ITV Loose Women announce first live tour including Manchester date

Reports have emerged today that suggest Carol McGiffin quit her role as a panellist on Loose Women after she made comments in public about the Covid-19 pandemic.The 63-year-old presenter is understood to have become embroiled in a spat with ITV bosses over the question of free speech and expression. In an interview she gave with TNT talk radio, Carol allegedly prompted the disagreement due to comments she made to suggest that news organisations had been "brainwashing" the public over the risks of Covid in order to spark widespread mental health breakdowns across the nation.The lunch-time talk-show panellist - who has appeared on the programme since the early 2000s - also suggested the then health secretary Matt Hancock attempted to bring Covid patients from France to the UK to fill empty hospital beds during the height of the pandemic.

Matty Healy and Taylor Swift are rumoured to be dating, and the Loose Women panel are already planning a collaboration with the American A-Lister.

Taylor Swift is 'madly in love' just weeks after her split from boyfriend Joe Alwyn. The Shake It Off singer, 33, is said to be dating The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, 34, son of Loose Women presenter Denise Welch, according to a source in The Sun. Incredibly, the couple are thought to have first got together 10 years ago before going their separate ways, but now they're rumoured to be back together again.

Loose Women viewers were left issuing a plea to the show's bosses as Rose Ayling Ellis made her first appearance as a panellist. The former EastEnders actress was welcomed onto the ITV lunchtime show as a guest panellist as opposed to a guest in a special show to mark Deaf Awareness Week.

Pregnant Paris Fury has shared just what packing looks like for her expanding brood as she took her six children to Disneyland Paris with her husband Tyson Fury. The family of eight spent the recent Bank Holiday weekend enjoying the magic of Disney with Paris sharing a look on Instagram.

Since announcing her explosive exit from Loose Women after 20 years, Carol McGiffin has received huge support from her co-stars. Following a two-month absence, Carol told fans that she had to step away from the stress of the ITV show and couldn't picture herself returning.The panel were left 'gutted' after the news but were quick to show their love on social media, following an interview with Best magazine and a post on Carol's Instagram page. Frankie Bridge said: "Gutted Carol xx".

Carol McGiffin has finally revealed to fans why she has not appeared on Loose Women for over two months now. The 63-year-old, despite being a regular face on the show since 2000, has recently stepped back but has remained tight-lipped on her decision until now. Breaking her silence, Carol explained to Best Magazine how the "stress" over upcoming contract negotiations had been impacting her life.

Ruth Langsford was left speechless during Monday's instalment of Loose Women after Denise Welch made a brutal dig about her stint on Strictly Come Dancing. Loose Women host Ruth, 63, was joined by Denise, 64, Brenda Edwards and Gloria Hunniford on Monday's episode, and the panellists took part in a game which involved them having to try and guess the name and location of iconic landmarks across the UK. A cropped photograph of the Blackpool Tower was shown, with Ruth correctly guessing the name of the landmark.

LL Cool J has revealed his first headline tour in 30 years – featuring the likes of The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt-N-Pepa and many more.The F.O.R.C.E. Live, standing for Frequencies Of Real Creative Energy, Live tour is set to commence on  June 25 in Boston at TD Garden.

Judi Love showed off a bizarre “skill” which sent the Loose Women audience into a frenzy during Thursday's episode. Judi’s secret skill was exposed following a conversation around a baby crying contest that is held in Japan.

Linda Robson is set to make her triumphant return to the world of acting in an upcoming movie with none other than former EastEnders actor Maisie Smith. Linda, who earlier this month enjoyed a solo vacation, is arguably most well known for her work as a Loose Women panellist alongside the likes of Stacey Solomon, Christine Lampard, Charlene White and Ruth Langsford.

Rose Ayling-Ellis will soon be back on the small screen as her TV return has been revealed. The former EastEnders star who played Mick Carter's long-lost daughter Frankie Lewis on the BBC One soap, left Albert Square last year after winning Strictly Come Dancing.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa star Paul Burrell has sparked a new feud outside of the camp with Loose Women star Janet Street Porter.The 76 year old panellist hit out at the former Royal butler's sensational claims in the jungle following the jam-packed launch episode.

Linda Robson is reportedly set to star in a new gangster film, titled Bermondsey Tales: Fall of The Roman Empire, after landing her first movie role in 10 years. The Loose Women panellist, 65, is said to be "excited" to be starring in the new movie, which will begin shooting in London later on this year. Linda, who is best known for starring in classic sitcom Birds of a Feather, will apparently play a character named Kath in the film, who is a relative of a mob boss.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith has revealed which reality show he'd love to take part in - and he'd be following in the footsteps of many past and present soap stars. However, if he does get the call about appearing on the hit ITV programme, the actor has made his first mistake.

Denise Welch marked a massive sobriety milestone this week as she celebrated 11 years since ending her “disastrous relationship” with alcohol.The Loose Women star, who joined the likes of Janet Street-Porter and Ruth Langsford on the ITV panel show in 2005, has been open about her battle against alcoholism in the past. And on Tuesday, the former Waterloo Road actress took to social media, where she penned a courageous letter reflecting on her 11-years of sobriety and urged people to consider their own relationships with alcohol. Denise, 64, shared two pictures on Instagram alongside her statement, with the first showing the actress when she was still embroiled in her battle with alcohol.

The Loose Women discussed their friendship on Tuesday's show, with Janet Street-Porter appearing to hint at a past feud with co-star Denise Welch. Host Kaye Adams asked her co-stars Janet, Denise and Brenda Edwards: "Should you stay in touch with ex-colleagues?" Janet, 76, spoke about her experience as a boss in the workplace and then referred to her fellow Loose Women panellists as her friends, before saying Denise "never used to" speak to her.

Former Loose Women star Saira Khan stunned with a dramatic hair transformation which she revealed on Monday.The now GB News presenter, 52, showed off her new hair on Instagram as she had her red colour redone and said she hoped her new locks would help prevent her from "being invisible". She posted a collage of four photos of her showing off her flaming new hair colour as she added shades of red in her dark hair for a pop of colour.

Mark Wright's Loose Women appearance has come under fire from some viewers after he was jokingly asked about 'getting naked' seconds into taking his seat on the panel. The former The Only Way is Essex star was on the ITV show on Thursday (April 13) to chat about his training for the upcoming London Marathon.

Clive Owen has spoken out to defend his ex-wife Amanda as he opened up about their split for the first time. The Our Yorkshire Farm star appeared on ITV's Lorraine on Thursday (April 13) where he told stand-in host Christine Lampard that he has a "massive part to play" in his relationship with Amanda coming to an end.