Loose Women viewers shared their concern for TV personality Katie Piper after her appearance on the ITV panel show sparked discussion among fans.
The 42-year-old campaigner and presenter joined fellow panellists Kaye Adams, Jane Moore and GK Barry on Thursday’s episode of Loose Women, where the group discussed a range of topical issues including Britney Spears’ recent arrest, female body image and prenuptial agreements.
However, the broadcast came during an especially emotional week for Katie. News had recently emerged that the man who orchestrated the devastating acid attack against her in 2008 may now be eligible for parole after serving his minimum prison term.
Viewers notice Katie Piper’s appearance on Loose Women
As the show aired, several viewers took to social media to say they were worried about Katie’s wellbeing, with some suggesting she looked unusually pale during the episode.
One viewer wrote that Katie appeared to have “a terrible colour today” and added that they hoped she was okay. Another fan echoed the concern, commenting that Katie looked like she had “lost all colour” in her face.
Not everyone agreed with the speculation, however. A third viewer suggested the lighting or makeup might have played a role, joking that all of the Loose Women panellists looked a little grey and even calling for the makeup department to be replaced.
Despite the chatter online, Katie herself appeared upbeat.
Katie reassures fans with smiling post
Shortly after the programme aired, Katie shared a series of photos on social media showing off the outfit she wore for the show.
Posting a cheerful snapshot of herself in a chic two-piece suit with softly waved hair, she captioned the image: “Suited for today’s Loose Women.”
Fans quickly flooded the comments with messages of support and admiration.
One follower told her she looked “amazing”, while another enthusiastically wrote “Wow wow wow wow.” A third fan called her “so beautiful,” and others praised the stylish look she had chosen for the show.
The positive response from supporters seemed to reassure viewers that the mother-of-two was doing well despite the difficult headlines surrounding the possible release of the man behind her attack.
Loose Women taking a short break
At the end of Thursday’s episode, host Kaye Adams also revealed that Loose Women would soon be taking a brief break from television.
She told viewers that the show would return next month, wishing audiences a wonderful weekend and Easter before signing off.
The temporary pause in the programme’s schedule is partly to make way for ITV’s coverage of the Cheltenham Festival, which takes place next week.
