Eamonn Holmes’ former ‘TV wife’ Isabel Webster takes swipe at star – months after abrupt breakfast show exit
EAMONN Holmes’ former ‘TV wife’ Isabel Webster took an apparent swipe at the star – months after her abrupt breakfast show exit.
She was previously dropped by the controversial news channel, GB News, after presenting their flagship morning show for two years.
Isabel, 42, previously worked with Eamonn Holmes, 65, at Sky News before they later reunited on-screen at the start-up.
However, they were forced to separate once again after she was replaced on the show by star presenter, Ellie Costello, 30.
In an apparent swipe at her former colleague, Isabel posted a gushing tribute to his ex-wife, Ruth Langsford, 65 on Instagram.
She posted a snap of herself all glammed up as she posed next to the Loose Women star for her birthday on her story.
Ruth dressed in an angelic white outfit, whilst the former Sky News star looked pretty in a puffy pink dress with a matching fascinator.
Both of the duo donned huge sunglasses as they prepared to enjoy their day out together.
The former TV presenter captioned the snap: “Happy birthday @ruthlangsford,” alongside two champagne glass emojis.
Eamonn and Ruth previously announced they had decided to split after 14 years of marriage in May 2024.
He has since moved on with a new partner, Katie Alexander, 43, as the pair have been seen on several public outings together.
This comes after The Sun revealed Isabel’s exit from GB News was caused by close relationships turning sour.
She had been locked in a secret feud with channel bosses over increasing her days on-screen from three to five a week.
A GB News spokesman said the rumours were “completely untrue,” however Eamonn replied to a tweet about Isabel’s sudden departure, saying “Bye my girl x”.
Insiders say it was a “savage” response to Isabel’s sacking days before Christmas – as Eamonn failed to properly pay tribute to her on his social media channels.
A source told us at the time: “As Isabel has grown more headstrong in her role as Eamonn’s co-host, there have been a few tiffs and clashes over their differing opinions, but all in all they worked well together and are good friends.
Ruth and Eamonn's relationship timeline
Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style.
Here’s how their romance played out…
1997 – The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children.
1997-2002 – To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told Daily Mail: “I thought it spoke volumes about the sort of man he was, the sort of father he was and the integrity he had. It made me love him more, not less.”
2002 – Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family.
2005 – Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle.
2006 – The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together.
2010 – Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth’s mother for her hand.
June 2010 – Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire.
2016 – Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles.
June 2019 – On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits “compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal,” while Ruth said it was “laughter and an equal marriage”.
November 2020 – Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary in a ‘show shake-up’.
December 2021 – After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning.
January 2022 – Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women.
September 2022 – Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve.
November 2022 – Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation.
September 2023 – Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery.
May 2024 – Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship.
September 2024 – Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a ‘fierce’ divorce lawyer.
“Although, silence speaks volumes and it was quite obvious to some people there wasn’t a gushing post from Eamonn or Isabel about the end of their TV partnership.”
“Eamonn wasn’t consulted about the decision, in fact he was totally blindsided – and his new co-host was chosen for him before he even knew Isabel was leaving.
“He and Isabel had their moments as a TV partnership. Eamonn’s a legend in the industry and a king of breakfast telly. It’s always the bigger name who works fewer days on-screen.”