Ruth Langsford absent from This Morning after falling ill

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Ruth Langsford has pulled out of presenting Friday’s This Morning after falling ill. Her husband and co-presenter Eamonn Holmes reassured viewers she was not suffering “a fever or a dry cough” – symptoms of coronavirus.

Rochelle Humes, who regularly guest hosts the ITV programme, was drafted in as a replacement. Holmes broke the news on Twitter ahead of the show, saying his wife was “a bit under the weather”.

Sharing a photo of Humes, he said: “In 4 Ruth today. The Bad news is @RuthieeL is a bit under the weather. “The good news is Rochelle is not.

So we r together from 10am on @Itv. Hope u can join us.” During the ITV broadcast, Holmes told viewers: “The sharp eyes amongst you may have realised Ruth is not here … she’s under the counter. “