Loose Women presenter Ruth Langsford was called out by viewers of the ITV show who accused her of making a ‘disrespectful’ comment about her husband Eamonn Holmes

A comment by Loose Women’s Ruth Langsford during Tuesday’s has been perceived by viewers as a subtle slight towards her hubby, Eamonn Holmes.

The panel were chatting about the emotional impact of gifts from loved ones when Ruth remarked, “I think any gift from a friend is a special gift, anything that a friend gives you.

“When someone says friendship bracelet I don’t think of a beautiful silver bracelet, I think of a bit of cotton that a kid has made for you.

“I don’t have grandchildren, I hope I will one day, but I can imagine that. If a grandchild or something has made me something I would feel the need to wear it.”

Eagle-eyed fans were swift to point out that Ruth actually does have step-grandchildren through Eamonna fact which seemingly slipped her mind on air, reports the Mirror.

One fan pointedly tweeted “#Loosewomen I thought you had a granddaughter Ruth.”

This sparked debate among Twitter users, with one replying, “They’re Eamonn’s grandkids. I bet she doesn’t see them now.”

Another viewer expressed surprise, posting: “In the 14 years Eamon and Ruth were together, Her stepson Declan had two children. She would have known them… Her step-grandchildren. Now, she says she has no grandchildren. Ouch.”

Someone else agreed, adding their voice: “Exactly, I thought that was a bit disrespectful of her to say that.”

A comment came from another observed: “Ruth saying she doesn’t have grandchildren when she has step-grandkids on Eamonn’s side, I thought that was a bit mean.”

Earlier this year, television favourites Eamonn and Ruth made the revelation that their 14-year union has come to an end.

The duo, who first crossed paths in 1997 and tied the knot in 2010, has a son Jack together, while Eamonn is also a father and grandfather from a previous relationship.

Ruth has remained tight-lipped about the split so far, yet Eamonn touched upon the subject during a GB News segment with co-host Isabel Webster.

Commenting on the situation, he expressed gratitude saying: “Just before we move on we’d just like to thank people for your support for Ruth and I over the last few days as to the news of our separation. Your support for both of us is very much appreciated.”

Following a brief hiatus, Ruth recently graced the Loose Women panel once more, sparking a warm interruption from colleague Coleen Nolan who exclaimed: “Wait, wait, wait, before you carry on, can I just say I am so so happy you’re back.”
Ruth Langsford, the popular Loose Women presenter, found herself in the midst of controversy recently when viewers accused her of making a ‘disrespectful’ comment about her estranged husband, Eamonn Holmes. During a discussion on the show about the sentimental value of gifts from loved ones, Ruth made a comment that some interpreted as a dig at Eamonn.She mentioned that she treasures gifts from friends, particularly handmade ones like friendship bracelets.

She went on to talk about how she looks forward to the day when she has grandchildren and how she would cherish any gifts they made for her. However, some eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out that Ruth actually has step-grandchildren through Eamonn, a fact that seemed to have slipped her mind.

Viewers took to Twitter to express their surprise and disappointment at Ruth’s oversight. One person tweeted, “I thought you had a granddaughter Ruth.” Another added, “In the 14 years Eamonn and Ruth were together, her stepson had two children. She would have known them… her step-grandchildren. Now, she says she has no grandchildren. Ouch.”

The comments sparked a debate online, with many viewers feeling that Ruth’s remark was insensitive and disrespectful. Some questioned whether Ruth was deliberately ignoring Eamonn’s grandchildren from his previous relationship.

The incident left fans wondering about the status of Ruth and Eamonn’s relationship, especially since they recently announced their separation after 14 years of marriage.Despite the public scrutiny, Ruth has chosen to remain silent about the split, while Eamonn briefly addressed the situation during a segment on GB News.

He thanked fans for their support during a challenging time, acknowledging their well-wishes for both him and Ruth. Recently, Ruth returned to the Loose Women panel, receiving a warm welcome from her co-host, Coleen Nolan.The incident serves as a reminder that even innocent remarks can have unintended consequences, especially in the public eye.

It also highlights the complexities of blended families and the importance of acknowledging all members, regardless of their biological ties.

As Ruth and Eamonn navigate this new chapter in their lives, their fans continue to show support and await further updates on their relationship. Stay tuned for more updates on this story and other relevant news.