Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford announced the end of their 14 year marriage in May, and a relationship expert has now warned the pair over the speed of their divorce

Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford’s rush to finalise their divorce could pile on “additional stress”, a relationship guru has cautioned. The pair, who share a 22 year old son, left fans gobsmacked in May when they revealed their split after 14 years of marriage.

Eamonn, 65, has since found love with relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, 42, while Ruth, also 65, is said to be flying solo. A source claimed to The Sun that Eamonn is particularly eager “for a fresh start” come 2025, prompting Chloé Moreau from ExpertsEnRencontres to weigh in on the potential pitfalls of speeding through a divorce.

“Fast-tracking a divorce can certainly bring closure and allow individuals to move on with their lives,” she noted. She suggested that for Eamonn, the push might be fuelled by his eagerness to turn the page with his new flame, whereas for Ruth, it could mean a chance to seek stability and carve out her own future.

Yet, Chloé flagged up that the swift pace “should not come at the expense of addressing the emotional and practical implications for both parties”.

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are reportedly keen to finalise their divorce(Image: GETTY)

She stressed that divorce isn’t just about legalities but also an emotional journey, and hurrying might leave feelings unresolved or ramp up stress levels. Moreover, she advised that the ex-duo should aim for an equitable deal that caters to both their needs in the divorce settlement, reports Belfast Live.

Chloé offered some sage advice on navigating the split, suggesting that “if handled thoughtfully, a fast resolution could empower both Eamonn and Ruth to embrace their new beginnings while minimising conflict and uncertainty”.

Meanwhile, Ruth recently opened up about her separation from Eamonn for the first time since the announcement. On Loose Women, she discussed the importance of divorced parents acting selflessly at family events, saying: “I think it’s very selfish when you hear parents say, ‘Well if they are divorced then, I’m not coming to your wedding if he’s coming’ or ‘If she is there’ and I just think it’s so selfish isn’t it, because it is their day.”

Mariella Frostrup chimed in with: “That’s a whole other subject isn’t it? How to divorce well.”

To which Ruth wittily replied: “Oh, tell me about it,” eliciting laughter from everyone in the studio.

Eamonn has also publicly acknowledged the split, expressing gratitude to his supporters on his GB News show shortly after the news broke.