Ruth Langsford is celebrating her 65th birthday today and it is the first without Eamonn Holmes in over 14 years after they parted ways last May

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford split last year to the shock of many fans

TV presenter Eamonn Holmes has been advised to send ex-wife Ruth Langsford an important message as the pair approach a year apart.

Eamonn and Ruth parted ways last May after a 14-year marriage and they are currently navigating divorce proceedings. But, as Ruth celebrates her 65th birthday today, relationship guru James Preece of HeraHaven.com has clear advice for Eamonn.

James suggests Eamonn, 65, should extend a ‘Happy Birthday’ wish to Ruth to sidestep any “unnecessary tension”. James said: “It would be rude not to [contact Ruth] – especially if he wants to keep things amicable.

“A simple ‘Happy Birthday’ text is sufficient. He doesn’t need to make a big gesture, as this would be inappropriate, but he should at least acknowledge the day.”

Choosing to overlook the occasion, according to James, might “create some unnecessary tension and become a discussion point in the future”, reports Belfast Live.

James also reflected on how this birthday could feel for the Loose Women star, potentially tinged with both sadness and the prospect of new beginnings. “There could be some sadness, and she may feel isolated or lonely as she previously celebrated with Eamonn,” he noted.

The pair at Terry Wogan’s memorial service in 2016(Image: WireImage)

“However, she might also see it as a fresh start, a chance for renewal and an opportunity to embrace new things. She’s a strong woman, so while it might be bittersweet, I don’t think she’ll dwell on it for too long.”

Finally, James encouraged Ruth to surround herself with loved ones on her day, “in order to feel supported and appreciated”. TV host Ruth, mum to a 23-year-old with Eamonn, has publicly acknowledged that their split was “very difficult”, but she realised she had “to move on”.

Speaking to Woman and Home Magazine, she stated: “You can let yourself crumble or you pick yourself up and get on with life. It’s a choice.”

True to her words, Ruth appears to be embracing her newfound single status, spending more quality time with pals like Rylan Clark and Lizzie Cundy. In the meantime, Eamonn Holmes, a fixture at GB News, has also turned a new leaf in his personal life and is now involved with Katie Alexander, 43, a professional relationship counsellor.