Ruth Langsford sported a fresh blow-dry and bronzed tan as she arrived at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, ready for her flight to Australia.

The Loose Women presenter, 64, is jetting off to appear on I’m A Celebrity‘s spin-off show Unpacked as a guest.

ITV are flying Ruth in as she is a close to campmate Jane Moore, 62, and also works with GK Barry, 25, on the Loose panel.

Ruth can provide hosts Joel Dommett, Kemi Rodgers and Sam Thompson with a closer insight into how they are getting on in camp – after viewers watched Jane loose her temper at Barry McGuigan in Monday’s episode.

Jane branded Barry and Danny Jones the pair sexist and ageist in tense scenes after they put her on washing up duty, despite her requests to not be allocated it.

The television personality, who is flying out to support Jane, hadn’t packed lightly for her trip as she arrived at the departure terminal with two suitcases and a large holdall.

+13
View gallery

Ruth Langsford sported a fresh blow-dry and bronzed tan as she arrived at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, ready for her flight to Australia

+13
View gallery

The Loose Women presenter, 64, is jetting off to appear on I’m A Celebrity’s spin-off show Unpacked as a guest

+13
View gallery

The television personality hadn’t packed lightly for her trip as she arrived at the departure terminal with two suitcases and a large holdall

While Ruth sported glamorous hair and make-up, she opted for comfort with a black zip-up top, joggers and trainers for the long-haul flight.

Ruth joined the Loose Women panel  in 1999 and became a regular anchor in 2013. Jane also joined in 1999 and became a regular panellist in 2013.

Ruth took to Instagram on Tuesday to share she was busy packing her case before flying to Oz.

A source revealed to The Sun earlier this month the opportunity to join the spin-off show had been a welcome distraction for Ruth during a challenging year following her split from husband Eamonn Holmes.

Ruth announced her split from the broadcaster, also 64, in June after 14 years of marriage and 27 years together.

The insider said: ‘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.

The insider added that Ruth is eager to support Jane, saying: ‘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.’

+13
View gallery

Both Jane and GK star on Loose Women (pictured) alongside Ruth

+13
View gallery

While Ruth sported glamorous hair and make-up, she opted for comfort with a black zip-up top, joggers and trainers for the long-haul flight

+13
View gallery

ITV are flying Ruth in as she is a close to campmate Jane Moore , 62, and also works with GK Barry, 25, on the Loose panel

+13
View gallery

Ruth can provide hosts Joel Dommett and Sam Thompson with a closer insight into how they are getting on in camp – after viewers watched Jane loose her temper at Barry McGuigan

+13
View gallery

A source revealed the opportunity to join the spin-off show had been a welcome distraction for Ruth during a challenging year following her split from husband Eamonn Holmes

+13
View gallery

Ruth will chat to Joel Dommett on the spin-off show about Jane, who she is supporting

+13
View gallery

The Loose Women host, 64, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share that she was busy packing her case before flying to Oz

+13
View gallery

A source revealed the opportunity to join the spin-off show had been a welcome distraction for Ruth during a challenging year following her split from Eamonn Holmes (pictured 2022)

Ruth’s involvement is expected to add star power to the revamped spin-off as she joins the production in Australia ahead of the festive season.

Eamonn and Loose Women star Ruth announced their plans to divorce in June after 14 years of marriage and 27 years together.

He has since moved on with relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, 43.

+13
View gallery

The TV star has been dating counsellor Katie Alexander, 43, since his split from Ruth and had her by his side as he hosted the Irish Post Awards in London

Eammon and Katie made their first appearance as a couple at The Irish Post Awards, but the former GMB presenter requested that photographers not take pictures of them together.

An on looker added: ‘Katie certainly seems to be able to put a smile back on Eamonn’s face. They seem genuinely besotted with each other.’

Katie, who enjoyed a romantic cruise with the TV star earlier this year, has told friends she is in for ‘the long haul’ with Eamonn.

She has been helping Eamonn through the split from Ruth, but her friends say she is at pains to point out that their friendship has only grown close once the marriage was over in May.

In September, the former This Morning presenter emotionally revealed he can no longer look after himself.