Eamonn Holmes' brutal dig at Ruth Langsford with cutting soulmate remark about new girlfriend

Daily Record

3 days ago

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford split last year after 14 years of marriage and the GB news star has since moved on with his new girlfriend.
Eamonn Holmes has made a brutal dig at his ex-wife Ruth Langsford after reportedly saying that his girlfriend Katie Alexander, 43, is his "soulmate". Ruth and Eamonn, both 65, sent shockwaves through the world of showbiz when they revealed they were going their separate ways last year.
‌
The former This Morning stars were believed to have one of the strongest marriages in the entertainment industry. However, after calling it quits Eamonn moved on with relationship counsellor Kate, who he has already holidayed in Ibiza with, while Ruth stayed quiet.
‌
The pair look very loved up in some recent snaps after attending GB News star Nana Akua's engagement party together earlier this month, the Mirror reports. According to Bella magazine, the dad-of-four gushed that Katie was his "soulmate" during the glamorous bash in London while also reportedly quipping: "In sickness you find out who is there for you."
‌
Commenting on the apparent dig, an insider said: "It was an insensitive comment from Eamonn, but he's smitten with Katie and does feel like she has been there for him through the hard times.
"That said, it is a kick in the teeth for Ruth because she has been there for him since the beginning."
‌
Eamonn is now often seen in a wheelchair due to his chronic health problems after having a double hip replacement and spinal surgery.
Meanwhile Ruth was recently spotted without her wedding ring for the first time in more than a year after the split.
‌
There appears to be 'no turning back' for the Loose Women veteran who announced her shock split with her husband of 14 years last May.
A source told OK! that ditching the ring after such a long time was a significant move on Ruth's part.
The insider close to Ruth said: 'Removing that ring might have been a shock to fans, after she's worn it for so long. But it was the final bit of closure. It was a message to Eamonn and symbolic that Ruth's marriage and that chapter of her life is over.
‌
"She's closing the door on her past for good. Taking it off is Ruth saying, 'I've moved on, it's all behind me.' She's just desperate to get this divorce out of the way, now. There's no turning back.'
Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.
You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.
No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.
All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!
If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.
To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Ruth, who shares 23-year-old son Jack with the GB news star, posted a recent Instagram video which showed her making one of her 'favourite summer dishes' – a 'colourful, no-cook salad'.
It's not the first time the star, who is now locked in a divorce battle with Belfast born Eamonn, has shared her cooking talents on social media.
However, it is the first time she's done it after quietly removing the wedding ring on her left hand.