Ruth Langsford spends Boxing Day in hospital with her elderly mother following horror fall as she celebrates first Christmas since Eamonn Holmes split

Ruth Langsford shared a health update about her elderly mother on Instagram on Thursday as she spent Boxing Day with her in hospital.

The TV presenter, 64, who has had her first Christmas since her split from Eamonn Holmes, revealed she had brought her beloved mum a slice of Christmas cake to enjoy over the festive period.

Ruth regularly visited her 94-year-old mother Joan in hospital after her horror fall and shared a new photo of herself eating the cake with a cup of tea.

In another photo, the Loose Women star was seen with her blonde locks in a neat ponytail and dressed in a khaki top as she did a crossword with Joan.

She wrote: ‘Nothing stops her from her crosswords!’

Earlier this week, Ruth posted a video on Instagram sharing a glimpse of her Christmas preparations from her kitchen, as she kept followers updated on how things were going.

She said to the camera, “Hello, this feels like déjà vu because last Christmas Eve I think I was standing in the kitchen like this, with a roller in my hair, talking about last minute things and how come I’m never organized and got everything done, like people going to the carols and pantos tonight and everything is done, and I haven’t done everything yet.

“And my mom, my mom is in the hospital, to be honest, and I’ve been making a lot of hospital visits, but that’s no excuse because, you know, I’ve had all year to prepare. So I’m here, look, wrapping presents, I’ve set the table over there, and there’s Maggie.

“I made my cranberry sauce today, but there’s still some work to be done.

“I have to wrap Maggie’s stocking from Santa. Shhh. And here I am, come in, but I have a glass of fizz.

“So if I can’t talk to you tomorrow, Merry Christmas to you and yours. I hope you have a great day whatever you do. Have fun, and cheers.”

Earlier today, Ruth showed fans the horrific bruises on her mother Joan’s face after she fell last week.

Showing Joan’s painful injuries, Ruth wrote: ‘Mama got a good shine after her fall! [crying face emoji] I try to soften it with Arnica cream.’

In good humor, Ruth joked, “94 years old and barely any gray hair… I hope I inherited the gene!”

Ruth explained in the fall that this year’s Christmas would be different because she would spend it without her mother.

The star revealed this isn’t the first time her mother has broken her pelvis, but hoped she would recover as well as last time.

Ruth wrote: ‘No dancing in my kitchen peeling vegetables for my dear mother this Christmas…she fell and broke her pelvis!

‘She is doing well, fortunately no surgery is required, but she now needs rest and time to heal. She is currently in the hospital, but I hope to get her home soon.

‘This time last year she fell and broke her hip, but recovered well. She is a very strong woman, so I am sure she will recover from this too. Puts life and what’s important into perspective, eh? Merry Christmas! Xx’.

Earlier this week, MailOnline revealed that Ruth and Eamonn Holmes are still only communicating through their lawyers, despite the couple’s friendly olive branch on social media this week.

Ruth appeared to accept ex-husband Eamonn’s peace offer and sent the similar back to a post from he and co-host Isabel Webster as they wrapped up their final show of the year.

It comes after Eamonn publicly showed support for ex-wife Ruth as she made an emotional visit to her ailing mother Joan in hospital earlier this week.

In his first notable contact with Ruth since their divorce, the GB News presenter liked her post.

But the estranged couple’s relationship has not thawed, despite the cryptic Instagram post.

Ruth’s ailing mother Joan has always played an important role in Eamonn’s life, so it was important for him to like her post.

MailOnline has contacted Ruth and Eamonn’s representatives for comment.

The couple confirmed that their 14-year marriage is over in June and are believed to be keen on a quick divorce once Christmas and New Year are over.

Eamonn’s co-host Isabel will be replaced by Ellie Costello, 31, during the working week as part of a number of big changes announced by the broadcaster.

The 41-year-old, who had previously worked for Sky News and the BBC, has been part of the show since its launch in 2022.

A spokesperson for GB News said on Wednesday: ‘Ellie Costello will now co-host GBN Breakfast five days a week, co-presenting with Eamonn Holmes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and with Stephen Dixon on Thursdays and Fridays.

‘Stephen and Anne Diamond will continue to co-present GB News Breakfast at Weekends.’

Following Eamonn’s olive branch to Ruth in the post about her mother, the presenter took to Instagram on Thursday to share an emotional tribute to his late mother.

He wrote: ‘When people ask me, “What do you want for Christmas?” 3 Christmases without you now mom and you are still at the top of my wish list ‘

It’s understood Eamonn and Ruth are hoping to settle their divorce soon, with Ruth getting to keep their £3.5million Surrey mansion.

“The aim is for Eamonn and Ruth to resolve their divorce as soon as possible in the new year,” a source told The Sun.

‘Ruth would like to stay in their marital home because that is where she is based. Eamonn, on the other hand, wants to get out and make a fresh start. They are not behind and want this to be arranged as quickly as possible.’

Eamonn recently sparked speculation that he is engaged to Alexander after she was spotted wearing a large ring on her engagement finger during a romantic getaway to Paris last week.

“Eamonn has spoken openly about his plans to marry Katie and has made it clear he wants to spend the rest of his life with her,” a source told The Sun.

‘They already live together and he knows it feels good. They have a very strong bond and get along well. She has given him a real zest for life and cares for him.’

In photos obtained by the publication, the couple went to the Louvre, with Alexander wearing a gold diamond ring on her engagement finger.

The consultant was not pictured wearing the band at a Christmas carol concert in west London on December 5.

Last month it was reported that Langsford had hired a “fierce” divorce lawyer amid the bitter split.

As reported by The Sun, Catherine Costley has been called out by Loose Women presenter Ruth, who wants to end her 14-year marriage to Holmes with a financial settlement.

Costley is known for her fierce approach to divorce settlements and has said all women should have a ‘go bag’ fund when they end a relationship, according to The Sun.

The divorce lawyer was once a student of ‘Steel Magnolia’ Baroness Fiona Shackleton, Britain’s leading divorce lawyer who famously represented Charles in his divorce from Diana in 1996.

Baroness Shackleton has also collaborated with A-list stars including Sir Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher and Madonna.

She was once doused with water in court by an irate Heather Mills while representing the Beatles legend during the couple’s divorce in 2008.