EAMONN Holmes and Ruth Langsford shocked fans when they revealed that had split over the weekend after 14 years together.
Now, four reasons as to why the TV couple went their separate ways, have been ‘revealed’.
Firstly, Eamonn, who was born in Belfast, wants to return to his hometown as he thinks of it as “home”.
The telly presenter has had a tough few years suffering with chronic pain – which has left him needing a wheelchair and walking stick at times.
Since the pair were dropped by ITV’s This Morning in 2020, Ruth has continued to work on Loose Women, whereas Eamonn has joined GB News.
And their son Jack, 22, moved out of their family home last year and headed off to university.
A source said: “Eamonn and Ruth’s relationship changed when they left This Morning.
“They started moving in different directions in their careers and their priorities started to change.
“Eamonn was desperate to return to Belfast, which he thinks of as home, but Ruth would never move. It became a bone of contention.
“As her ITV career continued, Eamonn went down another path and they became ships in the night.
“For the past two years they had led separate lives, professionally and personally.”
The Sun has revealed that Eamonn had already moved out of his family home before their shock split announcement.
The Sun contacted Ruth and Eamonn’s reps for comment.
Earlier today Eamonn broke his silence on their split as he wore his wedding ring on TV.
Eamonn said the support shown by fans following the announcement had “meant so much” to himself and Ruth.
The 64-year-old told GB News: “Just before we move on we’d just like to thank people for your support for Ruth and I over the last few days as to the news of our separation.
“Your support for both of us is very much appreciated.”
In a statement on Saturday, a spokesperson said: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”
Pals told how the couple drifted apart in recent months and Eamonn had moved out of the mansion they shared in Surrey.
Their last social media post where they were seen together was in July 2022, with the duo playing out a skit to promote her Feeling Fabulous event.
Eamonn and Ruth met all the way back in 1997 and started dating that year.
They made their relationship public two years later.
The pair welcomed son Jack into the world in 2002.
Four years later they started presenting Friday’s instalment of This Morning.
They tied the knot in 2010.
Ruth and Eamonn 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 conjugals,” 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 makes his debut 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 27 year relationship
