The 65-year-old television presenter stunned fans when she posted a black-and-white photo to Instagram showing her and Colm holding hands on a windswept Cornish beach. The caption? Simple, sincere, and powerful enough to melt hearts around the world:
“Sometimes life brings you full circle. Colm was my first kiss at 16. Forty-nine years later, he’s my future. 
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Within minutes, the post exploded — thousands of comments poured in from fans and fellow celebrities calling it “the love story we all needed.” But not everyone was celebrating. Behind the scenes, sources say her ex-husband Eamonn Holmes was left “stunned, speechless, and filled with regret.”
A Love Story Reborn
Just days before her announcement, Ruth and Colm were spotted sharing an intimate dinner at The Ivy Chelsea Garden — laughing, holding hands, and glowing with the unmistakable joy of two people who’d found something real.
According to insiders, the two reconnected earlier this year at a charity fundraiser in Surrey. “He walked right up to her and said, ‘Ruth McCullough, you haven’t changed a bit,’” one guest told MailOnline. “She burst out laughing — and then she cried. It was like no time had passed.”
Colm, 63, is a Belfast-born property developer and father of two. Friends describe him as “solid, grounded, loyal, and quietly charming” — exactly the kind of man Ruth had been waiting for. “He makes her feel safe, seen, and adored again,” one friend added.
Eamonn Holmes “Reeling With Regret”
For Eamonn Holmes, Ruth’s ex-husband of 27 years, the post reportedly hit like a wave.
“Eamonn thought he’d moved on,” a close source revealed. “But seeing Ruth so happy — and the sincerity in that post — it broke something inside him. He realized what he’d lost.”
Eamonn, who is now dating 42-year-old relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, was photographed looking subdued outside his Surrey home just hours after Ruth’s post went live.
“It wasn’t jealousy,” the insider continued. “It was reflection. He saw a version of Ruth that used to be his — joyful, light, and full of hope.”
Fans Celebrate Ruth’s “Full-Circle Fairytale”
Social media erupted with messages of support for Ruth, with fans describing her story as “a modern-day miracle.”
“YES RUTH! Live your best life, queen 
,” one fan cheered.
“Eamonn fumbled the bag,” another joked.
“Colm looks at her like she hung the moon,” added a third.
Even her Loose Women co-star Coleen Nolan shared a touching behind-the-scenes detail:
“Ruth’s son Jack calls Colm ‘the chill dad I never had.’ She’s glowing — I’ve never seen her this happy.”
Their families have already met — Ruth’s son Jack (23) and Colm’s daughters Aoife (26) and Niamh (24) reportedly “get along beautifully” and are fully supportive of their parents’ new beginning.
From Heartbreak to Healing
Since her painful split from Eamonn in 2024, Ruth had quietly retreated from the spotlight, focusing on self-healing. She poured her energy into her QVC fashion line, spent time walking her beloved dog Maggie, and found peace in simple routines.
But fate had other plans.
A childhood friend revealed that Ruth and Colm once snuck into the Belfast Odeon to watch Grease together as teenagers. “He actually kept that old cinema ticket for forty years,” the friend shared. “When he showed it to her this summer, she just burst into tears.”
The couple has since enjoyed several low-key getaways — from the rolling hills of Surrey to a peaceful retreat in Donegal. Both insist they’re not rushing anything.
“We’ve both done the big white wedding,” Ruth told Hello! magazine. “This time, it’s about laughter, companionship, and waking up with peace in your heart.”
“I’m Not Fixed — I’m Free.”
In her emotional Instagram post, Ruth closed with words that resonated deeply with millions:
“To everyone who sent love when I was broken — thank you. I’m not fixed… I’m free.”
The message sparked an outpouring of love and empowerment from fans who saw their own heartbreaks reflected in hers. Her follower count soared by over 40,000 overnight, and countless women hailed her as an inspiration for finding strength — and love — later in life.
As for Eamonn, insiders say he remains silent, “processing it all privately.” But Ruth? She’s finally walking forward — hand in hand with the boy who once made her heart skip a beat.
After years of heartbreak, Ruth Langsford has found her way back to where it all began — not to be fixed, but to be free. Because sometimes, love doesn’t just come back. It waits — patiently — for you to be ready again.
