Ruth Langsford revealed in an emotional update on her Instagram on Saturday that her mother was rushed to hospital after a fall.
The TV presenter, 64, revealed her mother Joan, 93, would spend some time in hospital recovering after breaking her pelvis over the Christmas period.
The Loose Women panelist posted a heartwarming video of her mum dancing and singing in the kitchen as she cut vegetables for her 1 million followers.
Alongside the clip, Ruth explained that this year’s Christmas would be different as it looks like she will be spending it without her mum.
She wrote that Joan had recently injured herself after a fall and would have to spend some time in the hospital.
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 Langsford revealed in an emotional update on her Instagram on Saturday that her mother was rushed to hospital after a fall
The TV presenter, 64, revealed her mother Joan, 93, would spend some time in hospital recovering after breaking her pelvis over the Christmas period
The Loose Women panelist posted a heartwarming video of her mother dancing and singing in the kitchen while chopping vegetables for her 1 million followers
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 hospital, but I hope she comes 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, huh? Merry Christmas! Xx’.
News of Ruth’s mother’s fall comes after her former husband Eamonn Holmes sparked engagement rumors with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander.
The 65-year-old presenter sparked speculation after Katie was spotted wearing a large ring on her engagement finger during a romantic getaway to Paris last week.
The TV star has been dating consultant Katie, 43, since his split from Ruth and has reportedly spoken openly about his hopes of tying the knot.
Alongside the video, Ruth explained that this year’s Christmas would look a little different this year after mum’s nasty fall
News of Ruth’s mother’s fall comes after her former husband Eamonn Holmes sparked engagement rumors with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander (pictured)
Eamonn and Loose Women star Ruth announced their plans to divorce in June after 14 years of marriage and 27 years together.
“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 said. 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 headed to the Louvre, with Katie wearing a gold diamond ring on her engagement finger.
The consultant was not pictured with the band at a Christmas carol concert in west London on December 5.
MailOnline has contacted Eamonn’s representatives for comment.
Katie has reportedly told friends she is in for a ‘long term’ with the GB News presenter.
Eamonn and Loose Women star Ruth announced their plans to divorce in June after 14 years of marriage and 27 years together (Ruth and Eamonn 2006)
She helped Eamonn through her divorce from Ruth as the couple went on holiday together in recent months.
But her friends say she is at pains to point out that their friendship only became close after the wedding ended in May.
An onlooker said at the time: ‘Katie certainly seems able to put a smile on Eamonn’s face. They seem genuinely in love with each other.’
Eamonn’s estranged wife Ruth was reportedly left shocked by the outing, with the Ibiza holiday taking place just four months after the former golden couple announced they were divorcing.
They then made their first public appearance as a couple at The Irish Post Awards last month, but the former GMB presenter asked photographers not to take pictures of them together.
Katie met Eamonn on X in 2015 after replying to a post and it sparked a conversation.
Last October he attended a charity fundraising event in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and became a patron. Katie has worked as a therapist for the charity.