Ruth Langsford was all smiles as she enjoyed a night out at a swanky restaurant with her close friend Lizzie Cundy, ahead of her surprise stint on I’m a Celebrity.

The ever-radiant Ruth Langsford was spotted leaving the chic 34 Mayfair in London alongside her pal Lizzie Cundy, ahead of her much-anticipated involvement in I’m a Celebrity.

At age 64, the television host is set to join the campmates down under as a shock addition following her unexpected separation from her husband, Eamonn Holmes. However, she’ll be adopting a supportive role rather than facing the show’s notorious trials.

In pictures obtained by the Mirror, Ruth opted for a sophisticated all-black ensemble, consisting of trousers, a top, and a jacket, perfectly complemented with a silver bag and matching heels, as she exited the posh eatery.

Her friend Lizzie followed suit, sporting a vibrant red short and coordinated knee-high boots.

In the Aussie wilderness, Ruth’s task will be to back her fellow Loose Women panelist Jane Moore, 62, who is braving the jungle as one of the 2024 contestants.

Having both been faces on ITVs midday chat show since its inception in 1999, Jane is counting on their longstanding presence to give her the upper hand in the jungle.

Upon securing her spot as a contestant, she remarked with glee during an interview: “I will fill the hours with good chat. I find people really interesting and I want to have organic conversations. I won’t be like, ‘Tell me about the time…’ but I will be asking questions just because I am interested. I hope they (my fellow campmates) don’t get offended!”, reports the Mirror.

Ruth is jetting off to Australia to support her pal Jane Moore (Image: Getty)

The presenter is rumoured to be joining the line-up for the new I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked series, a companion show to the jungle classic, set to be hosted by Joel Dommett, Kemi Rodgers and Sam Thompson.

She’s expected to be there to cheer on Jane in the jungle, reportedly seeking solace from her recent marriage troubles.

An insider revealed to The Sun: “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.”

Furthermore, the source mentioned: “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.”

Earlier this year, fans were taken aback when news broke that Ruth’s 14-year marriage to Eamonn, 64, had unexpectedly ended, despite their relationship dating back to 1996.

Their separation was confirmed in May by a representative who stated: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”

Eamonn and Ruth called it quits this year (Image: Getty)Prior to her foray into the wilderness, Jane revealed that she’ll be bringing her “mum” instincts along with her seasoned interviewing prowess.

She proclaimed: “I have been on this planet a long time and I will be the person who will try to help them out. My two daughters are really up for me doing it and my youngest one keeps telling me: ‘Mum, it is going to be amazing’. If there is someone young in there struggling, I know it will appeal to my maternal side. But cooking you will not find me putting myself forward for. I am not a good cook, I am rubbish. I know the food is going to taste pretty insipid too.”