Eamonn Holmes reflects on strained first marriage after Ruth Langsford split

During a Valentine's Day discussion, Eamonn Holmes shared an emotional revelation about his first marriage, stating, "I married her," in reference to his first wife, Gabrielle. The couple tied the knot in 1985 and had three children but divorced after ten years due to the strain of Eamonn's demanding job at GMTV, which required him to be away from home during the week. In his 2008 autobiography, he expressed that this separation created a sense of distance, making him feel like an intruder during his weekend returns. The death of his father in 1991 deepened his grief and desire for connection, but their relationship had already begun to deteriorate. Eamonn later met Ruth Langsford through a colleague, and they shared a 14-year romance before marrying in 2010. His reflections highlight the complexities of balancing a demanding career with family life and the emotional challenges that can arise from such circumstances.