This Morning’s Ruth Langsford has been allowing herself very generous dividends from her holding company as friends say her ‘sass is back’ after Eamonn Holmes split

Ruth Langsford appears to be enjoying her life as a single woman, if her finances are any indication.

The This Morning star and her ex Eamonn Holmes, 65, announced their shock split in May, and Eamonn has quickly moved on with new girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42. The couple shares a son, and after 14 years of marriage Ruth, 64, is readjusting to living solo

Ruth is the sole director of company Hey Ho Ltd, which she set up in 2013 and is bolstered by money from her multiple jobs, such as Loose Women appearances and Tesco ads. According documents, Ruth took out almost £1 million from the firm last year, and £2.3 million in 2023.

It’s reported that according to accounts for the company, from May 2023 to the end of May 2024, Ruth took £770,000 of liquid cash from Hey Ho Ltd, and also spent over £12,000 on “furniture,” suggesting she may have done a bit of spring cleaning and rejuvenation of her home after splitting from Eamonn.

Ruth reportedly took out almost a million cash from her company last year ( 
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Despite the big spending and huge cash paydays, however, there’s plenty more in the pot, with cash and assets reportedly valuing over £3 million, according to The Sun.

Sources close to Ruth have suggested that she’s making the most of being a single woman after the initial struggle, and is using her time to enjoy being with friends. “Ruth’s sass is definitely back. She’s ready for exciting new adventures and a new man – if and when it’s on her terms – but for now, she’s not overly fussed about jumping into anyone’s bed but her own,” an insider said back in December. Girls’ nights out and piña coladas are filling the void. Her friends are like her armour and they give great advice.”

“Eamonn is just angry and jealous – he’s brought this all on himself but Ruth is keeping dignified,” they added to Closer.

The star split from Eamonn Holmes in May 2024, and is living it large after the initial struggle ( 
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Ruth has opened up about her wish to travel more and feeling ‘liberation’ in her new life ( 
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Ruth gave an interview of her own this month after keeping fairly private about her split, and added that she’s up for doing more things for herself and with her loved ones, particularly travel.

Eamonn has enjoyed a holiday with his new partner Katie, and Ruth made it clear that she’s not one to be left behind – and doesn’t need a partner in order to have a good time.

The star said that she’s planning some trips overseas, including considering a visit to Thailand to see her best friend from school. Another option may be to go on a girls trip abroad to celebrate turning 65.

Overall, she summarised being able to be free in her choices, saying: “As for the future, there is a certain feeling of liberation but I’m definitely not planning my next 10 years in finite detail!”