Ruth Langsford moves on from Eamonn Holmes split after ex seen with 'close friend'

Ruth Langsford has thrown herself into work as the Loose Women presenter attempts to keep her mind off her marriage split from estranged husband Eamonn Holmes.

The ITV presenter, 64, and GB News broadcaster, also 64, ended their decades-long relationship and publicly announced their separation in May. Since then it's been reported Eamonn had grown close to a younger female friend over the past year and the pair have been spotted on several outings together.

In pictures obtained by The Sun, Katie Alexander, 42, was seen driving TV star Eamonn around in his black Range Rover earlier this week.

Ruth put on a brave face on Wednesday (July 3) as she returned to work at QVC UK, where she is a brand ambassador. Taking to Instagram, the presenter shared a boomerang of herself posing up a storm in the lift of the building.

The mum of one looked stylish in an oversized denim shirt and jeans while she accessorised her look with a brown leather bag and open-toe brown heeled sandals.

The ITV favourite donned a big smile with a white cup in her hand as she declared: "Back at the Q!." She added a sticker with the word "meetings".

Ruth has taken a break from her presenting gig on Loose Women but is expected to return to the panel later this month.

Elsewhere, Eamonn sparked concern after he was taken off air after falling ill mid-show leaving viewers worried on Tuesday (July 2).

The veteran broadcaster has been plagued with some health issues over the years and has spoken candidly about his struggles with chronic pain.

A GB News spokesperson said: "Eamonn had to finish a little earlier today as he was feeling unwell. He hopes to be back tomorrow."

Eamonn - who is struggling with chronic pain - had a double hip replacement in 2016, followed by surgery last year, which left him using a wheelchair.

He was seen arriving at an awards bash using a walking aid last week.