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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

OP posts:
Emotionalsupportviper · 25/05/2024 20:12

Pootlepins · 25/05/2024 13:45

Odious man - what took her so long!

Yep.

Always thought she was too good for him and wondered what she saw in him.

SabreIsMyFave · 25/05/2024 20:17

greenpolarbear · 25/05/2024 19:57

It's risky to get divorced when you're a female celebrity at Ruth's age, because you're basically guaranteed to spend the rest of your life alone (unless you somehow manage to find a remote eligible bachelor who isn't famous and doesn't really know who you are, and has their own money, and even then you'll probably be saddled with step grandkids). All the celebrity men the same age are looking for partners a lot younger, and most of the non-famous types are only interested for the money/exposure.

She doesn't need a man! She will be absolutely fine alone. She is financially independent and solvent. Probably had enough of being Eamon and saw no reason to stay with him any longer. She doesn't need his money and fame!

SabreIsMyFave · 25/05/2024 20:18

JenniferBooth · 25/05/2024 19:47

YES exactly. A lot fucking harder if you live in social housing

Yes it is. Social housing landlords are keen on dishing out 2 properties to 2 people when they are only freeing up 1 property!

Youdontevengohere · 25/05/2024 20:18

greenpolarbear · 25/05/2024 19:57

It's risky to get divorced when you're a female celebrity at Ruth's age, because you're basically guaranteed to spend the rest of your life alone (unless you somehow manage to find a remote eligible bachelor who isn't famous and doesn't really know who you are, and has their own money, and even then you'll probably be saddled with step grandkids). All the celebrity men the same age are looking for partners a lot younger, and most of the non-famous types are only interested for the money/exposure.

Who says she need or wants another man?

bluetopazlove · 25/05/2024 20:21

greenpolarbear · 25/05/2024 19:57

It's risky to get divorced when you're a female celebrity at Ruth's age, because you're basically guaranteed to spend the rest of your life alone (unless you somehow manage to find a remote eligible bachelor who isn't famous and doesn't really know who you are, and has their own money, and even then you'll probably be saddled with step grandkids). All the celebrity men the same age are looking for partners a lot younger, and most of the non-famous types are only interested for the money/exposure.

Wasn't this the sort of life style that beckoned Joan Collins and Lizzie Taylor in their later days ?

AInightingale · 25/05/2024 20:24

Wouldn't be surprised if there's a third party somewhere, and nor would I be shocked if it was on Eamonn's side. Don't think much stops middle-aged men when they get bored of their wives, health and mobility issues or not.

SabreIsMyFave · 25/05/2024 20:30

Gingertam · 25/05/2024 19:52

Totally agree. I know a number of people who have admitted to me they would divorce but are worried about the financial implications.

I think quite a few couples would say this. Me and DH have had our ups and downs, and there have been times in the past I wanted to leave. He kept HIS money to himself, and treated me like shit some days for about 3-4 years. He was so selfish and self centred and did fuckall in the house, whilst I did everything, and looked after the kids, and still worked 3 days a week.

If I had been financially independent at the time/well off, I would have taken the kids and left him. But I couldn't afford to. My folks had passed away, and so had his. I had nowhere to go and didn't want a life of a single mum living in penury. I wasn't loaded living with him, but would have been far worse off leaving. I really resented him, and was quite angry with him some days. We got on OK sometimes, but he was enough of a shit to make me want to leave.

Anyway it was a rough patch and we did get through it, and have been fine for 14-15 years now thankfully. I am glad I didn't leave now, as the kids have left, we have the place to ourselves, and a good relationship. Loads in common, lots of laughs and adventures together, and I do love him. He has grown up a lot and is kind and generous and just a pleasure to be around (most of the time!) And we pool finances now, even though he earns a third more than me. But yep, I would have left then if I could.

Makes you wonder if couples who split quickly/early on in the marriage could make it work if they stuck it out through the bad times. I guess for some the bad times are just too bad! (And/or last for too long!)

Mrsgreen100 · 25/05/2024 20:32

they both give me the ick
hes a knob and she’s well ..
ick

determinedtomakethiswork · 25/05/2024 20:34

I am team Ruth and have never known how she put up with him.

BirthdayRainbow · 25/05/2024 20:36

there are bad times and then there are really bad times where you should get the fuck out...

Quirkyme · 25/05/2024 20:39

BirthdayRainbow · 25/05/2024 20:36

there are bad times and then there are really bad times where you should get the fuck out...

Agree.

I also don't think people should compare their bad times in their relationship and kinda use that as a yardstick, for others to push through theirs.

Personally, the PP's bad time sounded like hell, and to me that's a situation one should get the f out. She's shared that she's happy now, and that's great, but that's not something I would put myself through.

BirthdayRainbow · 25/05/2024 20:47

Quirkyme · 25/05/2024 20:39

Agree.

I also don't think people should compare their bad times in their relationship and kinda use that as a yardstick, for others to push through theirs.

Personally, the PP's bad time sounded like hell, and to me that's a situation one should get the f out. She's shared that she's happy now, and that's great, but that's not something I would put myself through.

Absolutely.

I pushed through some bad times with my h for more than one reason so I get it but when I left I left for something I could never forgive.

crockofshite · 25/05/2024 20:56

Tlolljs · 25/05/2024 14:16

Which one? And who with?

Her with PS 😫

LunaNorth · 25/05/2024 21:03

“Unconfartable” is my favourite typo ever.

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 25/05/2024 21:03

Mumoftwinsandasingleton · 25/05/2024 19:22

I'd normally tune in part way to see if it was going to be Alison and Dermot. Then I'd see it was them and watch a small section before having to turn it over

Fairs enough - have a nice eveneing

Iheartwhitetshirts · 25/05/2024 21:09

I’m really not fussed on his public persona and especially his stint on GB News.

But I know quite a few people who know him personally and no one has a bad word to say about him.

Yousay55 · 25/05/2024 21:09

What happened with his first wife? Did he leave her for Ruth?

BirthdayRainbow · 25/05/2024 21:13

Yousay55 · 25/05/2024 21:09

What happened with his first wife? Did he leave her for Ruth?

No.

she didn't want to leave NI

Eeeden · 25/05/2024 21:27

He is insufferable. How she put up with him day in day out I do not know.

westernlights · 25/05/2024 21:32

Post strictly curse....she got a look of those young dancers

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 25/05/2024 21:51

drusth · 25/05/2024 19:09

Then why click on the thread?

Why shouldn't she? It's on trending because other people's marriages are SO fascinating for some. It's pathetic.

Stop telling people where they can and can't post. If it's uncomfortable for you to be pulled up on gossiping then good enough.

Hellodarknessmyfriend · 25/05/2024 21:53

The positive is she's capable of living a great life independently so she doesn't need to put up with any nonsense. She works hard, she stands her ground.
Fair play to her.
Life's too short.

RookieMa · 25/05/2024 21:55

Maybe they're divorcing for financial reasons if he needs to go into care

BirthdayRainbow · 25/05/2024 21:59

Hellodarknessmyfriend · 25/05/2024 21:53

The positive is she's capable of living a great life independently so she doesn't need to put up with any nonsense. She works hard, she stands her ground.
Fair play to her.
Life's too short.

More it's too long to be unhappy.

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 25/05/2024 22:00

determinedtomakethiswork · 25/05/2024 20:34

I am team Ruth and have never known how she put up with him.

So you know somehting we dont?

His wife was a woman of means - why would she not "put up" with him??

Was she one os those vulnerable women with not a penny to their name, no where to turn to etc???

So you see, your post does not make sense

REspots state the parted as friends - what does that tell you, Bud?

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