Ruth Langsford's 'promotions girl' past revealed as shocked Eamonn Holmes asks if she was 'scantily dressed'
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Ruth Langsford's 'promotions girl' past was revealed love on This Morning to a shocked Eamonn Holmes.
During a discussion on Formula 1 'grid girls' being banned, the presenter revealed she delved into promotions in her younger years.
At the age of 19, someone dropped out and a friend asked Ruth if she would step in, but she admitted she "was not very good".
Her husband seemed confused yet impressed and asked if she was "scantily dressed" and if any photos were available.
(Image: ITV)
(Image: ITV)
Ruth and Eamonn had been chatting to Michelle Westby, a former grid girl who used the platform to become a stunt driver.
Just a few days after the Professional Darts Corporation banned its Walk-on Girls, Formula 1 has followed suit by banning the use of promo models, commonly called Grid Girls.
But the decision has prompted outrage amongst many of the women and critics have blasted it as 'ridiculous' and 'prudish'.
Kelly Brook, Jodie Marsh, Melinda Messenger and Katie Price have all had the role, but one surprising name to add to the list is Ruth.
(Image: ITV)
(Image: ITV)
The Loose Women panelist argued that the focus should be on the motor sport world to include women and train them as drivers.
She claimed that the idea of grid girls was "old fashioned" and they should be able to get in on merits.
But after Michelle revealed she got into the role after a friend dropped out, Ruth revealed she had a similar experience.
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Eamonn said: "It just occurred to me, I've had this thought that you will kick me in the shin for, did you not tell me you used to be a promotions girl?"
Revealing all, Ruth said: "No I said I did the same once, someone dropped out and a friend asked if I could come and do it and I was not very good."
Shocked Eamonn asked: "So you were a promotions girl?"
Ruth did admit there were a few problems that made her promotions career stop before it really began.
She said: "I was a bit bored. I was on my feet for so long."
Giggling Eamonn wanted to know when it happened and asked if there were pictures, as well as if his wife was "scantily dressed".
"No I was not," snapped Ruth, who revealed she was 19 when it happened.
* This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10.30am