After months of quiet speculation, Ruth Langsford has finally confirmed what fans have been hoping for — she’s in love again. 💖
The Loose Women star, 65, revealed on Instagram that she’s in a “wonderful new relationship” with Colm O’Driscoll, a 63-year-old property developer — and, in a twist straight out of a romantic film, her first love from teenage years in Belfast.Sharing a black-and-white photo of the couple holding hands on a windswept Cornish beach, Ruth wrote:
“Sometimes life brings you full circle. Colm was my first kiss at 16. 49 years later, he’s my future. ❤️”
💫 A Love Story Rewritten
The emotional announcement came just two days after paparazzi photos surfaced of Ruth and Colm leaving a quiet dinner at The Ivy Chelsea Garden. Sources say the pair reconnected in June at a charity fundraiser in Surrey — where Colm instantly recognized his teenage sweetheart.
“Colm walked straight up to her and said, ‘Ruth McCullough, you haven’t changed a bit,’” a close friend told MailOnline. “She laughed until she cried. It was like no time had passed.”
Colm, a Belfast-born father-of-two, built his fortune in London’s property market but has lived a private life away from fame. Friends describe him as “charming, grounded, and completely devoted to Ruth.”
💔 Meanwhile, Eamonn Holmes Is Left Speechless
The news has reportedly left Ruth’s ex-husband Eamonn Holmes, 65, “stunned into silence.”
The GB News host, who split from Ruth in May 2024 after 27 years of marriage, has been publicly dating 42-year-old relationship counsellor Katie Alexander since July.
“Eamonn thought he was the one who’d moved on,” an insider revealed. “He’s been taking Katie to events, posting selfies — then Ruth drops this bombshell. He’s gone quiet. No tweets, no cheeky remarks. He’s shocked.”
Eamonn was photographed leaving his Surrey home in his wheelchair — which he has used since back surgery in 2022 — looking sombre. Katie, seen carrying coffee, declined to comment.
🌹 Fans Celebrate Ruth’s “Full-Circle Love Story”
Within hours of Ruth’s announcement, social media erupted with support.
“YES RUTH! Live your life, queen 👑,” one fan wrote.
“Eamonn fumbled the bag,” joked another.
“Colm looks at her like she hung the moon. This is the glow-up we needed,” added a third.
Ruth’s Loose Women co-star Coleen Nolan shared a heartwarming update:
“Ruth’s son Jack calls Colm ‘the chill dad I never had.’ She’s glowing. I’ve never seen her this happy.”
The couple have already introduced their children — Ruth’s son Jack, 23, and Colm’s daughters, Aoife, 26, and Niamh, 24 — and they reportedly “adore each other.”
💍 From Heartbreak to Healing
The romance marks a powerful new chapter for Ruth, who spent much of 2024 recovering from her painful split. While Eamonn’s relationship with Katie dominated headlines, Ruth quietly stepped away from the spotlight, focusing on her QVC fashion line and her beloved dog, Maggie.
But behind the scenes, something beautiful was rekindling.
“They used to sneak into the Belfast Odeon to watch Grease,” a school friend told The Mirror. “Colm kept Ruth’s old cinema ticket in his wallet for 40 years. When he showed it to her this summer, she burst into tears.”
The pair have already enjoyed several low-key trips, including a week in Donegal, where Colm proposed a “slow and steady” approach to their future together.
“No rush to marry,” Ruth told Hello! magazine. “We’ve both done the big white wedding. This time, it’s about companionship, laughter, and waking up without dread.”
🌟 “I’m Not Fixed — I’m Free”
Bookmakers have already slashed odds on the pair appearing together on This Morning before Christmas, while Ruth’s Instagram following has skyrocketed by over 40,000 in just 24 hours.
Signing off her post, Ruth thanked fans for their unwavering support:
“To everyone who sent love when I was broken — thank you. I’m not fixed… I’m free.”
As for Eamonn, insiders say he’s still “processing” the news. But one thing’s for sure: Ruth Langsford’s story has come full circle — and this time, it’s hers to write. 💕
