Coleen Nolan has praised her close friend Ruth Langsford for her ‘dignified’ attitude since her split from husband Eamonn Holmes.

Ruth, 64, split from the broadcaster, also 64, in May after 14 years of marriage, with Eamonn seen packing on the PDA with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42, in Ibiza last week.

Ruth returned to her ITV show Loose Women last week after a four month absence, and her co-star Coleen has now gushed how well her pal is handling everything.

‘I will say from a friend’s point of view is, I’ve never met anyone that has handled something with so much dignity and pride,’ Coleen, who has been through two divorces herself, said.

Coleen Nolan has praised her close friend Ruth Langsford for her 'dignified' attitude to her split from husband Eamonn Holmes
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Coleen Nolan has praised her close friend Ruth Langsford for her ‘dignified’ attitude to her split from husband Eamonn Holmes

She added: ‘She’s just such a lady, more of a lady then I’ll ever be, I would’ve spilled my guts right now.’

‘I’ve given her advice but she doesn’t listen to me, I’m going, ‘How can you not say anything?’  But I don’t need to give her advice,’ she revealed to Woman Magazine.

Meanwhile Eamonn has been slammed by fans for a ‘disrespectful’ Instagram post this week.

After being ‘social media friends’ for many years, Kate Beckinsale finally got to meet her idol Eamonn, with the pair posing for a beaming snap together on Monday.

The actress, 51, who has battled a series of health issues in recent months, crossed paths with the GB News star at a London Fashion Week event.

Posting the snap on his Instagram, Eamonn captioned the post: ‘After years of being SM friends an ambition fulfilled tonight with the wonderful actress @KateBeckinsale.’

This is not the first time that Kate had showed her appreciation for Eamonn, with the star also appearing in a fun snap, where she pretended to lick a mask of his face.

Eamonn himself reposted the image on New Year’s Day, with the caption: ‘Looks like the secret is out about @katebeckinsale and me.

Ruth, 64, split from the broadcaster, also 64, in May after 14 years of marriage, with Eamonn seen packing on the PDA with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42, in Ibiza last week (pictured in 2021)
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Ruth, 64, split from the broadcaster, also 64, in May after 14 years of marriage, with Eamonn seen packing on the PDA with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42, in Ibiza last week (pictured in 2021)

Eamonn, who hadn’t posted on his Instagram grid for over a month prior to the Kate snap, was met with a stream of angry comments though.

Some confused fans failed to recognise film star Kate, with one follower writing: ‘Ruth has shown so much dignity. Eammon is disrespectful flaunting his floozy!’

Another said: ‘You have destroyed Ruth and your beautiful son Jack, I don’t think you will find happiness.’

‘Publicity stunt! Nothing more! Grow up Eamonn. Trying make your wife jealous with a younger model! Cringe.’

Many others though rushed to defend the GB News star with one pointing out: ‘Jeez people it’s his friend he is allowed friends no need to be nasty on here.’

Eamonn arrived back in the UK on Sunday with his girlfriend Katie Alexander, after the couple spent the last week on a luxury romantic break together.

Meanwhile Eamonn has been slammed by fans for a 'disrespectful' Instagram post this week
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Meanwhile Eamonn has been slammed by fans for a ‘disrespectful’ Instagram post this week

After being 'social media friends' for many years, Kate Beckinsale finally got to meet her idol Eamonn , with the pair posing for a beaming snap together on Monday

After being ‘social media friends’ for many years, Kate Beckinsale finally got to meet her idol Eamonn , with the pair posing for a beaming snap together on Monday

This is not the first time that Kate had showed her appreciation for Eamonn, with the star also appearing in a fun snap, where she pretended to lick a mask of his face
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This is not the first time that Kate had showed her appreciation for Eamonn, with the star also appearing in a fun snap, where she pretended to lick a mask of his face

The GB News presenter and the relationship counsellor weren’t shy about showing off their new romance, with the pair spotted engaging in PDA during the trip.

On Friday evening, the broadcaster was even seen cheekily grabbing her bottom as they headed on a night out in Ibiza.

The getaway reportedly left Ruth shocked, with the holiday occurring just four months after the former golden couple announced they were divorcing after 14 years of marriage.

Ruth has hired a ‘fierce’ divorce lawyer amid her bitter split from Eamonn.

The Sun revealed Catherine Costley has been called up by the star who seeks to end her 14-year marriage to Eamonn with a financial settlement.

Some confused fans failed to recognise film star Kate, with one follower writing: 'Ruth has shown so much dignity. Eammon is disrespectful flaunting his floozy!

Some confused fans failed to recognise film star Kate, with one follower writing: ‘Ruth has shown so much dignity. Eammon is disrespectful flaunting his floozy!

Many others though rushed to defend the GB News star with one pointing out: 'Jeez people it's his friend'

Many others though rushed to defend the GB News star with one pointing out: ‘Jeez people it’s his friend’

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.