Eamonn Holmes has revealed that his wife Ruth Langsford once threw a turkey dinner at him after he gave her an envelope of money as a Christmas present. The This Morning presenter, 60, shared the story while discussing festive traditions in their household.
Holmes explained that early in their relationship, Langsford gave him 44 gifts while he only gave her five. 'She is addicted to Christmas,' he said. Another year, after he had been busy working on GMTV and three quiz shows daily, Langsford told him not to worry about presents. Taking her at her word, he gave her money — prompting her to hurl the turkey dinner across the table and down his front.
The couple, who have presented This Morning together since 2002, are known for their on-air spats. Holmes joked that Langsford 'won't take any instructions' from him and that working together is hard. 'We are far too real for our own good,' he added.
This year, Holmes is pushing for a change in Christmas decorations, favouring coloured lights and ornaments over his wife's preferred beige and yellow scheme. 'She's had her way with her yellow lights for 20 years, but it's not happening this time,' he said.
Holmes, who turned 60 in December, was surprised by Langsford with a family gathering in Vienna. He described the year as one of celebration, noting his 10th wedding anniversary and 40 years in television. He remains the longest-serving breakfast TV presenter in the UK.
