Carol McGiffin's candid four-word verdict after Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford split
Loose Women star Carol McGiffin has spoken out about Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes' split for the first time, after the couple announced they were divorcing in May.
Carol McGiffin, known for her outspoken nature and candid discussions about her personal life, recently adopted a more restrained stance when discussing the recent split of Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes. The 64 year old presenter, who left Loose Women last April, expressed her sadness over the end of the couple's 14-year marriage in a new interview.
In a candid four-word admission, she stated: "I love them both."
However, she has yet to reach out to her friends, not wanting to contribute to the public uproar surrounding their decision.
She further told the OK! magazine: "It's always sad when a relationship breaks up. But it's sadder when you're so in the public eye. It's really hard. Everyone's speculating, everyone has a theory. I'd put everything I own on the fact that a lot of it is b******s."
Carol added: "I feel for them both in that respect."
"I love them both, I've worked with them both, been at parties with them both. It's really sad but I haven't, as they say, 'reached out' to Ruth yet. She'll be inundated and won't want to hear from me, right now! I'll send her a message when I know what's really going on, not before. Otherwise, you're just adding to the noise."
This Morning's well-loved duo split in May, leaving fans in shock. Attending the TRIC Awards, Eamonn made his first public appearance since the split and revealed his heartache by saying he is "not ok" and it's "not a good time at all" for him.
He further shared his hope: "It's too early to say but I hope we can still be friends."
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At the time of their separation, the couple issued a joint statement that read: "Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing".
In recent news, Eamonn has reportedly been seeking comfort from his friend Katie Alexander, a mother of three. Reports suggest she has visited Eamonn at his new abode in South West London after he moved out of the Surrey residence he shared with Ruth.
A source told the Mirror: "She is helping Eamonn through the tough times but doesn't want to be seen as a marriage wrecker. The friendship has grown in recent months but Eamonn's marriage has been over for some time."
The source further mentioned: "She wants to help Eamonn with his situation and their friendship has grown over a period of time. She feels she will be close to him for a long period and is in this for the long haul."
Meanwhile, Ruth was recently seen enjoying an evening at Anton du Beke and Giovanni Pernice's show.
