Ruth Langsford has responded after being in hot water for throwing shade at reality stars. The star and her husband Eamonn Holmes, both 60, lost their Friday This Morning slot to Alison Hammond, of Big Brother fame, and Dermot O'Leary.
In an interview, Ruth said she and her husband had "put the work in" rather than gaining stardom overnight from reality TV. Alison's Big Brother co-star Alex Sibley criticised the presenter for the "out of order" dig.
Now Ruth's representative has come forward to clarify this statement wasn't aimed at a particular celebrity. The comment was apparently an ill-timed observation of what happens in the showbiz industry.
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