Ruth Langsford Opens Up About Memoir and Moving Forward After Marriage Split
Television personality Ruth Langsford has announced the forthcoming release of her deeply personal memoir, titled Feeling Fabulous, which promises to chronicle the emotional journey following her marriage breakdown with former co-star Eamonn Holmes. The Loose Women panellist, aged 65, confirmed the book will provide an honest account of "the ups and the downs, the good and the not so good" aspects of her life, with a particular focus on her recent personal challenges.
Strategic Timing and Emotional Closure
Insiders suggest the timing of Ruth's announcement, made just one month before the book's publication on 26th February, is strategically significant. It follows closely after reports emerged regarding Eamonn Holmes's new romantic involvement and property purchase with his current partner, Katie Alexander. A source close to the situation explained, "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. 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."
Therapy and Healing Process
Ruth has been candid about seeking professional counselling to navigate the emotional turmoil following the separation from Eamonn Holmes in May 2024, after twenty-seven years together and fourteen years of marriage. She shared, "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?'"
The television presenter elaborated on how therapy has assisted her healing, stating, "The end of a very long relationship takes a lot of unravelling. Counselling helps you move on from it, to not be held back… I definitely see light in the future where I didn't before." This professional support has reportedly helped Ruth transition from a place of fear and uncertainty to one of resilience and optimism.
Future Prospects and Personal Growth
Despite the initial difficulties, Ruth Langsford now expresses a renewed sense of confidence and openness to new experiences. She revealed, "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." This positive mindset extends to her personal life, as she remains open to future relationships and even marriage, despite feeling content independently.
The memoir itself represents a significant milestone for Ruth, who had previously declined multiple offers to write a book. She explained her change of heart, saying, "I've been asked to do a book many times, and I've always said no because I've always thought, 'Who cares about my life, or what I've done in my life.' But I'm at a certain age now and at a certain stage in my life, and the stories in here are just reflections. It's not really an autobiography, it's called memoir plus. So it's stories from my life, actual things that have happened to me, how I've dealt with them, the lessons I've learned from them, how I've coped, how I'm finding life now at 65."
Career Focus and New Beginnings
According to sources, Ruth is fully immersed in her professional endeavours and personal growth, with little attention given to her past marital situation. The insider added, "Ruth is busy with so many different things this year – she's not even given Eamonn a second thought. She's looking forward to new opportunities this year, like this book. She's very career-minded and this is a new beginning for her. She's got a new book coming out, is open to love again and while she waits for the right person, she's all about having fun with her girlfriends."
This forward-looking approach marks a significant transformation for Ruth Langsford, who has navigated the public scrutiny of her separation while maintaining her role on Loose Women and other television commitments. Her memoir Feeling Fabulous is poised to offer readers an intimate glimpse into her resilience and the lessons learned from one of life's most challenging chapters.
