The TV presenter, 65, made the rare personal admission during a discussion on Monday's episode of Loose Women, where the panel debated whether intimacy became more daunting in later life.
After 27 years together, 14 of which they were married, Ruth is said to be 'officially and emotionally' done, with the publication closing that chapter of her life.
Ruth Langsford is reportedly losing her patience with her estranged husband Eamonn Holmes after he failed to reach out to their son Jack over Christmas' amid their divorce battle.
The former Sky Sports host sparked outrage after his online tribute to former footballer Terry Yorath appeared to include a thinly veiled criticism of the Welsh legend's daughter, Gabby Logan.
The former couple separated after 14 years of marriage, which saw the broadcaster, 66, quickly move on to date relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, who is 22 years his junior.
During Tuesday's segment which he presented alongside Penny Smith, the duo discussed the latest headlines - but fans were left unimpressed by something else.