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 presenter, also 64, in May after 14 years of marriage, and Eamonn was spotted getting PDA-y with 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 praised how well her friend is handling it all.
“What I can say from a friend’s point of view is that I’ve never met anyone who has handled anything with such dignity and pride,” said Coleen, who has been through two divorces.
Coleen Nolan has praised her close friend Ruth Langsford for her “dignified” attitude following her split from husband Eamonn Holmes
He added: “She’s quite the lady, more of a lady than I’ll ever be, I would have told her everything right now.”
“I’ve given him advice but he doesn’t listen to me, I say to him, ‘How can you not say anything?’ But I don’t need to give him advice,” she revealed to Woman magazine.
Meanwhile, Eamonn has been slammed by fans for a “disrespectful” post on Instagram this week.
After being “social media friends” for many years, Kate Beckinsale finally got to meet her idol Eamonn, and the two posed together for a radiant photo on Monday.
The 51-year-old actress, 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 photo on his Instagram, Eamonn captioned the post: ‘After years of being friends with SM, an ambition was fulfilled tonight with the wonderful actress @KateBeckinsale.’
This isn’t the first time Kate has shown her appreciation for Eamonn, with the star also appearing in a hilarious snap, where she pretended to lick a mask off his face.
Eamonn himself reposted the image on New Year’s Day, with the caption: ‘Looks like the secret about @katebeckinsale and I is out.
Ruth, 64, split from the presenter, also 64, in May after 14 years of marriage, and Eamonn was seen showing affection with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42, in Ibiza last week (pictured 2021)
However, Eamonn, who had not posted on his Instagram account for more than a month before Kate’s photo, was met with a number of angry comments.
Some confused fans failed to recognise film star Kate, with one follower writing: “Ruth has shown such dignity. Eammon is disrespectful to parade his slut around!”
Another said: ‘You have destroyed Ruth and your beautiful son Jack, I don’t think you will find happiness.’
‘A publicity stunt! Nothing more! Grow up, Eamonn. You’re trying to make your wife jealous with a younger model! How embarrassing!’
However, many others were quick to defend the GB News star, with one noting: “Jeez people, he’s her friend, she’s allowed to have friends, no need to be nasty here.”
Eamonn returned to the UK on Sunday with his girlfriend Katie Alexander, after the couple spent the past week on a luxury romantic holiday together.
Meanwhile, fans slammed Eamonn for a “disrespectful” post on Instagram this week.
After being “social media friends” for many years, Kate Beckinsale finally got to meet her idol Eamonn, and the two posed together for a radiant photo on Monday.
This isn’t the first time Kate has shown her appreciation for Eamonn, with the star also appearing in a hilarious snap, where she pretended to lick a mask off his face.
The GB News presenter and relationship adviser weren’t shy about showing off their new romance, with the pair seen getting PDA-y during the trip.
On Friday night, the The announcer was even seen shamelessly grabbing her butt. as they headed out for a night out in Ibiza.
The getaway reportedly left Ruth in shock, as the vacation came just four months after the former 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 It has been revealed that Catherine Costley has been approached by the star who is seeking 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 such dignity. Eammon is disrespectful flaunting his floozy!”
However, many others were quick to defend the GB News star, with one noting: “OMG he’s her friend.”
Costley is known for her fierce approach to divorce settlements and has said all women should have an emergency fund when leaving a relationship, according to The Sun.
The divorce lawyer was once apprenticed to Baroness Fiona Shackleton of Steel Magnolia, Britain’s most high-profile divorce lawyer who represented Charles in his split from Diana in 1996.
Baroness 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.
Ruth’s team declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline.