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Eamonn Holmes blindsided by ‘TV wife’s’ sudden departure in brutal blow before first Christmas without Ruth Langsford
The beloved presenter's TV partnership with Isabel Webster has come to an abrupt end.
EAMONN Holmes was left blindsided by his TV wife Isabel Webster's sudden departure.
The devastated presenter, 65, expected to return to GB News in 2025 alongside his long-time co-host.
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However, The Sun can reveal talks with Isabel about a new contract broke down at the last minute - leaving Eamonn stunned.
It's another brutal blow for the beloved Breakfast Show host days before his first Christmas without his ex Ruth Langsford.
A TV source said Eamonn is "reeling" from the news he's already presented his last show with Isabel.
The insider added: "Eamonn has loved working with Isabel over the years and they're incredibly popular with viewers as a duo.
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"They were both fully expecting to reunite in 2025 after doing their final show of the year yesterday.
"It was a real shock to everyone involved. Eamonn's gutted about it and the fact that he's been blindsided has made it even worse.
"Isabel's been a massive source of comfort to him during a terribly difficult year following his separation from Ruth. He's still reeling from the news."
As word spread about Isabel leaving, Eamonn shared a picture of them together on his Instagram story.
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Isabel had earlier posted a snap of the pair on the Breakfast Show, writing: "Final show from us for 2024.
"Thanks for your company this year. See you soon!
"Merry Christmas - I hope you all find some peace and joy."
Eamonn began working with Isabel on Sky News in September 2016.
He left two years later to pursue other opportunities, including his Friday hosting duties with Ruth on ITV's This Morning.
After being axed amid a feud with then-presenter Phillip Schofield, Eamon joined GB News in January 2022.
Ruth and Eamonn's 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 conjugal," 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 debuted 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 a 27-year relationship.
September 2024 - Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a 'fierce' divorce lawyer.
Isabel followed suit by quitting Sky News to be his co-anchor.
Eamonn will now present alongside Ellie Costello Monday to Wednesday on GB News Breakfast.
The Sun has reached out to Eamonn and Isabel's reps.
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