Ruth Langsford was 'replaced' as host of Loose Women on Wednesday, with viewers massively divided over her replacement.
In the last few weeks, ex This Morning star Ruth has been the presenter most frequently at the helm of the ITV lunchtime show, being joined by an array of different co-stars, including Linda Robson, Janet Street-Porter, Frankie Bridge and Coleen Nolan. And it was Coleen who stepped up once again to anchor Loose Women, as the live broadcast was shortened to just half an hour for the second day in a row.
Ruth announced to viewers on Tuesday that ITV had 'cut' the show because of horse racing coverage from Royal Ascot, as the episode came to an abrupt end and on Wednesday, it was the job of Coleen to ensure that everything ran smoothly and to clock as Loose Women again was jut given a 30 minute slot in the schedule.
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Coleen was a panellist for years before getting the opportunity to be presenter but, in the last few years, fans have seen her switch to the head of the panel on numerous occasions, as Ruth and colleagues Kaye Adams, Chistine Lampard and Charlene White take time off.
Wednesday's programme saw the panel, which also included Linda, Kelle Bryan and Gloria Hunniford, discuss everything from divorce battles to 'game changing' gadgets, as well as Coleen starting the show with updates on the search for the missing Titanic submarine. Coleen has plenty of fans amongst Loose Women viewers, but some people watching at home were left wishing for Ruth to make a swift return.
Taking to Twitter to react to Coleen as host, one posted: "Not being mean but She can’t even read the autocue awkward silences funny looks etc it’s a bit cringe," with another tweeting: "Ruth is much better." Taking a completely difference stance; before Wednesday's show had even begun, a big Coleen fan tweeted the TV star to celebrate her being presenter, writing: "Whoop whoop! @NolanColeen anchor on @loosewomen again, love when you are on and anchor, going to be fab as per usual, can't wait to watch, should do it more often."
