Loose Women star Ruth Langsfordhas opened up about her plans for Valentine’s Day this year

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford has shared a rare insight into her life post-divorce as she opened up about her Valentine’s plans.

Last year, Ruth split from her husband, Eamonn Holmes, after 27 years together. The couple, who had been married for 14 years, share 22-year-old son Jack.

During Monday’s (February 10) edition of the ITV talk show, Ruth spoke about the growing popularity of Galentine’s Day, a holiday that celebrates women’s friendship and is typically marked on February 13.

The annual festival of sisterhood was first celebrated on the hit US sitcom Parks and Recreation in 2010 and has become a global calendar staple ever since.

Ruth Langsford opened up about her Valentine’s Day plans on Monday’s (February 10) Loose Women ( 
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On today’s Loose Women, Ruth explained that she had been asked to join a Galentine’s celebration this year following her divorce.

“There are gift guides to tell you what to buy for your friends. Restaurants are now offering special Galentine’s or Palentine’s nights out and special offers,” she said.

“I think it’s rather nice because I’ve had some girlfriends invite me out this Valentine’s Day, and they sent me a thing saying, ‘You are invited to a Galentine’s Day, and we’re all going out,’ which I think is really nice because I haven’t done that before.”

Ruth’s co-star Sally Dynevor added: “I think that’s lovely because girls big each other up, don’t they? So, it’s great to have your pals round.”

Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes split last year after 14 years of marriage ( 
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In a recent interview with Woman & Home magazine, Ruth shared how she’s been able to “move on” since her split, which she described as “difficult”.

“Relationship breakdowns are very difficult, but you deal with it and have to move on. You can let yourself crumble, or you pick yourself up and get on with life. It’s a choice,” she said.

“I’m not delighted my marriage is over, but I’ve accepted it. I’m trying to now embrace the fact I’m single and can make choices that are just about me.

“Divorce is very painful. Most don’t do it in the public eye, with everybody having an opinion. But that’s the nature of my job. I’ve always had that, and if you can’t cope, you shouldn’t be doing this job.”