Ruth Langsford has teased a protentional return to This Morning as she touched down at Brisbane Airport on Thursday.
The former ITV host, 64, is making her I’m A Celebrity debut as a guest on the show’s spin-off show Unpacked.
ITV flew Ruth in as she is a close to campmate Jane Moore, 62, and also works with GK Barry, 25, on the Loose panel.
After her gruelling 23-hour flight from Heathrow Airport, Ruth appeared in great spirits in her stylish travel attire.
Ruth hosted This Morning every Friday and in school holidays alongside estranged husband Eamonn Holmes for 14 years.
In 2020 the pair were dropped from their Friday slot and replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.
Ruth Langsford, 64, has teased a protentional return to This Morning as she touched down at Brisbane Airport on Thursday
The former ITV host is making her I’m A Celebrity debut as a guest on the show’s spin-off show Unpacked
Ruth hosted This Morning every Friday and in school holidays alongside estranged husband Eamonn Holmes for 14 years
Ruth announced her split from the broadcaster, also 64, in June after 14 years of marriage and 27 years together.
And it appears Ruth is eyeing up a potential return to the programme, following the news that Martin Frizell is stepping down from This Morning.
On Wednesday, it was revealed the ITV stalwart, 65, had quit after 10 years in charge to be ‘around much more’ for wife Fiona Phillips, 63, as she battles Alzheimer’s disease.
But commenting on whether she would now return to This Morning, Ruth said: ‘Never say never.’
It comes after a now-disgraced Philip Schofield left after an affair with a younger male colleague and his slot with Holly Willoughby has been replaced by Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley.
When asked about the major shake-up on the show, Ruth said: ‘I haven’t been there for two years so I don’t take much notice.’
Ruth can provide hosts Joel Dommett, Kemi Rodgers and Sam Thompson with a closer insight into how they are getting on in camp – after viewers watched Jane loose her temper at Barry McGuigan in Monday’s episode.
Jane branded Barry and Danny Jones the pair sexist and ageist in tense scenes after they put her on washing up duty, despite her requests to not be allocated it.
The television personality, who is flying out to support Jane, hadn’t packed lightly for her trip as she arrived at the departure terminal with two suitcases and a large holdall.
Ruth joined the Loose Women panel in 1999 and became a regular anchor in 2013. Jane also joined in 1999 and became a regular panellist in 2013.
Ruth took to Instagram on Tuesday to share she was busy packing her case before flying to Oz.
A source revealed to The Sun earlier this month the opportunity to join the spin-off show had been a welcome distraction for Ruth during a challenging year following her split from Eamonn.
The insider said: ‘It’s been a tough year for Ruth and she’s been putting her best foot forward, she’s thrilled to have been asked to appear on this the spin off show and fly to Australia ahead of Christmas.
The insider added that Ruth is eager to support Jane, saying: ‘She’s rooting for Jane and can’t wait to give her opinion on how she is getting on.
ITV flew Ruth in as she is a close to campmate Jane Moore, 62, and also works with GK Barry, 25, on the Loose panel
After her gruelling 23-hour flight from Heathrow Airport, Ruth appeared in great spirits in her stylish travel attire
And it appears Ruth is eyeing up a potential return to the programme, following the news that Martin Frizell is stepping down from This Morning
But commenting on whether she would now return to This Morning, Ruth said: ‘Never say never’
When asked about the major shake-up on the show, Ruth said: ‘I haven’t been there for two years so I don’t take much notice’
Ruth looked incredibly excited as she arrived down under
The TV star spoke about a potential return to the ITV morning show
Ruth cut a stylish figure in a striped white and black top and black jumper
Both Jane and GK star on Loose Women (pictured) alongside Ruth
In 2020, Ruth and Eamonn were dropped from their Friday slot and replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary (pictured together in 2009)
On Wednesday, it was revealed Martin Frizell, 65, had quit after 10 years in charge to be ‘around much more’ for wife Fiona Phillips, 63, as she battles Alzheimer’s disease (pictured in 2016)
Eamonn has been dating counsellor Katie Alexander, 43, since his split from Ruth and had her by his side as he hosted the Irish Post Awards in London
‘The production team are particularly excited they have landed Ruth to join them as they think she’ll be amazing and give the new format a boost.’
Ruth’s involvement is expected to add star power to the revamped spin-off as she joins the production in Australia ahead of the festive season.
He has since moved on with relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, 43.
Eammon and Katie made their first appearance as a couple at The Irish Post Awards, but the former GMB presenter requested that photographers not take pictures of them together.
An on looker added: ‘Katie certainly seems to be able to put a smile back on Eamonn’s face. They seem genuinely besotted with each other.’
Katie, who enjoyed a romantic cruise with the TV star earlier this year, has told friends she is in for ‘the long haul’ with Eamonn.
She has been helping Eamonn through the split from Ruth, but her friends say she is at pains to point out that their friendship has only grown close once the marriage was over in May.
In September, the former This Morning presenter emotionally revealed he can no longer look after himself.
I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
OTI MABUSE
Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: Professional dancer
FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.
DANNY JONES
Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: McFly singer
FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.
He is also a coach on The Voice UK.
BARRY MCGUIGAN
Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle
AGE: 63
OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer
FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986.
GK BARRY
GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: TikTok star
FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.
DEAN MCCULLOUGH
ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp
AGE: 32
OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ
FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.
Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.
JANE MOORE
Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Journalist
FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.
She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.
Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.
MELVIN ODOOM
Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021
AGE: 44
OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter
FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.
He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.
COLEEN ROONEY
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: WAG
FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.
ALAN HALSALL
Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street
AGE: 42
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.
Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.
TULISA
Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year
AGE: 36
OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge
FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.
In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss.
She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.
REVEREND RICHARD COLES
Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Writer, broadcaster and priest
FAMOUS FOR: Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest.
He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.
MAURA HIGGINS
Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019
AGE: 33
OCCUPATION: TV Personality
FAMOUS FOR: Maura is an Irish television personality, television presenter and model.
She rose to prominence in 2019, when she was a finalist on the fifth series of ITV2 reality series Love Island.
