RUTH Langsford has posted about her ‘special’ first Easter celebration without her estranged husband, Eamonn Holmes.
The former This Morning couple shocked fans when they announced their split last May after 14 years of marriage.
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Despite their break-up nearly a year ago, they are yet to finalise their divorce.
Presenter Ruth, 65, shared a snap of her fish and chips with fans to Instagram on Saturday, giving a glimpse into how she spent the holiday this year.
Posting a photo of a classic dish, Ruth captioned the Story:
“Should probably have been yesterday but finally got some fish for Easter!”
She tagged her location as The Oatlands Chaser pub in Weybridge, Surrey.
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The Loose Women panellist later uploaded a mirror selfie where she modelled some clobber from the QVC range.
It was recently revealed how Ruth is “desperate to be free from their marriage” and WON’T start dating again before their divorce is finalised.
A source told The Mirror: “She’s still wearing her wedding ring because she’s coming to terms with a long relationship ending, and realising Eamonn maybe wasn’t the person she thought he was.
“And she’s also coming to terms with life being very, very different for her going forward.
“Ruth has been having fun going out with her girlfriends, and enjoying a little flirt, but that’s it.
“She really needs the Eamonn chapter to be fully closed before she can move on romantically, she needs her freedom.”
The Sun recently revealed how Eamonn is set to launch a podcast to focus on interviews with high-profile stars.
It came after it was reported he suffered poor ticket sales for An Audience With-type theatre show.
But instead of pouting about it, the TV star got back to work on his new project.
However, insiders revealed the “real reason” the one-off show was cancelled was because of the venue.
A source told The Sun: “There was a disagreement with the venue about last-minute logistics, which meant it was impossible for it to run.
“Eamonn pulled the plug on that particular show, but he knows there will be plenty of other opportunities in the future. Eamonn is just cracking on with his new project and throwing himself into it.
“Over the past couple of months, Eamonn has been recording episodes with some massive stars for a brand new podcast.
“It’s really conversational – heartfelt, emotional conversations with a different names with someone for everyone.
“Eamonn’s used to always having more than one job on the go, but it’s usually been with Ruth. This is going to be a the perfect way to turn a page on a new chapter.”
His new podcast, Things We Like with Eamonn & Paul Coyte is set to be released later this spring.
Eamonn will still present the breakfast show on GB News from Monday to Wednesday.
Ruth and Eamonn’s relationship timeline
Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style.
Here’s how their romance played out…
1997 – The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children.
1997-2002 – To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told Daily Mail: “I thought it spoke volumes about the sort of man he was, the sort of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less.”
2002 – Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family.
2005 – Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle.
2006 – The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together.
2010 – Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth’s mother for her hand.
June 2010 – Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire.
2016 – Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles.
June 2019 – On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits “compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal,” while Ruth said it was “laughter and an equal marriage”.
November 2020 – Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary in a ‘show shake-up’.
December 2021 – After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning.
January 2022 – Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women.
September 2022 – Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve.
November 2022 – Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation.
September 2023 – Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery.
May 2024 – Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship.
September 2024 – Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a ‘fierce’ divorce lawyer.
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