Eamonn Holmes announces wife Ruth Langsford has been forced to pull out of hosting This Morning after falling ill… as Rochelle Humes is drafted in as her last-minute replacement
Ruth Langsford has pulled out of hosting Friday’s This Morning after falling ill.
Her husband Eamonn Holmes announced the news on social media on Friday morning, telling fans his wife, 59, is ‘a bit under the weather’.
Eamonn, 60, also revealed that Rochelle Humes, 30, has been drafted in as a replacement for Ruth while she recovers from her mystery illness.
‘Under the weather’: Ruth Langsford has pulled out of hosting Friday’s This Morning after falling ill, with her husband Eamonn Holmes announcing the news on social media on Friday
Alongside an image of himself and the former The Saturdays singer, Eamonn wrote: ‘In 4 Ruth. The Bad News is Ruth a bit under the weather today. The Good news is Rochelle and I will pair up again. A delightful friend and colleague and Always a joy to be around.’
While Rochelle responded ‘get well soon Ruthy.’
Rochelle presents the fashion segments on the ITV show, and has often filled in for the main presenters in their absence.
It’s not known what illness Ruth has, but she’s said to have pulled out of her QVC show on Thursday night.
Standing in: Eamonn, 60, also revealed that Rochelle Humes, 30, has been drafted in as a replacement for Ruth while she recovers from her mystery illness
‘Bad news’: Alongside an image of himself and the former The Saturdays singer, Eamonn wrote: ‘In 4 Ruth. The Bad News is Ruth a bit under the weather today’
Meanwhile, Eamonn recently revealed that his wife has had ‘difficult year’ and told how he is ‘nursing her through’ following her sister’s suicide.
Speaking top MailOnline at the TRIC Awards on Tuesday, the presenter discussed his wife-of-ten-years and praised their ‘very real relationship.’
He noted that things are ‘going well’ for the star after an incredibly difficult time in her life.
Ruth’s sister Julia Johnson, 62, who had battled depression for years, was found dead by her husband Paul at their home in Lingfield, Surrey in June 2019.
Poorly: It’s not known what illness Ruth has, but she’s said to have pulled out of her QVC show on Thursday night
Presenter: Rochelle presents the fashion segments on the ITV show, and has often filled in for the main presenters in their absence
Eamonn shared: ‘It’s been a very busy year for her and a very difficult year for her. So our concern is just to nurse her through the year and make sure she’s OK.’
Ruth, 59, announced the heartbreaking news on Twitter at the time.
She wrote: ‘My lovely Sis Julia has sadly died after a very long illness. My heart is completely broken.
‘She was the kindest and most gentle soul and I will miss her forever.
‘As I am sure you will appreciate I need to take time to grieve with my family. Thank you for your understanding.’
Devastated, Ruth was unable to go to work that week and two months later she left the This Morning studio in tears unable to continue with a phone-in on anxiety and depression.
By her side: Meanwhile, Eamonn recently revealed that his wife has had ‘difficult year’ and told how he is ‘nursing her through’ following her sister’s suicide