Ruth Langsford has shared an emotional update on her family as she prepares for Christmas, acknowledging the bittersweet nature of the festive season amid her mother's battle with Alzheimer's disease. The 65-year-old Loose Women presenter's 94-year-old mother Joan lives in a care home near Ruth's home, where the star manages her personal needs, including attending medical appointments and handling shopping requests.
Mindful of her mother's age and health, Langsford said she makes Christmas extra special and treasures every moment they spend together. ‘I confess I do make every Christmas extra special,’ she told Woman Magazine. ‘I speak a lot about my lovely mum and about the battle she is facing, so every year with her is a privilege.’ The presenter has experienced grief before, having lost her father to dementia-related complications in 2012 and her sister Julia to suicide in 2019.
Langsford will spend Christmas Day with family, doing the cooking, and will also embrace quality time with her 23-year-old son Jack. Despite her separation from ex-husband Eamonn Holmes last year, she keeps traditions alive at home. ‘Even though Jack is grown up, I love to keep the traditions alive. [I still do] stockings, loads of decorations and Christmas games. Christmas is magical, no matter what age you are,’ she said.
The television presenter, who works on Loose Women and QVC, reflected on her career, expressing gratitude for ‘fantastic opportunities’ and showing no signs of slowing down. When asked about a potential return to This Morning with ‘TV son’ Rylan Clark, she said: ‘If they’d have me, they only have to ask, especially with Rylan! I love Rylan. He's like my son, really.’
