At the TRIC Awards, presenter Eamonn Holmes opened up about his recent split from his wife of 14 years, Ruth Langsford.
The GB News presenter was present at the award ceremony after receiving Best News Presenter and Best News Broadcast nominations.
As the media industry gathered to recognise its finest, Eamonn spoke to the Mirror about the emotional toll of the divorce.
Eamonn Holmes commented on his split with Ruth Langsford (Credit: Cover Images)
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford split
“It’s too early to say but I hope we can still be friends,” he admitted.
The 64-year-old has battled numerous health problems in recent years. Chronic back pain almost kept him from the awards ceremony, but thanks to his new high-tech wheelchair, he was able to navigate the evening with more comfort.
“I wasn’t going to come, but I’ve got this new chair with all these gadgets,” he shared.
As a result of his health battles, Eamonn admitted that he feels as if he is living on “borrowed time”. His father died at 65 – only a year older than his current age.
GB News scooped up the award for Best News Broadcast at the ceremony. In his acceptance speech, Eamonn said: “I had an operation a year and a half ago, and two things went wrong so I have two things in my back I don’t want. So I’ll happily accept this.”
The deterioration of his back has been daunting, but Eamonn is determined to persevere.
“I get very resentful that I’m not the way I used to be but I get on with it,” he admitted before the ceremony. “I work hard at trying to walk. It’s very hard to get through a normal day but I have help from people around me.”
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford recently separated after 14 years (Credit: Cover Images)
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