Eamonn Holmes’ Heartfelt Tribute to Anne Diamond Amid Split with Ruth Langsford
The experienced broadcaster, 64, who has recently parted ways with his wife, Ruth Langsford, also 64, after a 14-year marriage, typically appears on the channel during weekdays alongside co-host Isabel Webster.
However, the father of four took over the Sunday breakfast show with broadcasting “legend” Anne Diamond, who seemed thrilled with her temporary co-presenter.
Eamonn took to Instagram to share a photo of him and Anne in the studio, captioning it: “Called into present extra this morning and what a pleasure it turned out to be with the legend that is Anne Diamond. Great response from you on a lot of the subjects we covered. See u in the Morning!”
Fans were quick to express their delight at seeing the two seasoned presenters team up, with one commenting: “Awwwww great photo. Be nice to see you both on a breakfast morning show together! You both worked well together.” GB News’ own Dawn Neesom chimed in, writing: “Team Legend. Enjoyed watching you together x,” reports the Mirror.
Eamonn showed his appreciation for the kind words, responding to a fan: “Thank you for saying so.” Another eagle-eyed viewer pointed out that Eamonn was still wearing his wedding ring, sparking curiosity about the gesture.
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, former co-stars on This Morning, announced their split in May, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Reports suggested that Eamonn was taken aback by Ruth’s decision to make the news public, while others speculated that the Loose Women star had grown weary of caring for her husband amid his ongoing health struggles.
Eamonn recently confessed at the Tric Awards that he felt like he was living on “borrowed time,” given that his father passed away from a heart attack in 1991 at the age of 66. The presenter has also been dealing with persistent back pain and has undergone two hip replacement surgeries.
Before their divorce was made public, Eamonn took a jab at Ruth during an interview with HELLO! magazine. He compared his estranged wife to his co-host Isabel, stating, “She and my wife are incredibly alike,” and claiming that Isabel “never shuts up.”
“They’re both creatures of habit, like routine and do things the same way every day,” he added. In a harsh dig, Eamonn said they both “get on my nerves.”
Isabel chimed in during the interview, confessing that she and Ruth used to “gang up on him.” She revealed, “She sends me messages while we’re on air, saying things like, ‘tell him his tie’s not straight.'” When Eamonn later disclosed that Ruth snores, Isabel retorted, “Don’t get me started on his faults!”
As Eamonn navigates his professional and personal life, his collaboration with Anne Diamond provided a refreshing change, delighting fans and showcasing the broadcaster’s enduring appeal.