ITV’s hit daytime show Loose Women took a hilarious turn as the ladies decided to dress up as hot dogs to honour a milestone achievement, but some fans at home were not impressed

ITV’s Loose Women left viewers cringing as long-serving panellist Janet Street-Porter celebrated her 1000th episode.

Leading the way on Monday, July 8, presenter Christine Lampard was joined by Coleen Nolan and Linda Robinson as they looked back at Janet’s time as a Loose Woman. First appearing on the show in 2011, Janet has undoubtedly been highly entertaining and memorable throughout the years.

Looking back at her highlights on the show, Coleen, Christine and Linda spoke about Janet’s previous four marriages which she often discloses on air, as well as her dog Badger and how she enjoys spending time with him. But one moment in particular seemed to stick out as a sore thumb for the ladie s- which was Janet dressed as a hot dog.

Speaking candidly, Janet confessed she hated wearing the costume on the show and admitted that she often dislikes wearing fancy dress altogether. But her co-stars were having none of it and told her that they wanted her to wear the same hot dog costume that she wore a few years prior.

The Loose Women panel dressed as hot dogs to celebrate Janet Street-Porter(Image: ITV)

But after the advert break, fans were left surprised when they saw all four ladies dressed as hotdogs to honor their friend. Explaining her love for her friend and co-star Christine shouted: “We’re doing this for you, Janet because we love you!”

However, the wackiness didn’t stop there. Later on, they also hired an Elton John tribute act to serenade Janet near the end of the show. But with all the commotion going on, some viewers were not amused and headed over to X formerly known as Twitter to share their opinions. One viewer said: “Hot dog panel. All time low. Cringe to the max.”

Janet celebrated her 1000th episode(Image: ITV)

Another confused viewer asked: “What the fresh hell is this?” While a third fan included a gif with the word “embarrassing” plastated on top of it.

A fourth disappointed viewer also added: “The show has been dumbed down for over a decade with poor content and scripted unexciting women. Same old, same old. The show needs to move up and not treat lunchtime viewings as dumbed-down television.”

A tribute act serenaded Janet and the ladies(Image: ITV)

But despite the backlash, some fans enjoyed fun-filled content that was on offer. One viewer said: “Elton John impersonator TERRIFIC!”

While another said: “Stop complaining about the people on loose women and what they say. Just deal with it.”