Five Times Ruth Langsford Made Eamonn Holmes Jealous Before Their Divorce Announcement

Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, once a beloved TV couple, have had their fair share of public moments that have sparked both laughter and tension. Before their recent shock separation, Ruth Langsford was often seen making her husband, Eamonn, jealous on television, creating unforgettable, and at times, awkward moments. Here are the five most notable instances when Ruth made Eamonn feel the heat on TV.

1. ‘Loose Women’ Flirting Challenge

In one memorable episode of Loose Women, Ruth and Eamonn were joined by celebrity couple Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash. The panel discussed whether flirting constitutes cheating, and Ruth jokingly called out Eamonn for being “quite flirty” with others. Things escalated when Joe Swash suggested kissing Eamonn to prove his point, but Eamonn refused. Ruth, however, was game and agreed to kiss Joe on the lips. As she leaned in, Eamonn could be seen visibly uncomfortable, with Joe going as far as to plant a quick kiss on Eamonn’s lips, making for a truly awkward moment.

2. The ‘Celebrity Juice’ Spaghetti Challenge

On Celebrity Juice, Ruth took part in the spaghetti challenge, where she had to share a spaghetti strand with both her husband and comedian Keith Lemon. The goal was to eat the spaghetti as quickly as possible, with the winner getting a kiss from Ruth. Unfortunately for Eamonn, he lost, and Ruth shared a passionate kiss with Keith Lemon. Eamonn’s discomfort was palpable as he had to watch his wife kiss another man in front of a live audience.

3. The Peter Kay Incident on ‘This Morning’

In a cringe-worthy moment on This Morning, Ruth greeted comedian Peter Kay with a hug and a kiss on the cheek, making Eamonn visibly jealous. His comment about Ruth’s “preference” for men and calling her a “chubby chaser” was uncomfortable, as it implied that Peter Kay was “chubby.” Peter was clearly taken aback by the remark, and the tension between Eamonn and Ruth was so thick that they quickly cut to a commercial break.

4. Keith Lemon’s Kissing Technique Lesson

Another Celebrity Juice incident had Keith Lemon asking Ruth to join him on stage to demonstrate kissing techniques. Eamonn, clearly uncomfortable, shouted, “Darling, you’re not going through with this!” as Keith began to nibble Ruth’s neck. Ruth appeared to enjoy the attention, while Eamonn’s jealousy and unease were visible. Eamonn’s reaction added another layer of tension to the already awkward scene.

5. Strictly Come Dancing ‘Curse’ Moment

The most infamous moment came during Ruth’s time on Strictly Come Dancing, where she paired with pro dancer Anton Du Beke. During a passionate Paso Doble, Anton accidentally stumbled, causing Ruth to fall on top of him, straddling him on the floor. The camera zoomed in on Eamonn, who looked visibly jealous and uncomfortable with the intimate position. Ruth’s playful moment with Anton caused a stir, leaving Eamonn unable to hide his jealousy on live TV.

The Impact of These Moments

These moments were undeniably entertaining for the audience, but for Eamonn, they highlighted growing tensions within their relationship. The public display of jealousy and discomfort ultimately foreshadowed the couple’s shock separation.

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