Eamonn Holmes finds comfort with family friend amid Ruth Langsford divorce proceedings

Eamonn Holmes' mystery female pal has been revealed to be a family friend. It is claimed that he is being "consoled" by this female friend following the bombshell news that he and his wife Ruth Langsford were preparing to divorce.

The former couple had been married for 14 years and together for 27 but found the strain on their relationship to be too much.

Sources said that the woman had been Eamonn's "shoulder to cry on" following the announcement going public which was allegedly orchestrated by Ruth. In recent reports, it has been revealed that the blonde woman is a family friend who has known Ruth and Eamonn for several years.

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Facialist and beautician Lisa Harris and Eamonn had reportedly attended a management party together in 2022, the Mirror reports. Now, sources have stated that Lisa has been alongside Eamonn throughout the turbulent time while he also battles ill health.

"Lisa has been there to support him during marriage problems in the past few years," a source told the MailOnline. They went on to add: "They've even been out recently together.

"She's grown close to him and been there to offer a shoulder to cry on during the past few years whilst his marriage to Ruth has fell apart. He's been a regular at Lisa's salon for several years."

Lisa had even offered her support to Eamonn and Ruth when the couple won a National Television Award. Writing on their snap, Lisa penned: "Well done for winning the NTA, very well deserved, see you both soon." It's believed that Holmes, 64, has been a frequent visitor at her salon in Weybridge, Surrey.

She also shared a picture of her enjoying a lunch date with Ruth and Lizzie Cundy. In one photo, Ruth sat in between the two ladies at a restaurant and smiled for the camera.

The page captioned the post: ""Both my clients @ruthlangsford and @lizziecundy regularly visit Lisa Harris Skin Science for their Signature Skin Treatments by Lisa Harris. Transforming the skin for healthy, plump skin which is full of collagen."

Images obtained by the MailOnline show Eamonn leaving the salon on crutches before getting into a car that had been waiting for him. There is no indication that Eamonn and Lisa are involved in a romantic relationship.

But, sources claim that Eamonn is "ready to move on" and is "looking forward" to the next chapter of his life.

The Mirror has approached Eamonn's spokesperson for comment.

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