Loose Women panellist Ruth Langsford has returned to the show after a long break from the show.

Langsford had announced her return on Instagram, telling her followers she'd be back "on the Loose" as she posted a snap from the set.

She then appeared on the chat show today (July 22) after two months away. At the end of May, news broke of Langsford's divorce from her husband, former This Morning co-presenter Eamonn Holmes.

"Can I just say I'm so happy you're back," Loose Women host Coleen Nolan said as the live audience cheered on Langsford, with Janet Street-Porter adding: "Thank god."

"It's very nice to be back with you," Langsford replied with a smile.

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Langsford hasn't commented directly on her separation from the GB News presenter.

The TV hosts, who used to present This Morning together for ITV, announced their separation following 14 years of marriage in a brief joint statement on May 25.

Holmes addressed the split on air during his breakfast programme a few days later, thanking viewers for their support.

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"Just before we move on, we'd just like to thank people for your support for Ruth and I over the last few days as to the news of our separation. Your support for both of us is very much appreciated."

During her time away from Loose Women, Langsford has shared some updates with fans on her social media, recently taking to Instagram to share she'd treated herself to a hair salon trip to get hair extensions.

Loose Women airs on weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.


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