Judi Love returned to the Loose Women panel for the first time in a month following her dad's death.
The panelist, 40, shared the sad news on Instagram last week, but joined co-stars Ruth Langsford, Janet Street-Porter and Coleen Nolan on the ITV show today.
As she was welcomed back on the show, Judi said: "It’s still very sensitive, very raw, a feeling of shock really."
Opening up about her break from social media to spend more time with her family, she said: "Having time off and that happening, it just reminds us how precious time is and it’s just made me have so much compassion for those who have lost loved ones over this year.
"For me, I’m at a place where I just take each day as it comes.
"I had these two parents who were migrants, came from Jamaica, and I have a world of opportunities, I meet amazing people like yourself, and I just want to continue that legacy."
Last week, Judi paid tribute to her dad in an emotional Instagram post, in which she explained that she had tried to make her dad comfortable over the last few weeks and hoped that he would "rest well".
Sharing a picture of herself linking arms with her dad as they both smiled, she wrote: "I feel empty and heartbroken for many reasons RIP Dad These last few weeks I tried to make you comfortable, I tried to get to you dad, I really did. Rest Well."
Her colleagues and friends commented on the post as they paid their respects, with fellow Loose Women star Ruth Langsford writing: "So sorry Judi...condolences to you and your family. Sending you the biggest hug."
While Denise Lewis commented: "So sorry for your loss."
Great British Menu judge Andi Oliver wrote: "Oh so sorry lovely xxx."
Earlier this month, Judi announced that she was taking a break from social media in order to "sit still and embrace the simple things".
She shared a screengrab of two tweets of hers which read: "What a day, week and year! Seriously... Life is so precious! Don't waste it or take it for granted. Love, laugh, live and create beautiful memories. Let's stay connected and keep talking to each other!
"Through this year so much has happened and changed, please put your mental health as a priority.. #MentalHealthMatters."
Judi captioned the tweets with: "The last week I’ve been sitting in a place of reflection, this year has been heavy for many... There so much that we’ve all seen, lost and experienced... In this moment I choose to sit still and embrace the simple things, sit still in gratitude and prayer for those that feel lost and alone..
"I choose to detox mentally and emotionally as this year we’ve seen so much, we can not constantly be surrounded by trauma and never found a place for healing. Whatever way you can find a place of peace and comfort gravitate to this and start your healing.. Take the time out x."
*Loose Women airs weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV
