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Ruth Langsford shares cryptic post just days after shock split from Eamonn Holmes
It comes as a friend of Eamonn's revealed his reaction to Ruth's bombshell statement
RUTH Langsford shared a cryptic post today on social media, just days after her shock split from Eamonn Holmes.
It comes just hours after she was seen for the first time following their divorce bombshell at the weekend.
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TV veteran Ruth got back to work today as she hit QVC headquarters in London, where she was flogging clothes from her own range.
The Loose Women favourite, 64, took fans along for the ride as she documented her day on her instagram stories.
But several of her captions could be interpreted as having a hidden meaning in light of her divorce drama.
As she posed for a selfie in the lift, she captioned the story: "Yes....It has to be done!"
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While Ruth could argue she was referring to taking a 'liftie', it was an interesting choice of words given her current situation.
The wording was even more telling following reports that Ruth 'orchestrated' the split, and Eamonn was left 'blindsided' by her releasing a statement.
Another of Ruth's post could have been interpreted in a cryptic way too.
As she posed in various outfits from her clothing range, she wrote: "All my own work".
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On the surface, she is referring to the designs being her own creation,
But given how Ruth is aware all eyes on her every move right now, the caption could be viewed as a thinly-veiled reference to her being the driving force behind the split.
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It comes as a friend of Eamonn's claimed he has been left feeling "angry and blindsided" by Ruth divorce statement.
A friend close to broadcasting legend, 64, said "it was awful for him" after he was informed of her plan just hours before the statement was released on Saturday.
The pal told : "It all seems a little bizarre given that the statement said they were hoping to keep it amicable.
"Eamonn wanted no part of it, he couldn't see any reason why you would release that statement.
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"It was wholly written and signed off by Ruth and her team.
Ruth has been off air from Loose Women this week, but Eamonn has thrown himself back into his day job on .
He returned to screens on Tuesday after taking Bank Holiday Monday off.
Eamonn made a brief reference to his personal struggles, thanking his fans for their support.
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He told viewers: "Just before we move on we'd just like to thank people for your support for Ruth and I over the last few days as to the news of our separation.
"Your support for both of us is very much appreciated."
Ruth and Eamonn 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 conjugals," 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 makes his debut 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 27 year relationship
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