RUTH Langsford flashed a smile as she arrived at Heathrow Airport ready for her role on the I’m A Celebrity spin-off show Down Under.

The Loose Women anchor, 64 – has been signed by ITV bosses for I’m A Celebrity Unpacked in the wake of her split with husband Eamonn Holmes, also 64.

Ruth Langsford raised a cheers as she prepared to board a flight to Australia
Ruth Langsford raised a cheers as she prepared to board a flight to AustraliaCredit: Instagram

The broadcaster, 62, was seen arriving at London's Heathrow Airport with a trolley of suitcases
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The broadcaster, 62, was seen arriving at London’s Heathrow Airport with a trolley of suitcases

Former This Morning anchor Ruth told how she was enjoying some 'Dutch courage' before the long-haul journey
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Former This Morning anchor Ruth told how she was enjoying some ‘Dutch courage’ before the long-haul journeyCredit: Instagram

She is backing her Loose Women co-star and The Sun columnist Jane Moore for victory
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She is backing her Loose Women co-star and The Sun columnist Jane Moore for victory
Ruth donned a striped jumper, black jacket and matching trousers for her cosy flight look, which was perfect for the lengthy jaunt to Australia.

She finished off with a pair of bright white trainers and was seen wheeling her luggage on a trolly as she strolled around Departures at London’s biggest airport.

Later in the trip, when her luggage was on board and she was safely through security, Ruth took to her Instagram page to continue to document the trip.

The former This Morning host – who is backing her Loose Women co-star and The Sun columnist Jane Moore, 62 – posted a picture of some pink fizz and joked: “Bit of Dutch courage!”

Ruth then took a selfie with her booze and added: “The adventure begins!

“I’ll be on the Unpacked show on Friday night, see you then!”

She then shared a snap of her three huge suitcases – after revealing her packing hacks the night before – and wrote: “Australia here I come!

“Never could travel light!”

She then bid farewell to the “grey skies” of London and told fans she would be making the trip Down Under via a stop-over in Dubai.

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Ruth’s new telly gig comes as her estranged husband Eamonn, 64, stepped out with new girlfriend Katie Alexander, 43

An insider told us previously: “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.

“She’s rooting for Jane and can’t wait to give her opinion on how she is getting on

“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.”

Recently Belfast-born star Eamonn, who has been using a wheelchair amid health issues, said: “It’s been a tough year and I’ll be glad to see the back of it

“There are lots of things to be grateful for and I hope that my health improves next year. That would be a wonderful thing.”

Ruth and Eamonn’s  28-year relationship and 14-year marriage collapsed earlier this year.

The former TV couple shocked fans in May when they revealed their divorce, after announcing they were “going in different directions.

Previously, fans thought they had pinpointed the signs of their break-up, which included a lack of social media snaps together.

Ruth now wants a divorce and has hired £400-an-hour lawyer Catherine Costley.

Ruth celebrated leaving the UK winter behind
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Ruth celebrated leaving the UK winter behindCredit: Instagram

She wore a striped top and cosy cardigan for her flight
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She wore a striped top and cosy cardigan for her flight

Bosses signed her up after her split with husband Eamonn Holmes
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Bosses signed her up after her split with husband Eamonn HolmesCredit: Getty

Ruth told her Instagram followers she would be changing flights in Dubai
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Ruth told her Instagram followers she would be changing flights in DubaiCredit: Instagram