Eamonn Holmes Sends ‘Secret Message’ to Ruth Langsford, Leaving Fans Shocked and Calling It ‘Inappropriate”
Eamonn Holmes has faced backlash from fans after he was seen singing what many felt were “inappropriate” song lyrics with his celebrity friend Jo O’Meara from S Club 7. The 64-year-old GB News host teamed up with O’Meara for a promotional Christmas video, which featured the duo sitting on a festive set singing Blue Christmas.
The song, famously recorded by Elvis Presley in 1964, is a melancholic tune about unrequited love during the holidays. While Holmes appeared in high spirits during the performance, some fans found his choice of song insensitive, particularly in light of his recent split from his ex-wife, Loose Women star Ruth Langsford, told Daily Express.
Holmes shared the clip on his Instagram account, where he has 800,000 followers. In the video, he interrupts Jo O’Meara as she explains the fundraiser, singing the chorus: “It will be a blue blue Christmas without you.” This prompted fans to question whether the song was a subtle nod to his ex-wife. One user commented, “Maybe he’s trying to say something, it will be a blue Christmas without Ruth,” while another called the song choice “very inappropriate” and “hurtful.”
Despite the criticism, Holmes seemed focused on promoting the event. He captioned the video: “Thursday, December 5th. Happy Christmas. Come and say Ho ho ho and sing carols in Chiswick, West London. To purchase tickets for this fabulous fundraiser, just follow @thek9angels. Make a Christmas wish come true for these little doggies. Thank you.”
The controversy comes just days after Holmes returned from a luxurious European getaway with his new girlfriend, Katie Alexander, 42, a relationship counselor. The couple was seen enjoying a cruise around Spain, visiting cities like Barcelona and Ibiza. Holmes, who uses a mobility scooter due to health issues, appeared happy as he and Katie, who is 20 years his junior, were photographed together, often engaging with fans.
Holmes and Langsford shocked fans earlier this year when they announced the end of their 14-year marriage, once being considered ITV’s golden couple. While Holmes has been more public about his new relationship, Langsford has remained quiet. An insider close to Ruth shared, “Ruth has remained quiet and classy. Even when people bring up what Eamonn has been up to, she stays silent and just smiles.”