EAMONN Holmes has had three years of hell that has seen him lose his job, his health, his mum and now his wife Ruth Langsford. The former This Morning host stunned fans this weekend by announcing a shock split from wife of 14 years Ruth. 5 Eamonn Holmes' pals are supporting him after it was revealed he had split from wife Ruth Langsford after 14 years Credit: Rex 5 It has been a tough few years for Eamonn where he lost his beloved mum Josephine Credit: Instagram 5 The presenter lost his ITV job and has suffered health battles Credit: Getty But sources have revealed how it’s just the latest in a series of blows for the news presenter.
A source said last night Eamonn has had a hellish few years, but that he was determined to “come through”. The source said: “He was axed by ITV, suffered a fall that caused a l ife changing injury which means he struggles to walk and his mum, who he adored, died. “To make matters worse he was landed with a massive tax bill which led to him having to sell his home in Northern Ireland .
“It would be enough to break most people but Eamonn has kept on going and kept on working the best he can. “It’s been hard and it’s obviously taken its toll on many areas of his life including, ultimately, on his marriage. “Obviously Eamonn and Ruth were both desperate to try and make things work but they have decided it’s better to separate.
“They are determined that things will remain amicable, for the sake of the family. Most read in News .
