A difficult subject got Loose Women viewers all choked up as Ruth Langsford was brought to tears on air, Manchester Evening News reports. The ladies were discussing how people attempt to deal with the passing on their beloved pets on Tuesday's episode (March 28).
A recent upsetting scene on Coronation Street, in which Evelyn Plummer had to have her greyhound Cerberus put to sleep after falling ill.
During the discussion, Ruth began to tear up, admitting: "Oh I can't bear it!" Coleen Nolan added: "Oh my god, you're actually going to cry - it's not even your dog!" Ruth responded: "I know!" as Coleen interjected: "It's acting!"
"I know, but you know, I'm a massive Corrie fan... Oh god," Ruth said, as she teared up more. "That's because you're thinking of Maggie," Coleen added.
Maggie is Ruth and husband Eammon Holmes' rescue dog. During the episode a photo of the fluffy, black, pointy-eared hound was shown, as Ruth explained: "Little Maggie is probably about 13 [years old]."
Ruth sniffled, grabbed a tissue and wiped her eyes as the tears began to flow. "Oh god... Look at her there, she's a bit grey!" The other Loose Women suggested the panel move on to another matter instead.
Many Twitter users shared their sympathy with Ruth, with many confessing seeing her teary eyed had them feeling very emotional.
@dylansmummy2006 said: "Big hugs to Ruth, I’m sure Maggie will be around for a good while yet. You had me crying #LooseWomen" and @carolinefoulis added: "I’m crying too Ruth! The death of a pet is just heartbreaking #loosewomen".
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@W1966Caroline added: "@RuthieeL big hugs I would be just the same in your seat, I’ve cried buckets over my pets through the years, just thinking about it & when it happens lots of love #LooseWomen" and
@pamwade8 said of the heart-breaking Corrie episode: "I couldn’t even watch the episode, no shame in crying @RuthieeL #LooseWomen" and @corriedalexo said: "ruth crying over the dogs bless her losing a pet is absolutely devastating and maureen portrayed that so well in corrie #LooseWomen #corrie".
@Anya_u2 added: "Aw bless you @RuthieeL lost my westie year ago. Heartbreaking. #LooseWomen".
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