EAMONN Holmes and Ruth Langsford had been "separated for a year" but wanted to "keep it secret", according to friends of the pair. The former TV power couple revealed exclusively to The Sun on Sunday earlier today that they had split up and would seek a divorce. 7 Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have been separated for over a year, friends of the pair have claimed Credit: Getty 7 The former TV power couple revealed they were calling it quits earlier today Credit: Getty 7 The split comes after 14 years of marriage A spokesperson for Eamonn and Ruth confirmed the break up, with sources saying that work had "taken them in different directions".
It is understood, though, that the duo are still on good terms and want to "keep things amicable" between them. Now, pals have claimed that the relationship has actually been over for more than a year amid Eamonn's health struggles . Ruth previously admitted that strain was placed on the relationship as her hubby battled chronic back issues, which left him confined to a wheelchair for a time after a botched op.
Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing. Spokesperson for the couple He is still receiving daily physiotherapy and uses either a chair or cane to get about. One source told MailOnline : "Ruth and her team have been telling their friends to look out for the comments, which they are planning to put on social media.
"It's a very sorry tale. "They are both so love.