Ruth Langsford bursts into laughter over 'thumbhole' quip during live QVC fashion show

Ruth Langsford burst into hysterical laughter during a live QVC fashion segment after co-host Jackie Kabler asked whether she had ever 'done a thumbhole' after inspecting the sleeve of a jumper. The 65-year-old presenter was left speechless, muttering that she thought the remark was a joke before admitting she had never attempted a thumbhole.

Kabler tried to steer the broadcast to keep the show on track, but Langsford had to turn her back to the camera as she wiped mascara from her eyes. The pair continued trading the word 'thumbhole,' prompting more laughter and eventually a cut to a commercial break as producers decided to pause the segment.

The moment occurred while Langsford was presenting her fashion range live on QVC, with co-host Kabler attempting to recover the flow of the show after the unexpectedly prolonged giggle fit. The incident stood out in a day of light entertainment on the channel as viewers enjoyed the line-up alongside the lighthearted moment.

The moment also intersected with broader tabloid coverage of Langsford's personal life. The Daily Mail reported on the long-running dynamic between Langsford and her ex-husband, Eamonn Holmes, including reports of Holmes's relationship with Katie Alexander and family tensions surrounding the split. The reports, while sensational, have formed a backdrop to Langsford's public appearances and media presence as she continues to front her own projects and appearances on television.

No explicit injuries or professional consequences were reported, and public-facing segments such as the QVC fashion line were expected to resume on schedule after the break. Langsford has been a familiar face on daytime TV for years, and the moment was noted by viewers for its spontaneous, lighthearted turn amid a busy broadcast.