Eamonn Holmes’ family ‘never saw eye to eye’ with wife Ruth Langsford ‘out of loyalty to his first wife’

Eamonn Holmes' Family Dynamics

EAMONN Holmes' family "never saw eye to eye" with Ruth Langsford "out of loyalty" to his first wife Gabrielle, it has been reported. Presenters Eamonn and Ruth, 64, last week sensationally revealed they are divorcing after 14 years of marriage.

Family Loyalty and Relationship Strains

Now it's been claimed his family "never warmed" to Loose Women star Ruth following his split from Gabrielle, with whom he shares grown-up children Declan, 35, Rebecca, 33, and Niall, 31. Ruth's reported strained relationship with her in-laws could explain why she was reluctant to relocate to Eamonn's native Belfast - with him making no secret of his desire to move home.

Changing Priorities and Separate Paths

A source revealed, "Eamonn and Ruth's relationship changed when they left This Morning. They started moving in different directions in their careers and their priorities started to change. For the past two years, they had led separate lives, professionally and personally."

Continued Communication Despite Separation

Today it was revealed that Ruth and Eamonn are still in touch daily despite their separation. Friends have expressed concerns for Eamonn since the split, noting his mood has changed as his marriage ends.