Loose Women fans were left confused as they noticed Stacey Solomon's absence from the new group photo to mark International Women's Day.
Female ITV presenters including Frankie Bridge, Josie Gibson, Alison Hammond and Lorraine Kelly gathered together for the powerful snap, which was released this weekend.
The ITV daytime show's Instagram accounts for Loose Women, This Morning and Lorraine shared the photo on their profiles with the caption: "After almost two years apart, the female hosts of Daytime are coming together to celebrate International Women's Day!
"Watch the special video, filmed earlier this month, on the This Morning app now."
And while fans piled on the praise for the stunning snap, some couldn't help but ask where Stacey, 32, was.
One wrote: "Where’s Stacey" followed by a crying face emoji as another questioned: "Where's Stacey Solomon?"
"Beautiful pic but Where's stacey x" a third added.
But now, ITV have explained Stacey's absence in a statement as a representative told The Sun: "Stacey was still on maternity leave when the shoot took place."
Stacey went on maternity leave in the summer, shortly before she welcomed daughter Rose in October.
The Loose Women star has since begun to take on work projects again and her return date to the ITV daytime show was recently confirmed.
Presenter Kaye Adams said on Friday's episode: "We've got a real treat for you next week when Stacey comes back to the show after maternity leave."
Kaye added that Stacey would be bringing her daughter Rose in for everyone to meet.
"Cannot wait to see her, have a wonderful weekend," Kaye added before the show wrapped for the weekend.
Meanwhile, Stacey also recently announced she is replacing Tom Allen as co-host alongside Liam Charles.
Stacey shared the happy news as she posted a photo of herself alongside Bake Off winner Liam and judges Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden on her Instagram.
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She wrote: "I honestly can’t believe it" alongside a crying face emoji.
Stacey added: "Love you all so so much I don’t think I’d get the chance to do any of these amazing things without your support and kindness so THANK YOU for being best Insta family anyone could wish for."
Crafting and home renovation queen Stacey recently teased with her followers that she was working on a special new project when she told them she’d been working away and had been taking her baby daughter Rose with her.
The star, who is also mum to Rex, Zachary and Leighton, also said the new job had been pushing her out of her comfort zone.
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