There’s a possibility that Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford could experience a positive Christmas despite the “significant” changes they face, according to one expert.
The duo, formerly This Morning hosts, are navigating a divorce after 14 years of marriage. Having reportedly resorted to communicating solely through lawyers, Chloe Moreau, a relationship expert at ExpertsEnRencontres, argues that the couple’s markedly different Christmas may actually “pave the way for a new sense of balance”.
“Spending the holidays apart, especially after 20 years together, is bound to bring up emotions for both Ruth and Eamonn,” she noted.
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Chloe highlights that for their son Jack, adapting to his parents’ separate homes during the holiday season – a typically family-oriented time – will be a considerable change. She advocates for “small but meaningful gestures, like establishing new traditions or creating special moments individually” with Jack to maintain a feeling of connection.
The expert further believes that the pair should concentrate on open communication and reassurance as two vital aspects during this transition. “Although challenging, this Christmas could be an opportunity for Ruth, Eamonn, and Jack to redefine what the holiday season means to them,” she adds.
Prioritising Jack’s well-being, she believes, will “demonstrate resilience and love” and could lead to a “meaningful time for everyone”.
Ruth appears to have stayed single since their separation, while Eamonn has begun a new chapter with Katie Alexander. Speculation was rife that the pair might be engaged after Katie was seen with a diamond ring on her wedding finger.
However, these rumours were quickly quashed when a friend of Eamonn told The Daily Mail that although their relationship is “very serious about each other”, they are “definitely not engaged”. Another insider claims that Eamonn and Ruth are looking to “resolve their divorce as quickly as possible in the new year”.
“Ruth is keen to stay in their marital home as it is where she is settled,” they told The Sun. “Eamonn on the other hand wants to get out and make a fresh start.”