Ruth Langsford breaks down in tears on Loose Women and says she ‘misses her mum’ amid coronavirus lockdown
Ruth Langsford broke down in tears on Loose Women as she admitted she misses her mum amid the coronavirus lockdown.
The TV personality, 60, became emotional when speaking about her family during the show on Thursday morning.
The panel was discussing the last time they ‘had a good cry’ before they shared their recent experiences.
Candid: Ruth Langsford, 60, broke down in tears on Loose Women as she admitted she ‘misses her mum’ amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Ruth said she had a ‘little cry in her kitchen’ earlier this week after she phoned her parents.
She began to tear up again as she recalled how her son had found her crying before putting his arms round her.
Stacey Solomon also revealed that she occasionally cries in front of her sons but said that they often were unsure how to handle it.
Heartfelt: The panel was discussing the last time they ‘had a good cry’ before they shared their recent experiences
Ruth finished the segment by addressing viewers with: ‘It’s all right to cry, because I’ve just done it on the telly.’
Loose Women returned to TV last week following a six week break due to the current health crisis.
Earlier this month the network shared behind-the-scenes images of the panelists in rehearsal as they practiced social distancing measures in line with the government’s guidelines amid COVID-19.
Emotional: Stacey Solomon also revealed that she occasionally cries in front of her sons but said that they often were unsure how to handle it
The long-running panel show, which is traditionally filmed live in front of a packed studio audience, was taken off-air in March.
There is no studio audience and some necessary additional tweaks to its usual format.
With the country remaining on lockdown for the foreseeable future and social distancing still advised, three panellists feature on the studio desk, with a fourth appearing via video-link from home.
Those in the studio will sit with a suitable distance between one another.
Backstage pass: ITV released a glimpse into how Loose Women made its return to the air earlier this month
Alongside current topics, the returning show will also will focus on mental health issues as part of their award-winning Lighten the Load campaign.
Andrea McLean said: ‘Loose Women has been a part of my life for thirteen years, so to suddenly not be meeting up with my friends, catching up over a latte and hearing the latest about what’s going on in their lives has been really strange.
‘As the whole world will agree – chatting over video call just isn’t the same! I can’t wait to get back to work, get back into the studio and give our lovely viewers some much-needed love and laughter at lunchtime; it’s what we Loose Women do best!’
New format: The network shared behind-the-scenes images of the panelists in rehearsal as they practiced social distancing measures in line with the government’s guidelines amid COVID-19
Brenda said: ‘Loose women were on lockdown, but now I’m glad to say, we’ve found a way to help you brighten up your day, adhering to restrictions and social distancing, we’re coming back, live on air, to bring you back your swing.
‘With lots of laughs, topics and discussions on the day, we also have debates that make YOU want to have your say!’
Nadia added: ‘We can’t wait to share all that’s been going on with the audience as they have always been the fifth loose woman.
‘We’ve shared everything over the last twenty years, so it’s only right and proper that we share now at one of the most difficult times in recent history. Missed you girls!’