Key Highlights
- Ruth Langsford opens up about life without ex-husband Eamonn Holmes ahead of Christmas.
- The television personality maintains family traditions to keep the festive spirit alive for her son and mother.
- Ruth reflects on missing her father, Dennis, who passed away ten years ago after a battle with dementia.
- She hints at potential returns to This Morning alongside Rylan Clark.
The New Normal: Ruth Langsford Reflects on Christmas Without Eamonn Holmes
Ruth Langsford, the well-known television personality and former co-host of This Morning, has opened up about her second Christmas without ex-husband Eamonn Holmes. Speaking to Woman magazine, she expressed gratitude for maintaining family traditions during this transitional period.
Maintaining Festive Traditions
Despite the significant change in her personal life, Ruth is determined to keep the magic of Christmas alive for her 23-year-old son, Jack, and his grandmother, Joan. “I like to keep the traditions that are magical,” she stated. These include stockings, decorations, and festive games, which she believes help maintain a sense of continuity and joy during the holiday season.
Missing Her Father
Ruth candidly admitted that her father, Dennis, who passed away ten years ago after a long battle with dementia, is particularly missed during this time. “I don’t know how many more Christmases I’ll share with my 94-year-old mother Joan,” she said, highlighting the emotional weight of these family bonds and the uncertainty about their future.
Future Plans and Opportunities
The television presenter is currently single but remains a regular face on various platforms. Since parting ways with Eamonn, Ruth has continued to make appearances on QVC, serving as a panellist on the popular show Loose Women. She hinted at potential returns to This Morning, specifically mentioning Rylan Clark. “If they’d have me, they only have to ask, especially with Rylan!
I love Rylan. He’s like my son, really,” she shared, reflecting on their professional and personal relationship.
Ruth is also set to appear on Richard Osman’s House of Games, a show airing on BBC Two, where she will compete against other contestants including Spencer Matthews, Rosie Ramsay, and Nathan Bryon. She expressed excitement and nervousness about the upcoming episode, writing on social media: “Cannot believe I’m here!!! @houseofgames @misterosman. SOOOOO excited…. and scared!!” The star has also been seen staying at the Stock Exchange Hotel during filming, which recently received a Travellers Choice Award from TripAdvisor.
As Ruth embraces this new chapter in her life, she remains focused on maintaining her family’s Christmas traditions, cherishing every moment with loved ones, and looking forward to future opportunities in both her personal and professional life.
