Ruth Langsford has broken down in tears as she discussed a family decision that she described as having her 'heart ripped out'.
The Loose Women star has recalled some of the most challenging times she's experienced in her life in a new interview. While speaking to Rosie Nixon for the latest episode of Hello!
Magazine's In A Good Place podcast, Ruth became extremely emotional as she opened up about her family, particularly the moment her son, Jack, who she shares with husband Eamonn Holmes, decided to leave home.
In a live video chat, Ruth burst into tears as she explained about 21-year-old Jack leaving for university and how she initially felt about having an 'empty nest' for the first time since he was born. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams in plea after referencing 'what everyone did' to him during series READ MORE: Read more of today's top stories from the Manchester Evening News The 63-year-old former This Morning star said: "That first week of not having him at home literally felt like part of my heart ripped out.