Ruth Langsford marks Boxing Day in hospital with mum in first Christmas without Eamonn Holmes

Loose Women panelist Ruth Langsford visited her mother Joan Langsford in hospital on Boxing Day amid her first Christmas since announcing her separation from Eamonn Holmes

Presenter Ruth Langsford had a busy Boxing Day, including visiting her mother Joan Langsford in hospital, amid her first Christmas since publicly separating from Eamonn Holmes.

Earlier this month, Ruth, 64, shared that her plans for the festive period had been disrupted by Joan, 93, fracturing her pelvis in a fall. She has since kept fans updated on her mother, who has now been in hospital for over a week.

The Loose Women panelist shared on Boxing Day that she was back visiting Joan. It came after Ruth enjoyed "brunch" at home in the morning, which included bacon, fried eggs, a sausage, a tomato and some mushrooms. She then went on a "stroll" with her rescue dog Maggie, with her having shared a few clips from the recent walk on her Instagram Story.

Ruth later showcased some festive cake in a video on the platform and revealed that she would take some to hospital. Alongside a clip of it, she told her followers on Wednesday afternoon: "Taking some Christmas cake in to Mum."

A subsequent post included footage from the visit, showing Joan breaking up the slice of cake, which was in a festive-themed napkin, whilst sat at a table. A box of shortbread and a mug were seen beside the piece of cake in the video.

Ruth also gave a glimpse of a crossword book, which later featured in another post, in the clip from hospital. And she wrote in the caption: "Boxing Day hospital visiting. She loved the Christmas cake ... thank you @nanalilyspuddings."

The next post was a photo of Ruth sat next to Joan at the same table. The pair were seen looking down at a crossword book as the former This Morning host filled in squares. She wrote: "Nothing keeps her from her crosswords."

Following the visit to the hospital, Ruth appeared to return home for an evening of playing board games with some companions. She was seen turning over the timer in a clip. She teased alongside it: "Boxing Day board games!"

Later in the evening, she teased that she was having soup - sharing content of leftover produce in a pan. She said that it was the "best bit" of the annual occasion, writing in the post this week: "The best bit of Boxing Day ... the leftover soup!"

This year marks the first Christmas since Ruth and Eamonn, 64, announced their separation. The former couple shared that they had parted ways in a joint statement that was released in May. They had been together for more than two decades and are parents to son Jack Holmes, 22, together.

As previously reported, Ruth once told Woman & Home magazine that she expects Christmas to change every year. She said: "I see Christmas changing every year. Although Jack's not yet been at his girlfriend's for Christmas, I'm sure the time will come." She added: "Then I'll have to take a big gulp and go, 'That's lovely, darling. Of course, it's absolutely no problem.' But, of course, I'll be dying inside."

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