Loose Women's Denise Welch marks sobriety milestone as she recalls 'frightening' addiction

Special constable Penny Lancaster has revealed how she was on "alert" to protect the public as part of the police force working at the King’s Coronation.The former model and TV presenter, 52, who is married to Sir Rod Stewart, began volunteering with City of London Police after appearing in Channel 4 show Famous And Fighting Crime, in which celebrities swapped their day jobs with those of emergency service professionals. She later completed her training to become a special constable in April 2021.

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.

King Charles’ Coronation will see a host of famous faces pile into Westminster Abbey - but one recognisable royal will not be among them. Sarah Ferguson, known as Fergie, has confirmed that she will not be attending the historic ceremony on Saturday (6 May). The Duchess of York, 63, has previously revealed how she was not invited to the Coronation - and was not offended by that.

Former Coronation Street star and Loose Women panelist Denise Welch, who is the mother of rocker Matty Healy, has surprised fans with her A-list connections. In March 2023, the 64 year old left fans stunned when she gave a speech at Michael Caine’s 90th birthday dinner - and it was reported that her rude jokes left A-list actor Tom Cruise in fits of laughter.

Rumours have been circulating today that The 1975 singer Matty Healy and Taylor Swift have struck up a romance after being pals for quite a while.

Taylor Swift posed for snaps with Loose Women panellist Denise Welch months ago while attending a 1975 concert, ahead of rumours of a romance between Taylor and the band's frontman Matty Healy. Denise, 64, shared the photo to her Instagram page the morning after the show, penning the caption: "Oh what a night at a sold out 02.

Matty Healy AKA the frontman from the UK rock band The 1975 is pretty famous in his own right.The 34 year old started the band back in 2002 with his high school mates but it wasn’t until 10 years later that Matty and co had their breakthrough and first big break. Fast forward a decade, and Matty is arguably one of the most prominent male figures in rock - both for his songwriting and his rock n roll antics. Not to mention his two year relationship with fellow British singer-songwriter FKA Twigs.

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.

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.

Loose Women's Denise Welch says she would rather pledge her allegiance to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle than King Charles. During a discussion on Monday's episode of the show, the panelists talked about the upcoming Coronation of King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla which is taking place on 6 May. It was recently revealed that members of the public - both in the UK and overseas - have been asked to pledge their allegiance to the new King.

No one is relishing the comfort of sisterhood more than I’m A Celebrity: South Africa favourite Helen Flanagan since she’s been back from the jungle, as it’s claimed she’s been turning to her single gal pals for relationship advice. According to sources close to the former Coronation Street actress, 32, the mother-of-three has been leaning on former Countdown mathematician and I’m A Celeb campmate Carol Vorderman, 62, since her split from footballer fiancé Scott Sinclair last year. “Helen told Carol on the show that she and Scott had split up, but asked her to keep it a secret,” they told OK! .

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.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis, who won the show in 2021, has announced her next TV project.The former EastEnders actress, 28, who played Mick Carter's long-lost daughter Frankie Lewis on the BBC One soap, left Albert Square last year. Since then, the star has popped up in various TV spots, most recently appearing on Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice's road trip series Adventures in Sicily.The sweet moment when Rose arrived on the sun-soaked Italian shores was heart-warming for fans who adored her friendship with Giovanni on Strictly, but she hasn't filmed anything where she's the main star. That's now about to change though, as Rose, who has been deaf since birth, is appearing on Loose Women for a special one-off instalment.

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.

Denise Welch has celebrated being 11 years sober today (Tuesday, April 18) by sharing a transformation picture with her social media followers branding it her 'greatest achievement'. In the past Denise has been very open about how alcohol "ruined" her life for 15 years prior to her going sober. The Loose Women star has now shared a side-by-side snap of herself before and after she had her last-ever alcoholic drink, and the difference is incredible.

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.