Eamonn Holmes ‘in tears’ as he shares family news

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Eamonn Holmes

by Marianna Manson |
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Eamonn Holmes has shared some wonderful news during “a very tough week” as he learned he’s to become a grandfather.

Admitting “there’s not much good news around at the moment” (he’s not wrong), Eamonn made the announcement while presenting This Morning alongside his wife Ruth Langsford, while Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are off on half term, and said, “These people are called Declan and Jenny – the clue is their surname is Holmes.

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“Declan is my eldest boy…and that is Jenny, his beloved wife. They have just announced that I, and together with Valerie and Robin, Jenny’s mum and dad, and Gabrielle, Declan’s mummy, we’re all going to be grandparents.”

He continued, “Can you seriously believe that I would be a grandpa? I’m far too young.

CHECK OUT: Ruth Langsford's This Morning outfits and where to get them cheaper on the high street

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Ruth Langsford's This Morning outfits

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MONDAY 23 August

It's Monday and Ruth is wearing this gorgeous printed dress. We're loving the design and the fit of the dress, so of course we've had a scout on the high street for a similar look...What Ruth is wearing:Printed v-neck angel sleeve midi tea dress, Marks & Spencer, £69.**Where you can get Ruth's look for less on the high street:**From Next you can recreate Ruth's entire outfit for less than £40...

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TUESDAY 24 August

For her second look of the week, Ruth is wearing this hot pink blazer, a white square neck top and black trousers. This isn't the first time she's wore this blazer and top combo - proving that it's a statement piece for our wardrobe. What Ruth is wearing:Soft square vest, Kettlewell, £32.Leila slim trousers with stretch, Hobbs London, £99.Blazer with rolled-up sleeves, Zara, £49.99.**Where you can get Ruth's look for less on the high street:**From PrettyLittleThing and Boohoo you can recreate Ruth's entire outfit for less than £70...

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WEDNESDAY 25 August

It's the middle of the week and Ruth is wearing this gorgeous white floral midi dress. We're loving the puff sleeves, it just adds something to her outfit. So we've found a high street dupe for less...What Ruth is wearing:Per Una dress, Marks & Spencer.**Where you can get Ruth's look for less on the high street:**From Missguided you can recreate Ruth's entire outfit for £30...

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THURSDAY 26 August

It's Thursday and Ruth is wearing a grey checkered blazer, a top square neck top and trousers. Again, she's gone for a smart and sophisticated outfit and we're totally here for it. What Ruth is wearing:Soft square vest, Kettlewell, £32.Blazer, Marks and Spencer.Straight leg trousers, Marks and Spencer, £22.50.**Where you can get Ruth's look for less on the high street:**From ASOS you can recreate Ruth's entire outfit for less than £100...

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FRIDAY 27 August

For her final look of hosting This Morning over the summer Ruth is wearing a blue blazer, white top, white trousers and heels. She's ended the week wearing a classic outfit that suits all body shapes and sizes, so we've found a high street dupe...**Where you can get Ruth's look for less on the high street:**From I Saw It First you can recreate Ruth's entire outfit for less than £100...

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"I will get the catering all organised for the christening. I am very happy. I did not think I would be so happy. I got so emotional about it. I am so young and vibrant, and maybe it was because I've had a dour week. What lovely news."

Earlier in the week Eamonn told his followers on Twitter he’s been suffering from chronic pain, and admitted he’d been in tears over more than just the happy news.

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“It has been a tough year for everybody - and it has been a tough week for me,” he added. “I do not like complaining but I have been in a lot of pain.

“It has not been a good time and I have been in tears. And I have been in tears again here.”

And though Ruth joked that she might be the “wicked step-grandmother”, she did admit she’d still be sneaking the youngest Holmes extra treats when she was over.

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