RUTH Langsford's return date to Loose Women has been revealed after her split from husband Eamonn Holmes. The former couple shocked fans when they announced they had gone their separate ways in May. Ruth, 64, stepped away from her role as anchor on ITV's Loose Women - and hasn't been seen on the show since April.
But now she's ready to return - but has made it clear she will not be discussing her separation on the programme. Ruth is due back on our screens tomorrow. A friend of Ruth told The Mirror : "It has been a tough few weeks but now she feels it is time for her to get back to Loose Women.
"It is a job she loves doing and even though the split has been very tough, life must go on. "Just don't expect any big news or revelations about the divorce, she wants to keep that private." Ruth will be joined on the panel by Coleen Nolan, Brenda Edwards and Janet Street-Porter.
Earlier this month Ruth treated herself to a trip down to the salon. The TV star headed to the salon amid reports that the GB News anchor is growing close to a mystery woman . Keen for a fresh start and look, Ruth had some hair extensions put in and showed the look off on Instagram.
Days before Ruth was seen for the first time since Eamonn was spotted with close friend Katie Alexander. She went make-up free as she took her dog Maggie for a walk after a difficult few days for the pup, who had to undergo surgery . The Sun previously told how Eamonn has grown close to relationship counsellor Katie in the wake of his split.
The pair have grown close since they met on X/Twitter in 2015. 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 202 1 - 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.
Eamonn treated her to a Beyonce concert , Center Parcs and a Manchester United game. She has also been staying with him in his luxury apartment after he moved out of his home he shared with Ruth. Ruth and Eamonn met in 1997.
They welcomed their son Jack in 2002 and tied the knot in 2010..
