Ruth Langsford enjoys day out at Wimbledon with ex Eamonn Holmes' son
Ruth Langsford brought her ex Eamonn Holmes' son as her plus one to Wimbledon on Wednesday.
The TV star, 66, coordinated with the tennis tournament's colours in a green suit and white accessories as she posed with Niall, 32, for photos.
Niall is the youngest of Eamonn's three children with first wife Gabrielle Holmes. It was revealed last year that he had had a huge falling out with his dad over his bitter split from Ruth.
Eamonn and Ruth, who share son Jack, 24, announced their split in May 2024 after 27 years together, 14 of which were spent married.
Niall has sided with his stepmother over his own father, as the exes prepare to head to court.
Before they went their separate ways, Niall worked for the couple brokering deals for endorsements or personal appearances.
Ruth Langsford bought her ex Eamonn Holmes' son Niall as her plus one to Wimbledon on Wednesday
Niall is the youngest of Eamonn's three children with first wife Gabrielle Holmes. It was revealed last year that he had had a huge falling out with his dad over the bitter split from Ruth
Insiders told the Daily Mail's Katie Hind last year that Eamonn and his son had a 'blazing row' after the split.
'Eamonn accused him of siding with Ruth while Niall hit back about his dad's behaviour. This all happened more than a year ago and they haven't spoken since,' said the source. 'Niall adores Ruth'.
Eamonn and Ruth first met through a mutual friend, GMTV star Sally Meen, while Eamonn was also on the show in 1997.
Two years later, he had split from his first wife Gabrielle, the mother of his three eldest children, including Niall.
And despite the pair feeling an instant connection, he ensured it was the nation's best-kept secret, as he did not publicly confess his love for Ruth for two years.
Eamonn even refused to hold her hand in public or attend events together for the first few years of their relationship in a bid to stay respectful to his ex of nearly 20 years.
They eventually tied the knot in 2010 after 13 years together, in a lavish ceremony at the grand 19th century Hampshire hotel, The Elvetham.
Friends of the pair say their 'love has turned to absolute hatred' as they have viciously argued over how their former marital home and money should be split. Read the full story here.
Ruth and Eamonn, who share son Jack, 24, announced their split in May 2024 after 27 years together, 14 of which were spent marrie
Niall is the youngest of Eamonn's three children with first wife Gabrielle Holmes. It was revealed last year that he had had a huge falling out with his dad over his bitter split from Ruth
The estimated £10million divorce battle is headed to the High Court for a showdown later this year after settlement talks collapsed.
It is understood a trial date has been set for November - with the TV power couple already having attended hearings last June and in February.
The trial could involve a personal fortune of around £5million.
The couple's six-bedroom mansion in Weybridge, Surrey is also said to be a 'major sticking point'. Bought 12 years ago for £3.6million, it is now thought to be worth more.
Eamonn moved out after the split in 2024 and now lives in a penthouse apartment just off the Kingston one-way system in Surrey, while Ruth stayed put.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
