is trying to find her footing after ending her 11-year marriage with fellow star The pair shocked fans when they announced their split in May, which led Ruth to retreat from the public eye while Eamonn returned to with a statement about their unfortunate separation. After Katie was spotted with a diamond ring on her wedding finger, false rumours began to circulate that the two were engaged. However, insiders close to the couple later confirmed these reports to be false.
Despite the denial, the news reportedly still sent shockwaves through Ruth. The Loose Women presenter is said to be 'embarrassed' by the entire situation and there have been 'tears', reports the . "Ruth has been trying her best to be respectful to Eamonn for the sake of both their families and especially Jack.
She is still wearing her wedding ring and doesn't feel right taking it off at the moment and she wanted to be as respectful as possible and does want to invite any more speculation about their situation," an insider revealed to OK!. "But seeing Eamonn's new woman wearing an engagement ring over the weekend really upset her, not because of Eamonn moving on, but because she finds it hard having their marriage and split back in the limelight again. She would prefer it was done in private but she understands that there will be interest - it just feels like another blow - and she feels embarrassed about it all.
" Katie, a relationship counsellor, has been spotted with Eamonn on multiple occasions over the past.