Ruth made the statement live on Loose Women (Image: ITV)

Ruth Langsford has made a bold statement regarding her divorce from Eamonn Holmes. The 65 year old presenter returned to her regular role as the anchor of ITV's Loose Women on Monday (November 1), alongside Janet Street-Porter, Brenda Edwards and Jane Moore .

During their lunchtime chat, the topic of divorce and its potential for sparking a new lease of life came up. Ruth, who shares a 23 year old son Jack with her ex This Morning co-star, confessed that she had no option but to carry on, a sentiment likely shared by many in similar situations.

She stated: "For whatever reason you find yourself in the situation, whether it was amicable, not amicable, your choice, their choice, joint, here you are. All you can do is get o

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