Viewers welcomed Brenda Edwards back to the Loose Women panel with love and support following the death of her son, Jamal Edwards.
Musician and producer Jamal Edwards died in February this year after a sudden illness. Since then, his mother and Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards has been absent from the show but has returned today for the first time.
In an interview with co-host Coleen Nolan, Brenda said she "needed" to return to the show and the time was right, as it was a part of Jamal's life just as much as hers. She added: "I've missed everyone but I thank you for supporting me, and being there at the end of the phone with me."
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As she made her comeback, she was joined by Coleen, Kéllé Bryan and Ruth Langsford on the panel. Fans commended Brenda on her return, complimenting her strength and positivity.
One viewer said: "Wishing Brenda all the love and strength in the world on her first episode back, such huge admiration for her #LooseWomen. " Another said: "Welcome back @brenda_edwards It’s so hard going back to work after a bereavement #LooseWomen".
Brenda sent a tribute to her son via Twitter as she sang Sia's Chandelier in a video making her way to the studio. She captioned the post: "First show back @loosewomen with @ruthlangsford @coleen_nolan @kellebryan with bespoke liquorice jewellery and my corridor sessions today I dedicate to my baby Jamal who would love this cheeky cameo from the divine @thescript_danny #SelfBelief #loosewomen."
Fans once again rallied around Brenda, showing support for her first day back. Another comment said: "So lovely to see you back on loose women. Have missed your beautiful smile. Sending you a big hug." Another added: "Lovely to see your smiley face back Brenda your strength and determination is admirable xx".
Brenda has said that she had felt "overwhelmed" over the sheer volume of support she had received in the wake of Jamal's death and that she were "so grateful".
