Ruth Langsford brings stepson Niall with her for Wimbledon outing


Ruth Langsford still enjoys a close bond with her stepson Niall, after separating from Eamonn Holmes in 2024, and the pair made an unexpected appearance at Wimbledon


Ruth Langsford stands smiling in front of a floral backdrop, wearing a light green suit and holding a white handbag.© Hoda Davaine/Getty Images for Em
Matthew Moore
Matthew MooreSenior Evening Writer
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Ruth Langsford wasn't alone as the former This Morning presenter headed to Wimbledon to enjoy a day of watching the tennis.

For her plus one, the mother-of-one didn't choose to bring her own son, Jack, but instead opted to be joined by Niall Holmes, the son of her ex-husband, Eamonn Holmes. The pair were clearly on good terms with one another, smiling together as they posed for photos.

Ruth, 66, looked the picture of elegance in a stylish green ensemble, consisting of a matching blazer and trousers. She also wore a white T-shirt underneath, while finishing off her ensemble with a white bag and a pair of open-toed wedges.

Her bouncy blonde hair looked as magical as ever, and she accessorised with a pair of hoop earrings.

Ruth Langsford and Niall Holmes watching a tennis match© Alamy Stock Photo
Ruth and Niall enjoyed some action on centre court

Niall, 32, was ever the doting stepson in a navy blazer and white shirt, topping off the outfit with a pair of beige trousers and white trainers.

Eamonn is a father to four children, sharing Jack with Ruth, and three children, Declan, 36, Rebecca, 34, and Niall, with his ex-wife, Gabrielle Holmes, whom he was married to between 1985 and 1994.

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In 2025, The Mail reported that Eamonn and Niall had fallen out, reportedly over Niall siding with Ruth in her and Eamonn's divorce, leaving the pair not on speaking terms.

What happened in Ruth and Eamonn's divorce?

Eamonn and Ruth started dating in 1997 and tied the knot 13 years later in 2010. Eamonn had previously been married to Gabrielle Holmes, and in the early stages of his relationship with Ruth, he wouldn't hold her hand in public out of respect for his ex.

On 25 May 2024, a spokesperson for the couple confirmed to HELLO! that they were splitting up. "Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing," they said.

Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes arriving for the TRIC Awards 2022 at Grosvenor House, London.© Getty
Ruth and Eamonn went their separate ways in 2024

In an interview with the Mail in 2026, Ruth confessed that the split had left her "devastated". "I had a very happy marriage," she explained. "Of course you question yourself, 'did I miss something, was I not aware, was I too busy?' But there’s no point playing the blame game.

"I just didn't think I’d find myself here, and I wasn’t strong at the start. I was broken. Broken heart. Broken dreams. We all have an image of how we think our life and future is going to be. This wasn't mine. I was devastated. We had gone from being a couple, traversing the usual ups and downs of a marriage, to an abrupt end. It was a huge shock."

However, in a separate interview with Women & Home, she admitted that romance could be on the cards for her again. "I haven't been put off having a relationship," she teased.

"I haven't even been put off marriage, but I'm definitely not actively looking, and part of that is because I've realised I'm actually quite good on my own. I am independent and quite strong."

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