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Downcast Eamonn Holmes is driven away from TV job after it’s revealed Ruth ‘orchestrated split’ and announcement
Eamonn is said to be "angry and blindsided" by Ruth's divorce statement
EAMONN Holmes looked downcast as he was driven away from work following his split from Ruth Langsford.
Today Ruth, 64, was spotted for the first time since the bombshell announcement that she and Eamonn, also 64, are divorcing after 14 years of marriage.
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And a stony-faced Eamonn was later seen driving away from the GB News studios.
The former This Morning host wore a pair of dark glasses while be escorted home in a black Range Rover.
In contrast Loose Women anchor Ruth appeared to be putting on a brave face as she attended a hair appointment today.
It comes after reports Ruth "orchestrated" their split while a devastated Eamonn "refused" to sign off on the joint statement.
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Eamonn is also said to be "angry and blindsided" by Ruth's decision to announce their separation.
A source said said "it was awful for him"; after Eamonn learned of her plan just hours before the statement was released on Saturday afternoon.
The insider told the : "Eamonn was left blindsided, it was awful for him.
"He literally found out about it a very short time before it was published – you're talking hours."
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They added: "It all seems a little bizarre given that the statement said they were hoping to keep it amicable.
"Eamonn wanted no part of it, he couldn't see any reason why you would release that statement.
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"It was wholly written and signed off by Ruth and her team."
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.";
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
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