Ruth Langsford Makes Light of Marriage During Loose Women Discussion

Ruth Langsford appeared to make a light-hearted remark about her marital past during a recent episode of Loose Women. The discussion, which aired on October 16, 2023, centered around the question of how involved partners should be in each other’s health, prompted by former Prime Minister David Cameron’s recent announcement regarding his battle with prostate cancer.

During the conversation, Langsford, alongside co-hosts Myleene Klass, Brenda Edwards, and Sue Cleaver, reflected on Cameron’s statement that his wife, Samantha Cameron, encouraged him to seek medical testing. Klass noted that research suggests men tend to live longer when married, while women sometimes benefit from being single. This prompted Langsford to respond with a playful “Good to know!” eliciting laughter from the audience and her fellow panelists.

Reflections on Recent Relationship Changes

The discussion comes in the wake of Langsford’s high-profile separation from former husband Eamonn Holmes, which surprised many when it was announced in 2022. Holmes, aged 65, has since moved on to a new relationship with Katie Alexander, a 44-year-old relationship counsellor, and has vacated the couple’s shared home.

Langsford, 65, has recently addressed swirling rumors regarding her personal life. While hosting a discussion about “hard launching” relationships on the show, she was presented with an image of a woman standing next to a man, captioned with a sensational story about rekindled childhood romance. Langsford humorously debunked the claims, saying, “Apparently I have a new man. According to this article, that’s all over Facebook and I’ve had friends ringing me up.” She clarified that the rumors are unfounded and that the image was generated by artificial intelligence.

With a candid approach, Langsford confirmed that she remains single and is unfazed by the misleading headlines. The segment not only showcased her wit but also highlighted the eccentricities of modern media and the challenges of navigating public scrutiny.

Loose Women airs on weekdays at 12:30 PM on ITV and ITV X, consistently engaging audiences with discussions on relevant topics alongside personal anecdotes from its panelists.