Ruth Langsford, 66, has bravely opened up about the emotional aftermath of her split from ex-husband Eamonn Holmes, revealing that she turned to therapy to cope with the heartbreak. Speaking candidly on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast, the Loose Women star shared the toll the breakup took on her and how she spent weeks “crying so much” during therapy sessions after the separation.
The couple, who were married for 14 years and together for 27, announced their split in May 2024. Despite the profound sadness, Ruth has found solace in therapy, describing it as the “best thing” she could have done for herself. “The thing with therapy is that she doesn’t know us. Yes, she’s seen Eamonn and I on the TV but she doesn’t know us, at all,” Ruth explained. “She doesn’t take sides, she just lets me talk and leads you in certain directions.”
Ruth, who shares a 24-year-old son, Jack, with Eamonn, admitted she had to face some painful truths during her sessions, including accepting the end of her marriage. One of the most impactful moments in therapy was when her therapist bluntly told her, “Your marriage is over,” to which Ruth responded, “I know.” The therapist then continued, “Well, until you accept that, you’re not going to find it easy to move on.” That moment stayed with Ruth, helping her begin the healing process and accept the reality of the situation.
Therapy as a Path to Healing
Ruth’s therapist played a vital role in her emotional recovery. The television personality revealed that during the first three sessions, she cried so much that she couldn’t even face her therapist. But as time passed, Ruth found comfort in speaking with someone who didn’t have any preconceived notions about her life or marriage. “She says I can call her anytime, and I always have her words, these little mantras in,” Ruth said.
The star also admitted that, while she has not been seeking out romance, she hasn’t ruled out the possibility of love or marriage again in the future. “I haven’t been put off by men, haven’t been put off love, haven’t been put off marriage. But am I looking, am I on the apps? Absolutely no,” Ruth shared, showing that while love is not a priority, she hasn’t closed that door.
Eamonn Holmes Moves On Quickly
While Ruth has taken a more cautious approach to dating, Eamonn Holmes has wasted no time moving on. The 66-year-old GB News host has started a new relationship with 44-year-old relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, who is 22 years younger than him. Ruth, however, isn’t bothered by the public’s fascination with Eamonn’s new romance. “Everyone’s obsessed with: ‘Well, have you been dating? Have you got friends to set you up?’ Literally no, I don’t mind saying,” Ruth remarked.
Grieving the Loss of Her Sister
In addition to discussing her divorce, Ruth also opened up about the devastating loss of her sister Julia, who tragically took her own life in 2019. Ruth explained that, after years of struggling to understand the reasons behind Julia’s death, she has come to terms with the fact that she will never know why her sister made that choice. “I just miss her so much but I know she would not want me to have a sad life,” Ruth tearfully admitted.
Ruth has said that work has helped her cope with the grief, but there are still moments when the pain of losing her sister is overwhelming. “I think suicide is just such a tragedy and the people left behind are just left not knowing why,” Ruth shared. “And your question is just: ‘Why? Why? Why? Why?’ And then, as time has gone on, I’ve accepted that I’ll never know why and nothing will bring her back.”
Despite the sadness, Ruth revealed that she’s learned to keep going in her sister’s memory, focusing on the fact that Julia wouldn’t want her to be stuck in grief. “I did a lot of crying, I did a lot of time off work. Then I thought, [my sister] doesn’t want this for you, you need to get back out there,” Ruth reflected.
Moving Forward
Ruth Langsford’s journey of healing from the pain of divorce and grief is a testament to her resilience and strength. Though she has faced tremendous personal challenges, she has found peace through therapy and work, proving that there is always hope for a brighter future. While she’s not actively searching for love, Ruth remains open to the possibilities that life may bring, refusing to let her past define her.
The road ahead may not be easy, but Ruth is determined to move forward, knowing that she is stronger and more confident than ever before.
Source: Daily Mail
