Ruth Langsford hosted Loose Women for the first time since pictures emerged of her ex-husband Eamonn Holmes jetting off on holiday with new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Fans feared it looked like the ITV star had been crying as she returned to her TV duties after the bombshell

Ruth Langsford’s appearance on Loose Women concerned viewers as she returned to ITV for the first time since Eamonn Holmes was spotted on holiday with his new lover.

GB News host Eamonn, 64, and new girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42, have been pictured heading on a luxury cruise together over the weekend. The new couple were seen at Barcelona port getting ready to embark on a trip together.

Ruth took to Instagram on Monday to reveal that she was back on ITV presenting Loose Women and issued a heartbreaking show of support to her ex-husband. The mum-of-one was seen wearing her wedding ring as she videoed herself before going into a meeting for Loose Women.

Ruth Langsford hosted Loose Women for the first time since pictures emerged of her ex-husband Eamonn Holmes jetting off on holiday with new girlfriend
ITV viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their support to Ruth with some fans concerned over the presenter’s appearance on the show. One tweeted: “Cannot be easy for Ruth when Eamonn features in most newspapers.”

Another said: “You can tell that Ruth has been hurting from the pictures of Eamonn with her younger blondie, Ruth looks like she has been crying as her eyes looks puffed up,” before adding: “I can’t wait to see Ruth’s new boyfriend #loosewomen.”

“How Gorgeous did @RuthieeL look on the trailer on this morning. Adorable,” someone else shared while a fourth asked: “#Loosewomen How are you doing today Ruth,” alongside a blowing kiss gif.

In pictures from the weekend, Eamonn was seen on a mobility scooter while his new girlfriend Katie walked beside him as they embarked on a cruise. On Monday’s Loose Women guest Shayne Ward risked an awkward moment during a chat about his Channel 5 show The Good Ship Murder – which is set on a cruise ship.

Ruth is still wearing her wedding ring ( 
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Eamonn pictured at Barcelona port with his new girlfriend Katie ahead of their Mediterranean cruise ( 
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Shayne asked the studio audience: “Who loves being on a cruise?” As Ruth looked on before wrapping up the interview. Despite Eamonn’s romantic trip away with his new girlfriend, Ruth has continued to wear the her wedding ring in a shocking show of support to her ex-husband.

Loose Women host Ruth, who split from Eamonn earlier this year, has been spotted wearing her wedding ring on several occasions since they announced their divorce – and was still wearing it on Monday. The former couple met in 1997 when they were introduced by a mutual friend two years after he split from his wife Gabrielle, with whom he has three children.

Eamonn and Ruth welcomed their son Jack in 2002 and dated for over a decade before they tied the knot in 2010. The TV couple are due to begin divorce proceedings later this year after being married for 14 years. Eamonn and his new girlfriend Katie are said to be hoping to “prove a point” with their relationship as they confirmed their romance by going away together.

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A source said: “Katie is very excited about the prospect of a trip away with Eamonn. He works hard at GB News and with his rehab so she is looking forward to them having some time on their own relaxing away from everything. But it was also be a clear sign to everyone that they are serious about their growing relationship.” The Mirror revealed in January that Katie had told friends she was in for “the long haul”.

Ruth was said to be ‘gobsmacked’ by the new photos of Eamonn and Katie ( 
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ITV1)After photos of Eamonn and Katie were released, Ruth took to Instagram with a defiant four-word message. Sharing a snap of herself, sporting clothes from her QVC range, she added the tag: “All my own work”. Holding her phone for the glamorous selfie, Ruth looks gorgeous, sporting cropped navy utility trousers, white trainers and a bright green jacket with her highlighted hair coiffed to perfection.

There’s no suggestion of any overlap between Eamonn’s relationships with Ruth and Katie although it has been reported the former This Morning stars’ marriage came to an end after Ruth was “devastated” to find messages from another woman on Eamonn’s laptop.

In a recent Instagram post, the Loose Women star showed she was still keeping tabs on her ex as she uploaded a photo of her brunch, alongside a stack of newspapers. One of the front pages featured a story about Eamonn and his new romance on the cover, with the headline reading: “I feel for TV Ruth.”