The This Morning star is reportedly relying on her friends to “distract” her (Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Ruth Langsford is reportedly “relying” on friends like BBC Radio 2 star Rylan Clark following her “shocking” split from husband Eamonn Holmes after 14 years.
A source claimed to Closer magazine that the legend’s pals are aiming to “distract” her from the separation, which was announced back in May.
According to reports, has since moved on with his new partner, Katie Alexander, a 42-year-old relationship counsellor with whom he has been spotted enjoying a trip in Barcelona.
However, , who co-presented the ITV show alongside her former partner for 15 years, is also apparently “having lots of fun” as she attempts to “cope” with the new dynamic.
The source claimed: “Ruth is trying to cope with all this. Obviously it hurts and it’s very shocking, but she’s relying on friends like Rylan to distract her and make sure she’s having lots of fun – and that’s why Rylan is so good for her.”
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In September, the Loose Women star was spotted enjoying a boozy night out with Rylan (Image: Kate Green/Getty Images)
They added: “She wants to focus on herself, on her work and getting out there. She’s going out and having a laugh as a distraction from what’s going on.”
In September, the Loose Women star was spotted enjoying a boozy night out with Rylan, with Ruth seen drinking cocktails on his Story.
Ruth and her friend, Lizzie Cundy, reportedly met Rylan at his home in Essex before uniting with another friend for food, champagne, and espresso martinis.
While Ruth was captured with two cocktails, Rylan asked: “What are you doing, what are you doing?” to which Lizzie jokingly commented: “She’s having a terrible time.”
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Ruth will travel to Australia for a supporting role in the latest season of I’m a Celebrity (Image: David M. Benett/Getty Images)
Eamonn and Ruth’s separation was officially revealed when their spokesperson released a statement, which said “their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing”.
The former TV power couple started dating in 1996 and have one son together, Jack, while Eamonn has three children from his previous marriage; Declan, Rebecca, and Niall.
Meanwhile, Ruth will travel to Australia for a supporting role in … Get Me Out of Here!, where she will be cheering on her Loose Women co-star Jane Moore.
Ruth will be involved with a new companion series, titled ‘I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked’ and hosted by Joel Dommett, Kemi Rodgers and Sam Thompson, reports the Mirror.