Television presenter Ruth Langsford has openly discussed her nervousness about becoming intimate with a new partner, offering a rare glimpse into her personal life following her separation from husband Eamonn Holmes. The 65-year-old star made these candid admissions during a recent episode of the ITV daytime show Loose Women, where the panel explored whether intimacy grows more daunting with age.
Intimacy Anxieties Revealed on Air
Speaking alongside co-hosts Kelly Brook, Nadia Sawalha, and Jane Moore, Langsford confessed that the prospect of undressing in front of someone new felt intimidating to her. Nadia Sawalha, 61, acknowledged she would require the bedroom lights to be switched off before considering intimacy with a new partner. Ruth Langsford then shared her own personal insecurities on the matter.
'I don’t think I’m a lights-off girl, but I would certainly be anxious about a new partner and intimacy,' Langsford revealed. Elaborating on her hesitation about immediately baring everything, she added: 'Like being naked... I wouldn’t just be like taking it all off.'
Life After a High-Profile Split
Ruth Langsford is believed to have stayed single since her widely publicised split from Eamonn Holmes, 66, after 27 years together, including 14 years of marriage. In contrast, Holmes moved on swiftly, beginning a relationship with 44-year-old relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, who is 22 years his junior.
Recent reports indicate the broadcaster has invested in a luxurious new property in Holywood, Northern Ireland, intended for cosy weekend getaways with his new partner. Meanwhile, last month, Langsford announced the forthcoming release of her tell-all memoir, which sources suggest she hopes will 'draw a line under' her former marriage.
A New Chapter Through Writing
The television personality is said to be 'officially and emotionally' finished with Eamonn Holmes, with her 'empowering' new book serving to close that chapter of her life. She broke the news on Instagram that the book, titled Ruth Langsford: Feeling Fabulous, will be published on February 26 and will detail her life experiences.
'NOT LONG NOW… Can’t believe that 2026 is the year I publish my first book! I’m very excited but also a little nervous…' Langsford wrote. 'These are stories about my life, the ups and the downs, the good and the not so good but everything that has made me the woman I am today. I share the experiences that have shaped me and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it x.'
Strategic Timing and Emotional Healing
A source told The Mirror that Langsford deliberately teased the book shortly after news emerged of Eamonn's new property purchase, signalling her fresh start. 'This is really all about the timing. It’s no accident that Ruth announced the book days after the news of Eamonn’s new love nest broke,' the insider stated. 'But Ruth isn’t about being bitter – she’s about empowering herself and is feeling really good at the minute. She wants to draw a line under everything with Eamonn, officially and emotionally. The book is her way of doing that.'
Therapeutic Support and Future Optimism
Ruth Langsford recently disclosed she has been attending therapy since the marriage breakdown to help her 'move on from it and not be held back.' She explained to Woman & Home: 'I started counselling when Eamonn and I separated, and I'm still having it. It is very powerful and very useful. It gives me tools to deal with things.'
'My counsellor has probably seen us on TV, but she doesn't know either of us so doesn't get involved and doesn't judge. She just listens and says, "Have you thought about this?" or "Why did you feel like that?"' Langsford continued. 'The end of a very long relationship takes a lot of unravelling. Counselling helps you move on from it, to not be held back.'
She also affirmed she hasn't ruled out finding love again, sharing: 'I definitely see light in the future where I didn't before. Before, I saw darkness and was thinking, "Oh my God, what's going to happen?" but now the fear [has] gone, because what do you do? Do you crumble? Do you lay down and die? Oh no, not I. I will survive.'
