is apparently still making a lot of cash after exiting the popular ITV talk show. MailOnline reports that tax records from her personal company Hey Ho Ltd suggest Ruth earned £2,092,863 in 2021.The publication also claimed that Holly’s Roxy Media Ltd taxes suggest she made £1,373,695, while Phil's records indicate he earned £789,542.One source claimed that Ruth has “vast” earning power outside of This Morning, in an interview with The Sun. It comes amid a feud escalating between her husband Eamonn Holmes and Phillip, as the former hit out at the presenter and ITV in an interview.“Ruth has had the last laugh here,” they began.

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has "rallied around" her best pal and co-host Phillip Schofield amid his feud with Eamonn Holmes.The silver-haired Oldham-born star, 59, was called out by Irish native Eamonn, 62, in a recent interview, where he hit out at him for "snubbing" his wife, Loose Women host Ruth Langsford, on TV three years ago.Following the harsh words from Eamonn, Holly is reportedly now supporting her co-star more than ever.A source claimed: "Phil's This Morning family are rallying around him after the comments, none more so than Holly."It's no secret there is no love lost between Phil and Eamonn but Holly felt she had to defend her 'work husband' after all the support he's shown her over the years, particularly on the week he celebrated 40 years in showbiz," they added to OK! Magazine."She thought the comments were very below the belt," the source added.The feud comes after Eamonn's recent interview which saw him take issue with Phillip over an on-air exchange with Ruth.Eamonn spoke to the Daily Mail's Weekend Magazine on Saturday about the moment when Phillip seemingly cut his wife Ruth Langsford off while she was talking to ITV viewers in 2019.Addressing the moment, he said: "Phillip is renowned for snubbing people."It's up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her."No one would have snubbed me like that," he added.Eamonn went on: "I have a good Belfast street fighter in me… I would be direct."I don't go for presenters who think they have a special privilege or aura or influence."At the time, Express.co.uk contacted Phillip's representatives for comment.On the ITV show three years ago, Phillip and Holly cut to Ruth so she could introduce what was coming up on Loose Women that

Holly Willoughby was supported by her co-host Phillip Schofield as she launched her latest venture away from TV.

Holly Willoughby leapt to defend her TV co-star and friend Phillip Schofield after former This Morning star Eamonn Holmes made a "below the belt" comment about him.Eamonn, 62, recently claimed that Phillip, 59, was "renowned for subbing people" following reports of a feud between him and Eamonn's wife Ruth Langsford, 61.However, Holly felt the need to "defend" her TV partner Phil as he celebrates 40 years in the showbiz industry.A source told OK!: "Phil's This Morning family are rallying around him after the comments, none more so than Holly."Despite not always seeing eye to eye, Holly knows she owes a lot to Phil and she'll always be grateful for the way he took her under his wing when she first joined This Morning and how he fought for her to be his co-presenter on the show."Holly was left to stand up for her work husband after she thought Eamonn's "comments were very below the belt".The Irish broadcaster made the claims to the Daily Mail's Weekend magazine, saying that Phil cut his wife off during a live link to Loose Women.Eamonn said: "Phillip is renowned for snubbing people."He's very passive-aggressive. It's up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her.

IT was a family affair at Holly Willoughby's fragrance launch tonight as her rarely-seen sister Kelly and celebrity cousin-in-law Tamzin Outhwaite turned up to support her. This Morning star Holly, 41, looked stunning in a cream blazer and matching ankle-length trousers.

Ruth Langsford has shared some insight into getting healthy in a candid chat about running.The Loose Women star admitted she’d been left wanting to “give up” as she tried to lose weight for her health.Ruth made the admission during a chat with This Morning co-star Jenni Falconer.The star had shared with her fans previously how she’d begun running.She’d documented her journey on Couch to 5K with her one million Instagram followers.However, Ruth has admitted how when she’s running she finds the first bit the hardest.Speaking back in December, the Loose Women star opened up to RunPod about this.She explained: “When I was actually running, I had to distract myself with time.“It was a very fine line, it was like being on a see-saw of, ‘I’m going to give up.

WHEN Eamonn Holmes left This Morning last year, there was much talk of who would replace him and wife Ruth Langsford. The couple had covered Fridays and school holidays for Phillip Schofield and Fern Britton, and latterly Holly Willoughby, since 2006. So when Eamonn left the ITV show under a cloud in December, viewers wondered if it meant losing his partner of 26 years as well.

THIS Morning's Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield hugged on a red carpet tonight as they met up offscreen. The pair - who are genuine friends who often holiday together - put on a united front at the 41-year-old's perfume launch.

Holly Willoughby is "rallying around" Phillip Schofield after Eamonn Holmes' "below the belt" comments about him over the weekend. Eamonn, 62, gave an interview to Daily Mail's Weekend magazine, in which he claimed Phillip, 59, was "renowned for snubbing people" following reports of a feud between the This Morning host and Eamonn's wife Ruth Langsford, 61. But a source tells OK! that 41 year old Holly felt the need to "defend" Phillip as he celebrates 40 years on TV.The source tells us: "Phil's This Morning family are rallying around him after the comments, none more so than Holly.

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield shared an insight into his relationship with his ex-wife Steph, whom he still seems to be on good terms with after coming out as gay in February 2020.Taking to Instagram, the talk show host took a minute to thank his family for their support after celebrating 40 years in the showbiz industry. Phillip, 59, posted a sweet update in view of his three million Instagram followers.On his story, he shared a picture of a large bouquet of bright yellow sunflowers. He captioned the snap: “40 sunflowers just arrived at work from Steph and my girls to mark my telly anniversary!“My fave flower,” he added with a heart and sunflower emoji, “Thank you xx.”  While Phillip came out as gay back in 2020, the star seems to have maintained a close relationship with his wife and paid tribute to his family during an episode of Lorraine on Monday. ITV dedicated the episode of Lorraine to Phillip, as he celebrated his 40 years in showbusiness.  Phillip couldn’t conceal his shock when Lorraine Kelly, 62, broke the news live on her show. Holding a book entitled Phillip Schofield: 40 Years, Lorraine quipped: “So here's a wee bit of a clue.“I'm outside This Morning's make-up room, I've got a big book.

Eamonn Holmes has revealed that where he grew up, in war-torn Belfast during the infamous era of the Troubles, cancel culture "was a bullet in the head". However, the former This Morning presenter has revealed he admires Piers Morgan for his fighting spirit during his own cancel culture scandal, when he clashed with ITV over his Meghan Markle comments.Praising Piers for standing up for his beliefs, he exclaimed: "He saved ITV Breakfast!"Without him, the viewing figures will probably slump because he brought a different way of doing it," he added."You have to evolve or die."He also related to the host's refusal to suck up to people in the industry, admitting that he and his wife Ruth Langsford are also "not good at kissing bottoms"."Sometimes it is really quite pathetic the way some people suck up to influential people," he continued."Ruth and I have to genuinely like people to socialise with them."Despite this, he also told the Daily Mail's Weekend Magazine that he can't quite match Piers' outspoken tendencies explaining: "Piers is much braver than I am.