Ruth Langsford 'desperate to protect' Eamonn Holmes as health fears mount after stroke

GB News presenter Holmes, 66, has been in the hospital since his stroke in April, when he was found “slumped and out cold” at his Surrey apartment.The former Loose Women presenter, 66, is “desperately concerned” about her former husband’s wellbeing and her focus has shifted to his recovery, sources claimed.“Ruth feels bound by duty to be there for Eamonn as he goes through his health battle. It all feels very conflicting for her,” a source told Heat magazine.“She really thinks now is not the time for war; it’s a time for peace and building bridges. Ruth is very conscious of Eamonn’s health. That makes the whole situation even sadder.”Ruth Langsford with Eamonn Holmes and their late dog Maggie InstagramThe insider went on: “Ruth is still his wife and can’t even begin to imagine life without him in it. She is desperately concerned for Eamonn and just wants to protect him. She wishes things had been different.”Holmes and Langsford are believed to be due in court again in November over the division of their joint £10 million fortune - but it is not known whether this will still go ahead.The Standard has contacted Langsford’s representative for comment.“It’s no secret that Ruth has been through a lot and has had a really difficult time. She has been trying to hold it together but losing Maggie was the final straw,” a source told The Sun.“It’s not been easy for Ruth having to make decisions about Maggie while Eamonn is unwell. He has been adamant about certain things and she doesn’t want to upset him, but has to look out for herself as well.”Holmes has been in the hospital since his stroke in April InstagramThe former This Morning presenter broke down in tears on Loose Women as she described losing Maggie.Read More“It was her time. She was 16, although it doesn’t make it any easier,” she told the other panellists.“Jack [her son] got home… I believe Maggie waited for him, I really do … She knew it was him and she licked his face. I’m so glad we were all there. It’s heartbreaking. We’re very thankful that we had her for so long. We rescued her.“We know that we don’t have them forever and it’s very hard to accept. I just think we’re very lucky to have them as long as we do.”The presenter added that she did not plan on telling her 94-year-old mother Joan, who has dementia, about Maggie’s death to save her from further heartache.Last month, it was claimed Langsford has been looking after Holmes in the hospital for the past few months alongside his first wife, Gabrielle Holmes, with whom he has three children.The pair have reportedly bonded over their “serious concerns” about “vulnerable” Holmes’ wellbeing.Holmes with his girlfriend Katie Alexander Instagram“For a long time Eamonn and Ruth have just been completely and entirely at odds with one another,” a source told The Mail.“The anger appears to have thawed and has been replaced by genuine concern. The thought of Ruth and Gabrielle being on good terms was just as unlikely. Yet here they all are clubbing together and rallying around with the kids to protect Eamonn.”Holmes’ close circle reportedly believe the relationship counsellor could be with him for his “money and fame” and have allegedly left her “out in the cold”. The Standard has previously contacted Alexander for comment.Holmes has been recovering in the hospital since he was found by his carer at his apartment after having a stroke.The broadcaster has endured multiple health problems in the past few years. He had a double hip replacement in 2016 and five years later, suffered three slipped discs and a dislocated pelvis.