Earlier than the shock cut up announcement, Ruth and Eamonn appeared like one of many strongest {couples} on UK TV – even with their signature bickering fashion.
This is how their romance performed out…
1997 – The couple first meet after being launched by mutual buddies, two years after Eamonn splits from his first spouse, Gabrielle, with whom he has three kids.
1997-2002 – To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple stored their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth informed Each day Mail: “I assumed it spoke volumes in regards to the kind of man he was, the kind of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him extra, not much less.”
2002 – Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the household.
2005 – Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle.
2006 – The pair start to host Friday episodes of This Morning collectively.
2010 – Eamonn proposes to Ruth whereas on the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth’s mom for her hand.
June 2010 – Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Corridor, Hampshire.
2016 – Eamonn undergoes a double hip alternative within the first of many well being battles.
June 2019 – On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the key to their completely satisfied marriage. Eamonn credit “compromise, consideration and plenty of conjugal,” whereas Ruth mentioned it was “laughter and an equal marriage”.
November 2020 – Ruth and Eamonn are changed on their common Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary in a ‘present shake-up’.
December 2021 – After a yr of being moved to the financial institution vacation presenting slot, each Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning.
January 2022 – Eamonn debuted on GB Information, whereas Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing position on Free Ladies.
September 2022 – Eamonn undergoes spinal surgical procedure after years of again points together with a trapped sciatic nerve.
November 2022 – Eamonn falls down the steps of his Surrey residence with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a brand new operation.
September 2023 – Eamonn has a backbone and neck stretching process as a part of his year-long restoration.
Could 2024 – Ruth and Eamonn announce they’ve cut up after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship.
September 2024 – Eamonn was noticed on a luxurious vacation in Barcelona along with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a ‘fierce’ divorce lawyer.
