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Eamonn Holmes pays tribute to Ruth Langsford following emotional This Morning return

Eamonn Holmes has shared a moving tribute to his wife and This Morning co-host Ruth Langsford following her return to TV after taking time off following the death of her sister Julia.

The ITV host posted a sweet photo to Instagram on Monday to coincide with their joint appearance on the brunch time show.

Holmes said in his post: "My partner is back in business.

“Please join us for This Morning on @itv from 10.30 .... for the next 7 , yes I said SEVEN, Weeks."

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My partner is back in business . Please join us for This Morning on @itv from 10.30 .... for the next 7 , yes I said SEVEN , Weeks.👍😁 Summer is here ! 🌞☀️🌞☀️

A post shared by Eamonn Holmes (@eamonnholmes) on Jul 15, 2019 at 12:18am PDT This is the first time Langsford has made a television appearance since she announced that her sister passed away aged 62 following a “very long illness”

This is the first time Langsford has made a television appearance since she announced that her sister passed away aged 62 following a “very long illness”

The presenter, 59, who took a back seat from her on-screen duties last month to grieve for her sibling, resumed her role beside Holmes on Monday.

Although Langsford did not touch on her sister's death, her husband told her at the at the start of the show: “It's very nice to see you back, darling.”

Return: Ruth Langsford joined husband Eamonn Holmes on This Morning (S Meddle/ITV/REX)
Return: Ruth Langsford joined husband Eamonn Holmes on This Morning (S Meddle/ITV/REX)

She replied with “thank you very much”, before starting the first show of their seven week summer stint covering for regular hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

As his wife struggled to hold back tears, Holmes told viewers: “Your messages have been a great support, not only to Ruth but also to me."

On June 20, Ruth told fans she had been left 'broken' following the death of her sister.

Announcing the sad news on Twitter, Langsford wrote: “My lovely Sis Julia has sadly died after a very long illness. My heart is completely broken. She was the kindest and most gentle soul and I will miss her forever.

“As I am sure you will appreciate I need to take time to grieve with my family. Thank you for your understanding.”

At the time of the death a source told The Sun: “Ruth is utterly heartbroken and devastated to have found out her beloved sister Julia has died.

"Julia had been unwell for quite some time but this has shaken Ruth to the core.

"Eammon and son Jack are comforting her at home but Ruth is in deep shock. It’s absolutely heartbreaking for the whole family."

During Friday's episode of the ITV daytime show, main presenters Phil and Holly confirmed Ruth would be returning as they take a two-month break for the summer.

​This Morning airs at 10.30am weekdays on ITV.