TV personalities Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford recently confirmed the end of their 14-year marriage, much to the surprise of their fans.The pair, known for their lively on-air discussions, had always stressed that their ribbing came from a place of love, making them one of TV's most refreshingly forthright marriages.
Despite this split, it won't be Eamonn's first brush with divorce; he was formerly married to Gabrielle, with whom he shares three children.
Reports suggest the former couple met in 1976 and were deeply in love before their separation in 1996. Despite Eamonn stating they had an "amicable divorce", difficulties arose when they admitted to the crumbling state of their marriage.
In his 2008 book, This Is My Life: The Autobiography, he hinted at growing distance following his father's death, writing: "Gabrielle was increasingly indifferent and I didn't know why.
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