Ruth Langsford still believes in love – despite her bitter split from husband Eamonn Holmes.

The 64-year-old Loose Women star married Northern Irish presenter Eamonn in 2010 and together they are parents to 22-year-old son Jack – who arrived in 2002. For years, Ruth and Eamonn looked like the most unshakeable couple on TV as they merrily hosted This Morning together and gave fans an insight into their humour-fuelled lives as husband and wife.

But at some point, the laughter stopped, and earlier this year, the wheels came off the marriage and it was announced that Ruth and 64-year-old Eamonn are set to divorce. Despite the heartbreaking turn of events, it seems Ruth has not given up on love.

She has opened up about her hopes for the future – and, in particular, the future of the son she shares with her estranged husband. The TV star explained that she wishes nothing but “happiness” for Jack, despite her own heartache.

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth used to be happily married – but now they are heading for divorce ( 
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She told Woman & Home magazine: “When you have children, you look at them starting out in life and just want everything to be good for them, for them to be happy and to not have their hearts broken…You can’t guarantee any of that, but that’s what I want most for Jack.”

Ruth’s latest update comes just days after she seemingly poked fun at her marriage breakdown. Appearing on Tuesday’s edition of ITV daytime show Loose Women, Ruth made a telling comment about antiques and clearing out homes in an effort to declutter.

She remarked: “I’m throwing out a lot of stuff out at the minute!” sparking roars of laughter from the live studio audience. Ruth and her soon-to-be ex-husband Eamonn stunned fans earlier this year when they confirmed their marriage was over.

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They confirmed their split through a representative, who said: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.” A bitter custody battle is said to have broken out between the pair over who gets to keep their beloved dog, Maggie.

A source previously told The Sun: “Maggie is like a daughter to them. They dote on her. But she’s getting on and they know she needs stability. It’s a case of who can give her that. Eamonn adores her and Maggie’s been such a support during his health woes. The thought of giving her up is heartbreaking to him. But if Ruth is able to get out and about and walk her more, then it may well be that she gets Maggie in the split.”

While the split between Ruth and Eamonn is still reasonably fresh, he has since moved on and is now dating Katie Alexander, who is 22 years younger than him. The pair have been spotted galavanting around together just weeks after the marriage collapse was made public.