Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford’s reported rush to finalise their divorce could lead to unnecessary “additional stress”, warns a relationship expert. The former couple, who share a 22 year old son, shocked fans in May when they announced they were splitting after 14 years of marriage.
Eamonn, 65, has since embarked on a new romance with relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, 42, while Ruth, 65, is thought to have remained single. After a source claimed to The Sun that Eamonn, in particular, is eager “for a fresh start” in 2025, Chloé Moreau at ExpertsEnRencontres, shared her insights on the pros and cons of a speedy divorce.
“Fast-tracking a divorce can certainly bring closure and allow individuals to move on with their lives,” she explained. “For Eamonn, the desire to start a new chapter with his partner may be motivating this approach, while for Ruth, it may provide an opportunity to establish stability and focus on her own path forward.”
However, Chloé warns that the speed of the process “should not come at the expense of addressing the emotional and practical implications for both parties.”
“Divorce is not just a legal transition – it’s an emotional one, and rushing through the process may leave unresolved feelings or create additional stress,” she added, reports Belfast Live.
Furthermore, the expert says the former couple should strive for a fair settlement that meets both their needs in their divorce.
Chloé also warned: “If handled thoughtfully, a fast resolution could empower both Eamonn and Ruth to embrace their new beginnings while minimising conflict and uncertainty.”
Meanwhile, having stayed silent since the initial breakup announcement, Ruth recently opened up about her separation from Eamonn.
While on Loose Women discussing how divorced parents should behave unselfishly at family events, she expressed her views, saying: “I think it’s very selfish when you hear parents say, ‘Well if they are divorced then, I’m not coming to your wedding if he’s coming’ or ‘If she is there’ and I just think it’s so selfish isn’t it, because it is their day.”
Mariella Frostrup added her thoughts to the topic, remarking: “That’s a whole other subject isn’t it? How to divorce well.”
Ruth lightheartedly replied: “Oh, tell me about it,” eliciting laughter in the studio.
On his part, Eamonn has already publicly acknowledged the split and showed gratitude towards his supporters on his GB News show following the public announcement.