Ruth Langsford enjoyed a warm family reunion in Wimbledon as she posed alongside her former stepson, Niall Holmes, despite her ongoing divorce from his father, Eamonn Holmes‘.
of Free women star, 66, was all smiles as he attended the Championship on Wednesday as a guest of Emirates, the tournament’s official airline partner.
Dressed in a bright green blazer, Ruth looked in high spirits as she met up with Niall, 32, who opted for a smart navy shirt for the occasion.
The pair happily posed for pictures together, suggesting Ruth has stood by Eamonn’s eldest son as she has The marriage with the broadcaster ends.
Former TV power couple announced their separation in May 2024 after 27 years together, 14 of which were spent married.
Ruth and Eamonn are now set to go head-to-head in an estimated £10million divorce battle, which will go towards Supreme Court.
ex This morning the couple has already attended hearings last June and in February.
The two are said to have now hired top lawyers after being unable to reach a financial settlement over their joint estate.
A source said Ruth is seeking ‘financial relief’ in court. The case is now listed as Ruth Holmes vs Eamonn Holmes.
A source said sun: ‘A long court battle is the last thing the couple wanted, but they just can’t agree.
“It’s very sad, but both are prepared to fight for what they think is rightfully theirs.”
The couple also own a six-bedroom house in Weybridge, Surreywhich they bought 12 years ago for £3.6 million and is predicted to have increased in value since then.
of GB News The presenter shares son Jack with Ruth but also has three older children – Niall, Declan and Rebecca – from his first marriage to Gabrielle Holmes.
A statement at the time of their separation said: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed that their marriage has ended and they are in the process of divorcing.”
Since their split, the pair have taken very different paths.
Eamonn has continued with new partner Katie Alexanderwhile Ruth has spoken candidly about her adjustment to life and rebuilding her faith after the breakdown of her marriage.
In her memoir Feeling Fabulous, Ruth admitted that the first few days after the break-up were incredibly difficult.
“The biggest emotion that threatened to swallow me in the first days was sadness,” she wrote.
Despite the divorce, Ruth’s latest appearance suggests that her relationship with Eamonn’s children has remained intact.
Earlier this month, Eamonn celebrated Father’s Day by posting a rare family photo with all four of his children. “This is my four,” he wrote.
‘Niall, Jack, Rebecca and Declan. Proud to have them as my children and I can only hope to make them proud to have me as their father.’
It was previously reported that Eamonn’s children sympathized with Ruth after the split, making Wednesday’s reunion seem even more significant.
