The divorce battle between former This Morning presenters Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes has reportedly become increasingly acrimonious, with sources describing the situation as 'getting very ugly'. The couple, both 64, announced their separation in 2024 after 14 years of marriage and 20 years together.
Background of the Split
Langsford and Holmes met in the late 1990s through mutual friend Sally Meen and married in 2010. They have a son, Jack, now 24. Shortly after their separation, Holmes began a relationship with Katie Alexander, the couple's former relationship therapist who had worked with them for months before the split.
Legal and Financial Disputes
The former couple are now embroiled in a £10 million divorce battle, having attended hearings in June 2024 and February 2025. Both have hired top-tier lawyers after failing to reach a financial settlement over their joint wealth. A source told the Daily Mail: 'It's war. Ruth wants what she thinks is hers, Eamonn wants what he thinks is his, but these are wildly different. Neither is prepared to back down; it's vicious.'
Family Fallout
The rift has extended to Holmes's relationship with his son Niall from a previous marriage. According to a source, 'Niall and Eamonn had a massive fall-out. There was a huge row following his split from Ruth. Things were said between them that cannot be unsaid.' The source added that Eamonn accused Niall of siding with Ruth, while Niall criticized his father's behavior. They have not spoken for over a year.
Despite the family tensions, Langsford maintains a close bond with her stepchildren. She was seen attending Wimbledon on July 1 with stepson Niall, wearing a lime-green blazer over a white T-shirt, while Niall wore a black button-down shirt over a white T-shirt.
Escalating Animosity
Friends of the couple describe a dramatic shift from love to hatred. An insider told MailOnline: 'It's a huge mess. Neither side is prepared to give in. It's difficult to see any way through it other than a very expensive court hearing.' Another source noted that Holmes is sharing news of the fallout with friends, indicating that the divorce proceedings are taking a toll on all involved.
