Ruth Langsford pulls out of TV appearance after falling sick with 'horrible' bug Former This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford has been forced to pull out of a live TV appearance after she fell ill with a "horrible tummy bug" and will be replaced Ruth Langsford (Image: Ruth Langsford Instagram ) Ruth Langsford had to withdraw from a live TV appearance due to illness. The former This Morning presenter revealed she was suffering from a "horrible tummy bug" and would not be appearing on her QVC fashion show. ‌ Instead of being on air for the two-hour slot from 7pm to 9pm, Ruth, 65, will be recuperating at home. In her announcement, she disclosed that Melissa Hardy would be stepping in for her. ‌ Read more Olly Murs' wife hits back as singer is bodyshamed after dramatic transformation In an Instagram post featuring a picture of the two together, Ruth wrote: "I've got a horrible tummy bug so unfortunately can't do my show @qvcuk tonight." She then added: "Thankfully the wonderful @melissahardystyle is stepping in for me so I hope you can join her. Some lovely new pieces launching!". Article continues below Ruth first introduced her clothing line on the shopping channel seven years ago. She now hosts a weekly show and promotes the ranges on her social mediaas well. The collections are inspired by the ITV star's everyday wardrobe. Article continues below Last year, she returned to screens just weeks after her split from Eamonn Holmes became public knowledge. The star later confessed it had been a difficult time for her. Ruth, who shares son Jack, 22, with Eamonn, added: 'I'm not delighted my marriage is over but I've accepted that my marriage is over, so I am trying to now embrace the fact that I'm single and can make choices that are just about me."