Eamonn Holmes, 64, in surprise career move with gorgeous pal Hayley Sparkes, 40, after ‘refusing to play part’ in Ruth Langsford’s ‘very much orchestrated’ break up statement

Eamonn Holmes has landed a brand new job amid his shock break up from spouse Ruth Langsford after 27-years collectively.

The TV couple revealed they had been ‘within the means of divorcing’ on Saturday, after work commitments ‘took their marriage in numerous instructions’.

Now Eamonn, 64, has been introduced as a brand new spokesman for The Journey Franchise alongside beautiful pal and journey reporter Hayley Sparkes, 40, who described the veteran broadcaster as her ‘idol’. 

The pair will work collectively on board and co host a podcast with Eamonn already internet hosting a seminar on the luxurious Sky Princess cruise ship because it travelled by Scandinavia.

Asserting the transfer, Eamonn stated: ‘Working in information signifies that I typically see or report on how the journey business is disrupted.

‘In the course of the pandemic it was clear that those that had booked by journey brokers had help and recommendation after they wanted it most.

‘If I need one thing finished I get somebody with experience in that discipline to do it and journey is not any completely different.

‘I’d by no means consider reserving my vacation independently. I choose up the cellphone and discuss to a journey marketing consultant who I do know and belief, and who can add a layer of worth and safety to assist navigate any uncertainties, making certain a smoother and extra satisfying journey expertise.’

In the meantime Hayley shared a snap of her and Eamonn to Instagram and wrote: ‘What a dream come true! My TV Buddy and broadcasting idol @eamonnholmes will likely be working with @notjusttravelofficial’

‘I can’t wait to work alongside Eamonn co-hosting the journey podcast and presenting collectively on journeys around the globe’.

It comes after MailOnline reported that Ruth, 64,  ‘orchestrated’ her break up with Eamonn who’s devastated and refused to log out on the joint assertion asserting the tip of their close to 30-year relationship.

Formally the couple stated over the weekend stated they are ‘decided to remain pals and maintain issues amicable’.

However from being a joint effort – the assertion citing their work commitments taking their marriage ‘in numerous instructions’ was the truth is organized by Ruth, with Eamonn, refusing to play an element in its launch.

Sources informed Mail+ that Eamonn is devastated concerning the break up and that the break-up has ‘very a lot been orchestrated by Ruth’. 

Eamonn reportedly informed pals that he ‘did not wish to get entangled’ and that ‘Ruth can do what she desires however maintain me out of it’.

As hundreds of thousands digest the unhappy information about their plans to divorce, Ruth spent her financial institution vacation weekend with family members.

The pair have been dwelling collectively till just lately at their £3.2 million dwelling in Weybridge, Surrey. Ruth took the canine for a stroll in between the rain showers yesterday and frolicked along with her mom Joan.

She stated on Instagram: ‘Having fun with the little little bit of sunshine we received right this moment’.

Eamonn in the meantime shared his personal weekend Instagram put up as he relished in Manchester United’s shock FA Cup last win over Manchester Metropolis, sharing an illustration of himself with Sir Alex Ferguson.

The caption stated: ‘My God , what a Cup Ultimate , what a end result! European soccer subsequent season too . The Magic of The Cup. Congratulations to the entire squad.’

Eamonn, who’s a trustee of Manchester United Basis, noticed his put up flooded with feedback from involved followers, asking him about his break up from Ruth. 

The previous This Morning hosts, each 64, revealed they’d break up on Saturday after work commitments ‘took their marriage in numerous instructions’. 

A consultant stated: ‘Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they’re within the means of divorcing.’ 

The couple tied the knot in 2010 after courting for 13 years – and say that regardless of their separation, they’re ‘decided to remain pals’.

They’re dad and mom to son Jack, 22, whereas Eamonn additionally has sons Declan, 35, Niall, 31, and daughter Rebecca, 33, from his earlier marriage. 

Insiders claimed on Sunday that the pair have been dwelling separate lives for 2 years, with their relationship detoriating after they left This Morning in 2021.

Eamonn has had a troublesome two years, shedding the ITV present, in addition to battling well being circumstances and grieving the demise of his mom. The presenter is claimed to have been eager to maneuver dwelling to Belfast, however Ruth was adamant they keep put at their Surrey dwelling.

A supply informed The Sun on Sunday evening: ‘Eamonn and Ruth’s relationship modified after they left This Morning. They began shifting in numerous instructions of their careers and their priorities began to vary.’

‘Eamonn was determined to return to Belfast, which he thinks of as dwelling, however Ruth would by no means transfer. It grew to become a bone of competition.

‘As her ITV profession continued, Eamonn went down one other path they usually grew to become ships within the evening. For the previous two years they’d led separate lives, professionally and personally.’

Eamonn spoke about his need to return to Belfast final yr, revealing how his spouse was at all times ‘very irritated’ when he referred to as it dwelling. 

He stated final yr, when requested the place he thinks of as dwelling: ‘Nicely, it isn’t Surrey. When folks ask me what I am doing on the weekend, I inform them I am going dwelling.

‘Then my spouse will get very irritated by this. She says, ‘That is your property. And I say, ‘No Ruth, that is the place I work. That is the place I’ve to be, however dwelling…’

Eamonn was pressured to promote his beloved home in east Belfast final yr to repay an enormous invoice after a £250,000 tax battle with HMRC.

