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Eamon Holmes and Ruth Langsford divorcing

279 replies

PrincessHoneysuckle · 25/05/2024 13:39

Was v surprised.
He's a bit of a nob but I thought they looked like a happy couple

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RosePetalsRose · 25/05/2024 16:16

I think it's more to do with him always feeling like Ireland was his 'home' (I remember him mentioning this on This Morning years ago).

I think after his mother died he wanted to be 'home' with his family more and always saw a future where he would eventually go back.
I don't think Ruth shared that vision.
He also has grandchildren now which I guess are important to him.

It's quite sad really because I don't think they come across as not loving each other but more they can't be together because they want different things.

Youdontevengohere · 25/05/2024 16:17

Not a surprise at all, he’s an arse. Speaks to her like shit.

Maelil01 · 25/05/2024 16:18

PrincessHoneysuckle · 25/05/2024 13:39

Was v surprised.
He's a bit of a nob but I thought they looked like a happy couple

a nob?

What makes you think he’s a toff?

RosePetalsRose · 25/05/2024 16:19

the80sweregreat · 25/05/2024 15:06

What did Ruth do on strictly ?
I can't remember her being that bad tbh.
Not Ann Widdicombe bad at any rate or Jeremy vine terrible !

She didn't do anything bad on Strictly. She was very fun and her Anton made a good show.

Mrsjayy · 25/05/2024 16:21

PrincessHoneysuckle · 25/05/2024 13:39

Was v surprised.
He's a bit of a nob but I thought they looked like a happy couple

I reckon his move to GB news did it was probably too far for Ruth. I know it's controversial to like them but I liked them and it's always a shame when relationships break up.

Maelil01 · 25/05/2024 16:22

Blackcats7 · 25/05/2024 13:50

Only surprise is that it took her so long. Hope she will be happy and he won’t.

You hope that someone you don’t know will be unhappy.
….nice!

Mrsjayy · 25/05/2024 16:23

Cattery · 25/05/2024 15:01

So he’s not 100 per cent and they’re getting divorced. Ive not been able to stand the sight of her since she totally embarrassed herself on Strictly. 🤢

She was great on Strictly and definitely didn't embarrass herself she was having great fun.

Mrsjayy · 25/05/2024 16:24

Maelil01 · 25/05/2024 16:18

a nob?

What makes you think he’s a toff?

Oh no a knob as in a total cock 😂

Cattery · 25/05/2024 16:36

Mrsjayy · 25/05/2024 16:23

She was great on Strictly and definitely didn't embarrass herself she was having great fun.

One woman’s fun is another woman’s embarrassment

luckylavender · 25/05/2024 16:40

Can't bear either of them. He always strikes me as a mysogynist. And she's very full of herself.

Saytheyhear · 25/05/2024 16:42

I would think after her sister's death she reflected on her life and made the decision that life is too short.

Perhaps now her son is older too.

Mrsjayy · 25/05/2024 16:52

Cattery · 25/05/2024 16:36

One woman’s fun is another woman’s embarrassment

Meh she was having a great time I don't think you needed to be wasting your energy being embarrassed by her.

AmelieTaylor · 25/05/2024 16:59

Who knows what they're like off screen?

yes, on screen, he wasn't always the nicest to her, but I couldn't put up with her if she's her screen persona in 'real life'

so ???

I just hope they an both move on & be happy if they aren't happy together.

karottybagel · 25/05/2024 17:08

MsLuxLisbon · 25/05/2024 15:38

Mumsnet double standards strong on this thread. If a man left a sick wife, everyone would be saying what an unfeeling bastard he was and citing it as evidence of how selfish men are. I'm not saying that Ruth is a bad person for not sticking around, and in fact it might not be anything to do with his illness at all. I am just somewhat amused (although not surprised) by the difference in attitude on here between when a man does something and when a woman does the exact same thing.

We aren't all one hive mind

karottybagel · 25/05/2024 17:10

deeagwitch · 25/05/2024 16:05

Did he and Ruth have an affair or had he already left his first wife when their relationship began ?

Already left

Moier · 25/05/2024 17:11

Old news.
Don't like either of them.
She's a snob. Used to look down on people she interviewed.

He's arrogant.

bluetopazlove · 25/05/2024 17:19

MsLuxLisbon · 25/05/2024 15:38

Mumsnet double standards strong on this thread. If a man left a sick wife, everyone would be saying what an unfeeling bastard he was and citing it as evidence of how selfish men are. I'm not saying that Ruth is a bad person for not sticking around, and in fact it might not be anything to do with his illness at all. I am just somewhat amused (although not surprised) by the difference in attitude on here between when a man does something and when a woman does the exact same thing.

I don't think this is true he's been a dick for some time time , some of us have long memories

cerisepanther73 · 25/05/2024 17:20

@FlambeJones

Thanks 👍 for the laugh 🤣 describing him as being like a character from Father Ted..

He comes across like he is her father he is very boring and petulant whiny man child and complaining about something 🙄 or other

God awful

God knows what she saw in him

Smug and up himself arrogant one...

He has the charisma of a

kerstina · 25/05/2024 17:24

Although I like Ruth I am not keen on him . I didn’t like the way he tried to bully Jeremy Corbyn in the run up to the election and then described it as like kicking a puppy or similar . He is really snidey generally and continually poking Ruth with his sarcasm and ‘ banter’

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 25/05/2024 17:25

Pootlepins · 25/05/2024 13:45

Odious man - what took her so long!

But for what reason are they divorcing???

karottybagel · 25/05/2024 17:29

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 25/05/2024 17:25

But for what reason are they divorcing???

Does it matter?

Youdontevengohere · 25/05/2024 17:31

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 25/05/2024 17:25

But for what reason are they divorcing???

For their own reasons, I’m sure, that they are not obligated to share with anyone.

Iwasafool · 25/05/2024 17:32

EvangelicalAboutButteredToast · 25/05/2024 15:09

Perhaps the love had died and the thought of being his carer spurred her into action. I wouldn’t want to care long term for someone I was no longer in love with.

Edited

Or for some you can turn it round and they don't want to be in love if they need to be a carer.

Youdontevengohere · 25/05/2024 17:33

the80sweregreat · 25/05/2024 15:43

Definitely double standards re men v women.
I do agree if it was a man divorcing his poorly wife there would be calls for his head on a stick , his probably got a new ( read younger ) woman and all sorts.
His rich enough to employ a carer and maybe he was unhappy in the marriage too, but we do think differently depending on the sex of the person doing the divorcing. It's just how it is :(

He’s always been an arse. He talks to Ruth like absolute crap, all in the name of ‘banter’. Maybe being stuck at home caring for him she realised how awful he really is.

Easipeelerie · 25/05/2024 18:03

Is he a bit GB newsy? I never understood what she saw in him.

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