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Laura Kuenssberg returned to her flagship BBC politics show yesterday following four weeks off due to sad family news.
The 47-year-old’s businessman father Nick Kuenssberg died aged 80 following an illness and Victoria Derbyshire stepped in to present.
She last appeared on her eponymous programme on October 1 when she interviewed Rishi Sunak at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester.
Yesterday’s show saw her welcome Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, Labour’s John Healey, Arab League Assistant Secretary General Hossam Zaki, Succession star Sarah Snook, broadcaster Piers Morgan, Green co-leader Carla Denyer and former health minister Lord Bethell.
Ahead of the show she took to X, formerly Twitter, to thank fans for their support during her absence, writing: “Looking forward to being back… thank you very much for all the kind messages in the last few weeks, and to Victoria Derbyshire for holding the fort.”
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However, despite the sad reasons for her absence, many viewers took to the social media platform to make it clear that they preferred her replacement, Victoria.
A user with the handle @mjCurnow tweeted: “Is Kuenssberg back? Derbyshire was so much better,” while @TRexHen concurred: “Can’t we have Victoria Derbyshire back?”
@suchfun57 went on: “Boo.. bring back vicky d.”(sic)
A viewer calling himself @s*****dave4 made his feelings clear saying: “I won’t be tuning in, it’s been a lot more watchable with Victoria.”
@QuinnJ173155 aired their disappointment chiming in: “Shame it’s not @vicderbyshire hosting.”
@davidma62576154 stated: “Victoria Derbyshire would be massive improvement over Kuensberg.”(sic)
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However, some were delighted to have her back and let her know with their comments.
@floodhero wrote: “Hope all is well – Vicky did great job but looking forward to your ‘terrier like’ questioning!”(sic)
@Jamesh8 said: “Good to see you back Laura. I hope you are OK.”
@amanuel3456 chimed in: “I am so sorry for your loss Laura! It was very sad to hear, and wishing you all the best and hope you are well! And I am looking forward to seeing you back this Sunday!”
Meanwhile @Michael81273 said: “Good I have looking forward to your return for a long time now.”
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