The TV presenter admitted in January that he felt ‘bitter’ about having to promote his home after shedding two appeals towards HM Income and Customs (HMRC) which set him again ‘lots of of 1000’s of kilos in authorized charges’.

Ruth is claimed to have been the one to instigate the break up, with pals saying that whereas she cares for her husband and has helped him by his latest well being battles, she ‘is aware of they cannot be collectively.’

The Solar have reported that Ruth has been getting ready for the break up for over a yr, with paperwork from her TV firm, Hey Ho Ltd, revealing she paid herself a dividend of £2.2million final yr, in comparison with the £85,000 she claimed the yr earlier than. 

The couple had been final seen collectively on the Tric Awards in 2022.

They arrived collectively and smiled on the pink carpet on the occasion in London however had been seen leaving individually.

In unearthed photographs of the occasion, Free Ladies star Ruth was seen chatting on the cellphone as she left Grosvenor Home Lodge after the bash.

Eamonn appeared to have left by the again door earlier than strolling down the road on his personal whereas clutching his Information Presenter award after stopping to talk to his GB Information colleague Bev Turner.

Yesterday it emerged Eamonn and Ruth’s marriage had been ‘over for a yr’, with pals saying the couple had been ‘decided to maintain it a secret’ as they struggled to save lots of their 27-year relationship.

So eager they had been to keep away from it changing into public, each Ruth and Eamonn denied there have been any issues when requested in latest months.

It has been reported that Eamonn will deal with the break up on his present on GB Information on Monday, after they confirmed the tip of their marriage.

The presenter hosts a breakfast present with Isabel Webster, which sees them discuss by the large information tales of the world.

Talking to The Sun, a supply stated: ‘Eamonn is at all times frank on digital camera and is aware of will probably be odd for him to debate the day’s information with out mentioning his break up so he’ll say a couple of phrases.

‘He’s placing on a courageous face and would be the true skilled he at all times is. Specializing in work will likely be a welcome distraction.’

It might mark the primary time both Ruth or Eamonn have spoken concerning the break up since their preliminary announcement, however sources near the pair say {that a} ‘assertion is being ready by Ruth’s representatives’, to share the information with their followers.

The TV couple, who pals say had been ‘as near Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan as you could possibly get’, have sparked rumours over the previous few months as neither appeared on the opposite’s Instagram posts.

The well-known couple first met in by a mutual good friend, GMTV star Sally Meen, whereas Eamonn was additionally on the present in 1997.

Two years later, he had break up from his first spouse Gabrielle Holmes, the mom of his three eldest kids. 

And regardless of Ruth and Eamonn feeling an instantaneous connection, he ensured it was the nation’s best-kept secret, as he didn’t publicly confess his love for Ruth for 2 years. 

Eamonn even refused to carry her hand in public or attend occasions collectively for the primary few years of their relationship in a bid to remain respectful to his ex of almost 20 years. 

However after only a yr of getting their relationship out within the open, they welcomed their son Jack in 2002. 

However now, greater than 20 years later because the beloved pair have break up, one good friend informed MailOnline: ‘Ruth and her crew have been telling their pals to look out for the feedback, which they’re planning to placed on social media.

‘It is a very sorry story. They’re each so cherished by the British public, they received over so many individuals on This Morning which they hosted for greater than a decade.’

The couple, who reside in Surrey, have prompted many rumours all through the showbusiness business in latest months by not showing collectively on their particular person Instagram accounts.

Eamonn and Ruth tied the knot in 2010 after 13 years collectively, in a lavish ceremony on the grand nineteenth century Hampshire resort, The Elvetham.

Their break up comes simply days after Ruth revealed she fears Eamonn ‘may by no means be 100 per cent proper’ after present process again surgical procedure resulting from struggling continual again ache for nearly two years.

The GB Information breakfast presenter remains to be recovering from the surgical procedure and an harm to his shoulder, which noticed him take 4 months off work on the finish of final yr.

He has ongoing each day physio periods and both makes use of a cane or wheelchair to get about, with the help of his estranged spouse Ruth. 

Talking to Lady’s Weekly, Ruth stated: ‘I do not know the way a lot Eamonn’s mobility will enhance. We reside in hope.

‘He does the physio, however there might need to be some acceptance that this may by no means be 100% proper. With any care state of affairs – and there are hundreds of thousands of carers on this nation – it is not at all times simple. It is testing however we handle as a household.’

Ruth added: ‘I have a look at Eamonn, who’s had his well being and again issues, and it makes you realise how essential your well being is.’

Eamonn and Ruth hosted This Morning collectively for 14 years, and had been a fixture on the present each on Fridays and through the college holidays.

Nonetheless, in 2020 the pair had been dropped from their Friday slot and changed by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.

A supply near the pair stated on the time they had been ‘extra upset than offended’ at being ousted from the present.

Since then, Eamonn has been a presenter on GB Information’ Breakfast Present, whereas Ruth has been a daily panellist and anchor on Free Ladies since 1999. 

Their romance has sparked concern in latest weeks as Ruth admitted that the final two years have been laborious on her relationship after Eamonn suffered from advanced well being points.