Ruth Langsford’s mother hospitalised weeks before Christmas as her ex Eamonn Holmes sparks ‘engagement’ rumours

TV favourite Ruth Langsford has revealed her beloved mother, Joan, has suffered a fall and fractured her pelvis just before Christmas.

The Loose Women star, 64, shared an old video of her mum dancing in the kitchen while peeling vegetables.

Ruth said that although “no surgery is required” for her mum, she needs “rest and time to heal”. The news comes amid claims Ruth’s ex Eamonn Holmes has sparked engagement rumours.

Ruth Langsford reveals her mother has suffered a fall

TV star Ruth wrote on Instagram: “No dancing in my kitchen peeling the veg for my darling mum this Christmas…. she’s had a fall and fractured her pelvis!

“She’s ok… ish, no surgery required thank goodness but she needs rest and time to heal now.”

Ruth added: “She’s in hospital at the moment but I’m hoping to get her home soon.

“This time last year she fell and broke her hip but recovered well… she’s a very strong woman so I’m sure she’ll recover from this too. Puts life and what’s important into perspective eh? Happy Christmas!”

Ruth Langsford talking on Loose Women in pink top
Ruth has revealed her beloved mum has suffered a fall (Credit: ITV)
Ruth’s followers sent their support to her and her mum in the comments. Her Loose Women co-star Nadia Sawalha wrote: “Awww Ruth… wishing you all well.”

Lizzie Cundy added: “Sending you so much love. Hoping Mum will be back dancing very soon. Sending huge hugs my darling.”

She’s in hospital at the moment but I’m hoping to get her home soon.

Meanwhile, a fan commented: “Aww Ruth I hope she recovers well. At least she is safe and has you nearby.”

The news comes amid claims Ruth’s ex Eamonn is engaged to his rumoured new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth and Eamonn announced their divorce in May this year.

Eamonn Holmes smiling in black suit at event
Eamonn has sparked engagement rumours with Katie Alexander (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Eamonn Holmes sparks engagement rumours with new girlfriend

In images obtained by The Sun, Katie was seen with a ring on her engagement finger.

The pair were visiting the Louvre in Paris. A source allegedly said: “Eamonn has been talking openly about his plans to marry Katie and has made it clear he wants to spend the rest of his life with her.

“They’re already living together and he knows it feels right. They have a very strong connection and get on very well.”

They added: “She has given him a real lust for life and she looks after him.”