Coleen Nolan's advice 'ignored' by Ruth Langsford as she breaks silence on marriage split

Coleen Nolan has commended her "elegant" friend and fellow Loose Women panellist Ruth Langsford, for the way she's handled her separation from Eamonn Holmes.

In a statement that shocked fans back in May, a representative announced that the couple had started divorce proceedings after 14 years of marriage.

It was further stated that the duo, who share 22-year-old son Jack together, hoped to remain friends and maintain an amicable relationship.

Ruth, 64, has not spoken publicly about the break-up, while Eamonn, 64, expressed gratitude to his supporters on GB News shortly after the news was announced.

He has since moved on with rumoured new girlfriend Katie Alexander, while Ruth remains focused on her professional responsibilities, reports t he Express.

Reflecting on the situation, Coleen said: "Ruth and I keep in touch all the time. She's back at work now, which is great because I really missed her.

"I don't want to say too much because it's not my business to say Ruth's life, but what I will say from a friend's point of view is, I've never met anyone that has handled something with so much dignity and pride."

She added: "She's just such a lady, more of a lady then I'll ever be, I would've spilled my guts right now - as I do, that's my problem, I say too much. She's been absolutely amazing, she really has."

Coleen also shared that she had offered advice to her co-star, but claims Ruth had chosen not to take it on board.

"I've given her advice but she doesn't listen to me, I'm going, 'How can you not say anything?' But I don't need to give her advice," Coleen shared with Woman Magazine.

The former singer went on to say that she still regularly ensures she checks in with Ruth, adding: "I just love her and I'm in awe of how