ITV's Loose Women star 'welcomed back' to show with huge on-air surprise
ITV's Loose Women kicked off in high spirits as they welcomed a much-loved panel back to the show
Loose Women got off to a warm start on Thursday's instalment as they welcomed back panel member Tanni Grey Thompson, who has been absent for some time.
Jane Moore, who was at the helm of the show, introduced her trio of panel members, which included Katie Piper, Coleen Nolan, and Tanni.
As she approached the Olympic wheelchair racer who kicked off her career in a club in Cardiff, Wales, Jane said with a huge smile on her face, "Welcome back, Tanni. It's been a while."
Tanni was excited to have made a comeback, but even more thrilled that her panel members had a huge surprise in store for her. Jane said, "You're a Jason Donovan fan, aren't you?" To which Tanni gushed, "I used to watch Neighbours all the time, and I cried at the wedding..."
Before she could finish her sentence, the actor appeared at her side on the programme, embracing her with a kind hug on-air.
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