Eamonn Holme s and Ruth Langsford have split after 14 years of marriage.

Whispers of a shock announcement began circulating on Saturday, before the sad news was finally confirmed by the couple’s representatives.

The joint statement read: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”

Concern had been growing about the much-loved duo, who worked together for years on ITV’s This Morning, after fans noticed they have not been pictured together in weeks.

The pair were renowned for their bickering rows, many of which took place in full glare of the ITV cameras during their stint on the daytime show, but the duo had always insisted their disagreements came from a place of affection.

News of their split is set to come as a huge surprise to fans who had regarded the couple as having one of the most honest and enduring marriages on TV.

Eamonn was axed from This Morning in 2020 while Ruth stayed with their former employer as part of the Loose Women team. While Ruth still maintains a close bond with the station, Eamonn has taken a number of shots against ITV in recent years after moving to GB News.

Eamonn claimed he was sacked from his Friday role on This Morning ‘without warning’ and claimed ITV bosses were ‘never kind’ to him. “They tossed me out of the door and didn’t care where I was going,” Eamonn slammed.

In recent years, Eamonn has battled chronic pain and been pictured in a wheelchair and on crutches as his health has deteriorated. This week Ruth spoke about the impact of Eamonn’s health crisis on their marriage for the first time.

Speaking to Woman’s Weekly, Ruth said: “I don’t know how much Eamonn’s mobility will improve. We live in hope.

“He does the physio, but there might have to be some acceptance that this might never be 100% right. With any care situation – and there are millions of carers in this country – it isn’t always easy. It’s testing but we manage as a family.’

Ruth added: “I look at Eamonn, who’s had his health and back problems, and it makes you realise how important your health is.”

The couple are parents to son Jack, 22, while Eamonn also has sons Declan, 35, Niall, 31, and daughter Rebecca, 33, from his previous marriage.

Ruth has not posted about her husband on her social media since July 2022. While Eamonn sparked controversy this week when he shared a snap cuddled up to page 3 girl Linda Lusardi.