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Eamonn Holmes ‘refusing to take time off’ and is throwing himself into work after marriage breakdown revelation
The 64-year-old TV legend was back at work after the Bank Holiday weekend
EAMONN Holmes returned to work to face reaction to his marriage breakdown head on.
The TV power couple's separation stunned fans - but the 64-year-old was keen not to "hide" in the aftermath.
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While it was confirmed Ruth Langsford will not appear on Loose Women this week, insiders say Eamonn turned down time off to get back on-screen.
"Eamonn is a professional and so no matter what is going on in his private life, he is determined not to let down his work colleagues," our source said.
"Many expected he'd want to take a few days off until news of the split blows over, but Eamonn refused.
"He didn't want to hide. News of the split has been coming for a long time."
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The Sun has approached Eamonn's rep for comment.
Eamonn returned to work on Tuesday this week after the Bank Holiday.
He gave a short statement in regards to the end of his 27-year relationship with Ruth, who he used to present This Morning with.
Eamonn said the support shown by fans following the announcement had "meant so much" to himself and Ruth.
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He : "Just before we move on we'd just like to thank people for your support for Ruth and I over the last few days as to the news of our separation.
"Your support for both of us is very much appreciated."
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He has since been seen looking downcast after leaving his TV show.
Meanwhile Ruth put on a brave face as she was spotted out still wearing her wedding ring.
She has been posting about "joy" as she returned to QVC for a "design day" behind the scenes.
However, she has not addressed the break up with fans directly.
Ruth and Eamonn Relationship Timeline
Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style. Here's how their romance played out
1997 - The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children.
1997-2002 - To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told : "I thought it spoke volumes about the sort of man he was, the sort of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less."
2002 - Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family
2005 - Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle
2006 - The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together
2010 - Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth's mother for her hand
June 2010 - Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire
2016 - Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles.
June 2019 - On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits "compromise, consideration and lots of conjugals," while Ruth said it was "laughter and an equal marriage"
November 2020 - Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary in a 'show shake-up'
December 2021 - After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning
January 2022 - Eamonn makes his debut on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women.
September 2022 - Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve.
November 2022 - Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation
September 2023 - Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery
May 2024 - Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and 27 year relationship
They are reported to have been living separate lives for the past two years, but Eamonn only recently moved out of their Surrey mansion into a property nearby.
Ruth and Eamonn's split was revealed in an exclusive statement to The Sun on Sunday.
Their spokesperson said: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”
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