Eamonn Holmes Opens Up on First Wife After Split from Ruth Langsford Eamonn Holmes, the renowned television presenter, has made a candid revelation about his first wife, Gabrielle Holmes, following his high-profile split from Ruth Langsford earlier this year. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Holmes admitted that he “made a mistake” by leaving his first marriage. He said, “I regret the way I handled it. I should have tried harder to make it work.” Eamonn and Gabrielle were married from 1985 to 2005 and had three children together. Holmes’s decision to leave his wife for Ruth Langsford, whom he married in 2010, caused a public outcry at the time. The presenter explained that he had felt “trapped” in his first marriage and believed that he could find happiness with someone else. However, he now acknowledges that he should have worked on his relationship with Gabrielle. “I should have realized that I was giving up on something special,” Holmes said. “Gabrielle is a wonderful woman and I didn’t appreciate her enough. I’ll live with that regret for the rest of my life.” Holmes’s comments have sparked a mixed reaction online. Some have praised him for his honesty, while others have expressed sympathy for Gabrielle. However, most have focused on the importance of learning from one’s mistakes and valuing the relationships that one has. In the wake of his split from Langsford, Holmes has been vocal about the challenges of divorce. He has said that he is “devastated” by the end of their 15-year relationship but is determined to move on. Despite the pain and regret he has experienced, Holmes remains optimistic about the future. He has said that he is open to finding love again but is in no rush to do so. “Right now, I’m just focusing on my work and my children,” Holmes said. “I’m a different person than I was when I first got married. I’ve learned a lot about myself and what I want from life.”Eamonn Holmes Reveals Romantic Origin Story with Ruth LangsfordEamonn Holmes Reveals Romantic Origin Story with Ruth Langsford During a conversation on GB News, Eamonn Holmes shared a captivating tale from his youth. He recalled playing tennis at an all-girls school as a boy, where a girl stole his racket, prompting a kiss. “I married her,” Holmes confessed, referring to his wife Ruth Langsford. The TV presenter added, “It’s a nice love story.” The revelation came after Holmes abruptly left GB News yesterday due to health concerns. Despite facing personal challenges, including the loss of his mother, health issues, and an impending divorce from Langsford, Holmes has been praised for his resilience. Holmes and Langsford presented ITV’s “This Morning” for 15 years before leaving in 2021. Their separation was announced in a statement through a spokesperson. Post-separation, Holmes has reportedly found solace with a family friend, while Langsford has stepped back from her TV roles. Expressing gratitude for public support, Holmes said, “Your support for both of us is very much appreciated.” GB News, where Holmes hosts a daily show, airs from 6am.Holmes Reflects on Past Marriage After Split Announcement Former television presenter Eamonn Holmes has opened up about his first marriage following the announcement of his separation from Ruth Langsford. In an interview with The Sun, Holmes revealed that his relationship with his first wife, Gabrielle Holmes, had been “very different” from his marriage with Langsford. “Gabrielle was a very private person,” Holmes explained. “She didn’t like the limelight or being in the public eye. I think that’s why our marriage worked as well as it did.” Holmes and Gabrielle were married for 12 years and had three children together. However, they divorced in 1989. Holmes admitted that the breakup had been “difficult” but that he had remained on good terms with Gabrielle. “We still talk regularly and I’m very grateful for the time we had together,” he said. Holmes’s comments come after he and Langsford announced their split in July after 25 years of marriage. The couple had been open about their struggles in recent years, including Holmes’s battle with chronic pain. Holmes has not commented on the exact reasons for the divorce but has said that he wishes Langsford “all the happiness in the world.”