Ruth Langsford has hired a ‘fierce’ divorce lawyer amid her bitter split from estranged husband Eamonn Holmes.
As reported by The Sun, Catherine Costley has been called up by Loose Women host Ruth, 64, who seeks to end her 14-year marriage to Eamonn, also 64, with a financial settlement.
Ms Costley is known for her fierce approach to divorce settlements and has said all women should have a ‘go bag’ fund when exiting a relationship, according to The Sun.
The divorce lawyer was once an apprentice of ‘Steel Magnolia’ Baroness Fiona Shackleton, Britain’s highest-profile divorce lawyer who famously represented Charles in his split from Diana in 1996.
Baronness Shackleton has also worked with A-list stars including Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher and Madonna, and was once doused with water in court by a furious Heather Mills while representing the Beatles legend during the couple’s divorce in 2008.
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Ruth Langsford has hired a ‘fierce’ divorce lawyer amid her split from estranged husband Eamonn Holmes. This comes four months after the golden couple announced they would be going their separate ways after 14 years of marriage
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The news comes as as GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes was seen cheekily grabbing his new lover Katie Alexander’s bottom in Ibiza yesterday
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Reports of Ruth hiring a divorce lawyer come as Eamonn was seen with is girlfriend Katie on holiday in Spain
Ruth Langsford’s team declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline.
This comes as Eamonn proved he was very much enjoying his new romance with his relationship counsellor girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42, after the pair jetted off for a luxury holiday together.
The GB News presenter was seen cheekily grabbing his new lover Katie’s bottom in Ibiza yesterday.
The getaway reportedly left Eamonn’s estranged wife Ruth shocked, with the holiday occurring just four months after the former golden couple announced they were divorcing.
However, Eamonn – who was still wearing his wedding ring – put all thoughts of his wife behind him as he got to grips with his new love’s behind.
The broadcaster looked smitten as he gazed up at his girlfriend, who looked stunning in a leggy black mini dress.
The Northern Irish presenter has been open about his new relationship with the pair pictured enjoying two holidays together over the summer.
In May, Ruth and Eamonn were said to be in the process of divorcing’ after work commitments ‘took their marriage in different directions’.
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Eamonn’s getaway with new girlfriend left estranged wife Ruth (pictured) shocked, with the holiday occurring just four months after the former golden couple announced they were divorcing.
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The Northern Irish presenter has been open about his new relationship with Katie Alexander (pictured)
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Former ‘This Morning’ and ‘GMTV’ presenter Eamonn Holmes pictured with new girlfriend relationship counsellor Katie Alexander enjoying a late summer break in Ibiza. Eamonn was more than happy to take pictures with fans
A spokesperson for the couple said: ‘Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.’
Eamonn and Ruth, who wed in 2010 after 13 years together, are ‘determined to stay friends and keep things amicable’.
Their split brought to an end one of Britain’s best known TV power couples after 27 years together, 14 of which were spent in wedlock.
They are parents to son Jack, 22, while Eamonn also has sons Declan, 35, Niall, 31, and daughter Rebecca, 33, from his previous marriage.
The former couple, who friends say were ‘as close to Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan as you could get’, had first sparked rumours of a split after not appearing on each other’s Instagram accounts for months.
They first met in through a mutual friend, GMTV star Sally Meen, while Eamonn was also on the show in 1997.
Two years later, he had split from his first wife Gabrielle Holmes, the mother of his three eldest children.
And despite the pair feeling an instant connection, he ensured it was the nation’s best-kept secret, as he did not publicly confess his love for Ruth for two years.
Eamonn even refused to hold her hand in public or attend events together for the first few years of their relationship in a bid to stay respectful to his ex of nearly 20 years.
They eventually tied the knot in 2010 after 13 years together, in a lavish ceremony at the grand 19th century Hampshire hotel, The Elvetham.
Among those on the guestlist were TV presenters Gloria Hunniford and Jeremy Kyle, EastEnders actress Zoe Lucker and former champion boxer Barry McGuigan.
And while they had shared a lavish £3.2million mansion in Surrey, Eamonn is believed to have moved out before the break-up was announced.
Their split came just days after Ruth revealed she fears Eamonn ‘might never be 100 per cent right’ after undergoing back surgery due to suffering chronic back pain for almost two years.
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