EMONN Holmes faces new heartbreak following his divorce from Ruth Langsford – losing custody of their beloved dog Maggie.
The dog, 14, who is the first This morning presenters who were adopted in 2011 are said to be like a 'second child' to them, even appearing with the couple on the ITV show.
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Ruth shared a video of herself walking Maggie with Collie on Sunday – her first post since the couple told The Sun they were 14 years old wedding was over.
They said they had been living separate lives for two years Eamonnthat has been confronted health struggles of late, had recently moved.
Pals he said and Ruth are now having 'difficult conversations' about who gets the dog.
The pair, both 64, are trying to prevent lawyers from being called in Ant McPartlin and his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong did as they rowed around their mutt Hurley.
A source said: “Maggie is like a daughter to them. They adore her. But she is doing well and they know she needs stability.
'It's about who can give her that. Eamonn adores her and Maggie has been such a support throughout his life. health issues.
'The thought of giving her up is heartbreaking for him.
“But if Ruth is able to get out and walk her more often, she may very well bring Maggie in the divorce.
“They are confident that this will not happen like what Ant and Lisa experienced and that they will not involve lawyers.”
Eamonn, who has a son with Ruth, Jack, 22, spoke earlier this year about Maggie's 'unconditional love' and the joy she brings to his life. He said, “I have honestly never experienced such affection.”
Friends said he and Ruth drifted apart when they were taken off This Morning in 2021.
Insiders said Ruth wanted a fresh start, while they admitted Eamonn believed they could salvage something.
Ruth will not appear Loose women this week after the news of their parting.
Eamonn is expected to return to GB News' Breakfast Show today. Friends don't know if he will target their split on air.
Relationship timeline between Ruth and Eamonn
Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on British TV, even with their trademark bickering style. This is how their romance played out
1997 – The couple meet for the first time after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn split from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children.
1997-2002 – Out of respect for Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the spotlight. said Rutte Daily email: “I thought it spoke volumes about the kind of man he was, the kind of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less.”
2002 – Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son Jack to the family
2005 – Eamonn finalizes his divorce from Gabrielle
2006 – The pair will begin hosting Friday episodes of This Morning together
2010 – Eamonn proposes to Ruth at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth's mother for her hand in marriage
June 2010 – Eamonn and Ruth get married at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire
2016 – Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health problems.
June 2019 – On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn reveal the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn mentions 'compromise, attention and lots of marital relationships', while Ruth said it was 'laughter and an equal marriage'.
November 2020 – Ruth and Eamonn are replaced in their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary in a 'show shake-up'
December 2021 – After being moved to the holiday presentation period for a year, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning
January 2022 – Eamonn makes his debut on GB News, while Ruth remained at ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women.
September 2022 – Eamonn is undergoing surgery on his spine after years of back problems, including a pinched sciatic nerve.
November 2022 – Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring further surgery
September 2023 – Eamonn is undergoing a spinal and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery
May 2024 – Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and 27 years of relationship