Eamonn Holmes - Personal Life

Personal Life

Eamonn Holmes married his long term partner Ruth Langsford at Elvetham Hall in Hampshire on 26 June 2010. The couple sold exclusive rights to report on the wedding ceremony and the reception to Hello! magazine in a deal that saw the publication feature the event over two issues, in July 2010. The couple have a son called Jack; Holmes has three children – Declan, Rebecca and Niall – from his first marriage.

Eamonn is one of five boys. He has an older brother called Leonard, and three younger brothers called Brian, Colm and Conor.

Eamonn Holmes is opposed to LGBT parenting. He once told two gay male parents in a year 2000 GMTV episode that "You are not meant to have children. You are going against nature!"

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