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RUTH Langsford broke down in tears live on Loose Women as she recalled sharing an emotional moment with son Jack.

The panel had been talking about the importance of crying today - especially during these stressful times.

 Ruth Langsford wipes away tears after breaking down on today's Loose Women
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Ruth Langsford wipes away tears after breaking down on today's Loose WomenCredit: ITV

Ruth, 60, said she was touched when her son Jack, 18 - who she shares with husband Eamonn Holmes - comforted her immediately when he saw her crying in her kitchen recently.

The host said: "I was having a little cry in the kitchen the other day and thought I was on my own."

She added: "I was standing there washing up and I didn't know [Jack] was there.

"I was having a big old blub. And he called me and went, 'Hi mum.' I turned around and he could see I was crying and he literally put his arms around me."

 The star was very touched by her son Jack's gesture
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The star was very touched by her son Jack's gestureCredit: Instagram
 She explained she had been 'having a little cry in the kitchen'
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She explained she had been 'having a little cry in the kitchen'Credit: ITV

She then got emotional and had to dry her eyes as she began to cry.

Viewers were touched by Ruth's emotional display and flooded Twitter with well wishes.

One person said: "Awwww Ruth breaking my heart bless her."

Another added: "I love Ruth and I hate to see her cry. Wish I could give her a hug."

A third said: "Let it all out Ruth."

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 Ruth cried in front of the panel
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Ruth cried in front of the panelCredit: ITV
 Ruth said husband Eamonn also cries
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Ruth said husband Eamonn also criesCredit: ITV

Ruth went on to explain that her husband and This Morning co-presenter Eamonn, 60, is also a big crier - and does so in front of their kids.

The star continued: "We were saying 'Big boys don't cry and men don't cry', but Eamonn cries very easily and he cries with happiness.

"He's a big hugger, he hugs his children and they've always seen him cry. He'll cry at a sad movie, he'll cry at a sad advert, he'll cry at a sad story. He's an emotional man."

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