Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes' '£10m divorce battle heads for court showdown after settlement talks collapse'

By OLIVIA CHRISTIE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:23, 7 June 2026 | Updated: 01:52, 7 June 2026 Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford's 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. Eamonn and Ruth, both 66, announced their split in May 2024 after 27 years together, 14 of which were spent in wedlock.  They said at the time that work commitments had taken their lives 'in different directions'. The pair have reportedly now hired top lawyers to fight it out after they were unable to reach a financial settlement over their joint wealth. A source said that Ruth is seeking a 'financial remedy' in court.  In the legal documents seen by The Sun on Sunday, she is listed as the applicant with GB co-host Eamonn down as the respondent.  Further details of the court battle are not publicly available.  Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford were one of Britain's best known TV power couples (together on This Morning in 2021) Eamonn and Ruth, both 66, announced their split in May 2024 after 27 years together, 14 of which were spent in wedlock However, it is understood that the trial could involve a personal fortune of around £5million.  The couple also own a six-bedroom home in Weybridge, Surrey, which they bought 12 years ago for £3.6million and is anticipated to have increased in value since.  An insider previously said: 'A lengthy court battle is the last thing the couple wanted, but they just can't agree. 'It's very sad but they are both prepared to fight for what they feel is rightfully theirs.' Eamonn has recently suffered a series of health struggles and was rushed to hospital in April after having a stroke.  Back in 2016, the broadcaster underwent a double hip replacement and in 2021 he suffered three slipped discs and a dislocated pelvis. He then had major spinal surgery the following year, and has had various other health issues over the past few years. On March 11, the presenter sparked concern during his appearance on Breakfast with Eamonn and Ellie on GB News as he appeared to fall asleep in his chair, as well as play around with his microphone and mobile. 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 Holmes, the mother of his three eldest children. 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. The couple had not been seen together on their Instagram accounts for months before officially announcing their split (pictured in 2007) Eamonn Holmes was rushed to hospital in April after suffering a suspected stroke (Pictured in March) 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. Among those on the guestlist were TV presenters Gloria Hunniford and Jeremy Kyle, EastEnders actress Zoe Lucker and former champion boxer Barry McGuigan. The duo have presented a number of other shows together including This Morning, How The Other Half Lives, Do The Right Thing With Eamonn And Ruth and Eamonn And Ruth's 7 Year Itch. Holmes, who has also fronted coverage on GMTV and Sky News' Sunrise, launched Breakfast With Eamonn and Isabel on GB News in January 2022. Langsford regularly presents Loose Women, having begun on the show in the 1990s.  The Daily Mail has contacted Eamonn and Ruth's representatives for comment.  The comments below have not been moderated. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.