Denise Welch and Fern Britton are among a string of celebrities who have hit out at the police over their latest update regarding missing person Nicola Bulley, with the Loose Women star branding them an "absolute disgrace".
The former This Morning host, 65, took to social media on Wednesday to question the possible 'undertones' to the news Nicola had been considered a high-risk missing person from the start of the investigation, as Lancashire Police publicly revealed the mum-of-two had "significant issues" with alcohol.
Comedian Janey Godley, Denise Welch and former Coronation Street actress Nicola Thorp echoed Fern's concerns on Twitter, as many wondered if it is necessary for the public to know Nicola was dealing with a drinking issue brought on by her ongoing struggles with the menopause.