The Loose Women host is heading down under to take part in the reality show’s spin-off – Unpacked – which will air on ITV2. According to friends speaking to , Langsford heading off to Australia is both to support her Loose Women co-star Jane Moore – who will be heading into the jungle – and also to get some downtime after what they called a “tough year” for her. Belfast presenter Eamonn Holmes and Langsford announced in May that they had broken up after 14 years of marriage and that they are “in the process of divorcing”.

Since the news emerged, Holmes has since been seen in public with (43), having moved out of the £3.5m Surrey home he shared with Langsford. Speaking to The Sun, an insider said: “It’s been a tough year for Ruth and she’s been putting her best foot forward, she’s thrilled to have been asked to appear on this the spin off show and fly to Australia ahead of Christmas.

“She’s rooting for Jane and can’t wait to give her opinion on how she is getting on. “The production team are particularly excited they have landed Ruth to join them as they think she’ll be amazing and give the new format a boost.” Eamonn too has admitted he has had a “tough year” following the split and his ongoing health struggles.

Speaking to The Sun at the Irish Post Awards earlier this month, the GB News Breakfast host said: “It’s been a tough year and I’ll be glad to see the back of it. “But there are lots of things to be grateful for and I .