Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes announced their split in May after 14 years of marriage, and now Ruth’s Loose Women co-star Linda Robson has opened up on how she is doing

Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes decided to part ways after 14 years of marriage, a decision announced back in May.

Linda Robson, Ruth’s colleague on Loose Women, has now opened up about how she’s been there for Ruth during this tough time. Speaking at the National Reality TV Awards, 66-year-old Linda shared that Ruth is “keeping her spirits high” following the breakup.

“We’re staying out of it because it’s not our business but we’re supporting her in any way we can and just keeping her happy. It’s sad for the both of them but just keeping her spirits high,” she told OK! Magazine at last night’s ceremony.

Post-split, Eamonn, 64, who is now with GB News, seems to be finding solace with counsellor Katie Alexander, 42. Meanwhile, Ruth has been immersing herself in her work commitments.

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The former couple, parents to 22-year-old Jack, have remained quite private about their separation, offering only a brief official statement which read: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”

Speculation had been rife about the state of their relationship as they hadn’t been seen together for some time before the confirmation of their divorce. Although neither Ruth nor Eamonn have publicly disclosed the reasons behind their split, there’s been plenty of gossip about what might have led to the end of their union.

Ruth’s role as a ‘carer’ rather than wife has been highlighted due to Eamonn’s ongoing health struggles, with one insider revealing the strain it’s put on their marriage. Eamonn has faced a tough time with his health, having had spinal surgery in 2022 and a double-hip replacement in 2016, which Ruth has acknowledged as affecting their dynamic.

Linda is also familiar with the challenges of a public breakup, having recently ended her 33-year marriage to Mark Dunford. Addressing the rumours last November, Linda declared “Enough is enough” and assured everyone she was “fine”.

In an interview with Woman magazine, Linda opened up: “He’s a really good dad and we had some good years, but enough is enough. I’ve got my family and my kids around me.”

The couple, who tied the knot in 1990, share two children, Louis, 31, and Roberta, 27. Linda, who also has daughter Lauren, 40, from a previous relationship with Tony Tyler, expressed her disinterest in dating: “I’m not interested [in dating] honestly. I can’t be a***d with all that”.