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Ruth Langsford has debuted a brand new hairstyle on Instagram amid claims she is to break her silence on her split from Eamonn Holmes when she returns to Loose Women in July.
The presenter, 64, who has been a panellist on the show since 1999, filmed herself getting perfectly matched extensions.
She played with her new locks, playfully stretching them across her upper lip to give the appearance of a very long moustache.
Her hairdresser Lauren Houghton's was documented on Instagram, with Ruth revealing the extensions blended seamlessly at the root.
But she soon admitted the long hair was only one step in the process after Lauren cut it into Ruth's signature bob.
Ruth Langsford, 64, debuted new hair on Instagram on Wednesday following the news she is to break her silence on her split from Eamonn Holmes when she returns to Loose Women in July
Ruth with her usual short locks, pictured getting ready for an episode of Loose Women in March
She played with her new locks, stretching them across her upper lip to give the appearance of a very long moustache
She wrote in the post's caption: 'Had my extensions renewed @leobancroft salon …..I don’t have them for length, just for extra volume after my hair got thinner in menopause.
'These are so tiny I hardly feel I have them in….but really notice the difference when I don’t! Thanks as always @laurenhoughtonhair for your expertise and the laughs!'
It comes after it was revealed that Ruth will break her silence on splitting up with husband Eamonn, also 64, as she returns to Loose Women in a matter of days.
Ruth has taken an extended break from the ITV show following the end of her marriage to Eamonn but feels she 'owes' the viewers an explanation as she rejoins the panel.
It was announced the couple were going separate ways in May following a 27 year relationship and 14 years of marriage and as yet, Ruth has refrained from speaking about their breakup.
But she plans to address the personal news on air, surrounded by her close friends and co-stars, and then hopes to move on – with no further plans to do an in-depth interview.
A source has revealed that while it will be incredibly emotional for Ruth, she is a professional, and knows she can't return to television without addressing why she has been absent since April.
A TV insider told MailOnline: 'The presenters on Loose Women have a history of opening up about their marriage splits on air and it's a very supportive environment.
Hairdresser Lauren Houghton's meticulous actions were documented and the extensions blended seamlessly at the root
But Ruth soon revealed the long hair was only a step of the process when her hairdresser Lauren Houghton cut them into Ruth's signature bob
It comes after it was revealed that Ruth (pictured in 2019) will break her silence on splitting up with husband Eamonn, also 64, as she returns to Loose Women in a matter of days
The presenter has taken an extended break from the ITV show following the end of her marriage to Eamonn but feels she 'owes' the viewers an explanation (both pictured in 2021)
It was announced the couple were going separate ways in May following a 27-year relationship and 14 years of marriage and as yet, Ruth has refrained from speaking about their breakup (pictured in 2007)
It comes after Eamonn shared an Instagram post on Monday evening saying it's 'hard to stand up but next my aim is to walk' amid his ongoing health struggles
'Ruth knows the viewers are heavily invested in her breakup so she will be addressing her and Eamonn for the first time on the show.
'The audience has been there through the highs and the lows of her relationship, she has always been very open and honest and later this month will be no different… she owes it to the viewers to say something.
'She will be surrounded by the people she's closest to on the show and then will be drawing a line under it… she has no plans to do a big interview, this will be the one and only time she speaks.'
It comes after Eamonn shared an Instagram post on Monday evening saying it's 'hard to stand up but next my aim is to walk' amid his ongoing health struggles.
He attended the TRIC Awards in June, using a zimmer frame to walk as he accepted the accolade for Best Breakfast Show for his morning slot on GB News.
The broadcaster has been suffering with chronic back pain for years but his condition worsened following an unsuccessful operation and he now struggles to walk unaided.
He has been spending time with the counsellor in recent weeks with sources saying she hopes their closeness can grow into a long-term relationship.
He attended the TRIC Awards in June, using a zimmer frame to walk as he accepted the accolade for Best Breakfast Show for his morning slot on GB News (pictured in June)
A source told The Mirror: 'Katie is helping Eamonn through the tough times but doesn't want to be seen as a marriage wrecker. The friendship has grown in recent months but Eamonn's marriage has been over for some time.'
Ruth shares son Jack, 22, with Eamonn while he has three children Declan, 35, Rebecca, 32, and Niall, 30, from a previous marriage.
She first appeared on Loose Women 24 years ago but hasn't been on the show as their anchor since April.
MailOnline has contacted Loose Women for comment.
