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Vicky Pattison has opened up about the pressure that the Loose Women panel are under to get emotional reactions from their guests. Vicky, 35, was a regular panelist on the popular daytime ITV show from 2015 to 2019 and has claimed that producers would often push the panel through earpieces if they thought the guest was about to cry.

A number of famous faces took time to pay tribute to Michael Parkinson on Thursday after the news of his death at the age 88 was announced. Legendary for his long-standing TV career, the presenter interviewed a myriad of stars, including George Michael, boxer Mohammed Ali, Meg Ryan and many more.Taking to social media, fellow stars such as Eamonn Holmes and Lord Alan Sugar shared their condolences. Fondly beginning his post by dubbing the late star 'Parky', Eamonn wrote, "King of The Chat Show Hosts .

Sinead O'Connor said in an interview years before she died that she couldn't wait to get to heaven and see her mother again.The Irish singing icon passed away on Wednesday, 26 July, aged just 56 with her family breaking the news as millions mourned across the world. But an interview she did with American psychologist and TV host, Dr Phil, has resurfaced where the Nothing Compares 2 U singer admitted that she was excited at the prospect of seeing her mother again on the other side. The singer lost her mum, Marie, at the tender age of 18 after being in a car crash, but the relationship the two shared had always been difficult.

Viewers branded BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt's interview with Rita Ora as “flirty” and “excruciating” as she appeared on the show to promote her new music.The singer, 32, appeared on the news chat show on Saturday morning (15 July), where she opened up about her new album and relationship with husband Taika Waititi. However, just before the began talking about her music, Rita and host Charlie had an awkward moment of banter, which some fans called "excruciating" online.

Whilst it would be completely normal to assume contestants on Love Island are looking for their idea love match, this wasn't lthe case for one of last year's favourites, Luca Bish. Speaking to OK! exclusively, the 24 year old told us that he "didn't go there for a swim and to fall in love." Every year thousands of singletons around the country apply for a place in the villa in the hope of finding the one, but as the ITVX show has grown in popularity, some viewers have questioned whether certain contestants are searching for a mega-bucks clothing line deal, or a boost in social media numbers, rather than a romantic soulmate.

Twelve months after setting foot in the Love Island villa, Luca Bish describes the past year as a “whirlwind”. From working with Scott Disick’s brand Talentless to splitting from his girlfriend Gemma Owen, the former fishmonger, 23, has plenty to reflect on when we catch up with him. It’s safe to say Luca didn’t have an easy ride on the ITV2 dating show.

X Factor star Myles Stephenson, who is a musician from the show's previous winning act Rak-Su, was fighting back tears as he opened up on his baby son having a stroke on Steph's Packed Lunch today, Friday 16 June.The singer's little boy Shiloh was only diagnosed with cerebral palsy when Myles and his partner Keli, who also have a daughter named Sahara, realised there was a serious issue with their son.Trying to hold it together on the Channel 4 chat show, Myles explained the couple hadn't "noticed anything" during the pregnancy or once Keli had given birth. He said it ended up being around six months after Shiloh was born that both grandparents, who are nurses, realised something was wrong.They noticed that the little tot was "clenching his fists" but as first time parents, Myles and Keli hadn't expected anything to be wrong.

Coronation Street viewers were left in disbelief over Ken Barlow star Bill Roache's age on Monday's Lorraine as they refused to believe he is 91 thanks to his youthful looks.The actor, who was born in 1932 and has been on the cobbles since Corrie's first-ever episode in 1960, appeared on the ITV chat show to reveal he had gone skydiving for the first time in his life and he shared his experience with fans at home. In the pre-recorded feature, it showed a delighted Bill skydiving with an instructor before releasing the parachute and landing in a field.

This Morning viewers were in for a surprise on Monday as the hit ITV chat show's them tune underwent a new funky remix following Phillip Schofield's exit. Last month, Phillip, 61, stepped down after 21 years of hosting with immediate effect.

Adele broke down in tears during an emotional heart to heart with her close pal James Corden in the TV star's final Carpool Karaoke. The duo were filming the final instalment of the actor and chat show host's hugely-popular Late Late Show segment Carpool Karaoke, when the 34 year old singer started opening up about the difficulties of her divorce to ex-husband Simon Konecki, 49.The Rolling in the Deep superstar, who now resides in the US with her son Angelo, 10, whom she shares with Simon, was introducing a song "very special" to both her and James, 44.

This Morning paid tribute to host Phillip Schofield on Saturday as they celebrated his 61st birthday amid his current absence from the ITV show.Taking to Instagram on 1 April, the chat show shared a collection of snaps of Phillip, 61, on This Morning with co-hosts such as Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond. They penned: "Happy birthday @schofe, from everyone at #ThisMorning!" with a celebrating emoji to which Phillip liked from his own account.

Paul O'Grady was planning his return to the studio to continue on his radio show the day before his death, it has been revealed. The TV icon and chat show host was intending to get back to work and held a meeting with BOOM radio bosses before he "unexpectedly" passed away.The death of the For The Love Of Dogs presenter, who became an entertainment icon throughout his career on television, was sadly announced on Wednesday.

TV and comedy legend Paul O’Grady, who became a household name in the early noughties, known for his wit and love of animals, has died at age 67. Paul James Michael O’Grady was born in Birkenhead, on Merseyside, in 1955. Both his parents died young from heart problems – his father when O’Grady was in his late teens and his mother, whose maiden name was Savage, when he was 33.The name is believed to have inspired his famous drag alter ego Lily Savage, who helped propel him to mainstream success.The comedian and TV personality first rose to prominence as his drag queen persona Lily Savage in the 1980s and 1990s before going on to host a string of television programmes.

Holly Willoughby addressed co-host Phillip Schofield's absence on Monday's episode of This Morning. During the latest episode of the hit ITV chat show, Phillip, 60, was replaced by Alison Hammond.

From side splitting jokes to his cheeky grin, it's safe to say Michael McIntyre is no stranger to fame. The iconic comedian, 47, has been delighting audiences around the world for 15 years and back in 2012 even earned the title of highest-grossing stand up comedian in the world! Not only has he tickled audiences with his irreverent humour at venues across the globe, the cheeky star has also turned his hand to presenting duties too, with starring roles on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and most recently game show The Wheel.

This Morning fans went wild on Thursday's This Morning as Jennifer Aniston accidentally swore live on TV.The Friends star, 54, appeared on the ITV chat show via video with Adam Sandler to promote their new Netflix film Murder Mystery 2. However, things took a hilarious turn when Jennifer accidentally swore as she said "s***s and giggles".The two stars were talking about a scene in which Jennifer was "scared to fall off the Eiffel Tower".

Phillip Schofield was forced to briefly host Thursday's episode of This Morning on his own. During the latest instalment, Holly Willoughby had to run off set as she started having a coughing fit.

Actor and talk show host James Corden has opened up about his decision to quit presenting his popular late night talk show The Late Late Show. The British star, 44, has hosted the American talk show since March 2015, becoming a household name in the country, but announced he was stepping down in April this year. He has now said he made the decision to leave after realising that it felt like “a greater risk to stay".

Ellen DeGeneres has teased that another member of the Kardashian-Jenner family is pregnant as she grilled matriarch Kris Jenner on her children's plans for the future. Appearing on the show, 66 year old Kris was full of gushing words for her son and daughters as always, when the presenter suddenly turned conversation onto the next round of babies in the family. "Who's going to give you your 12th grandchild do you think?" Ellen, 64, asked, as Kris seemed taken-aback by the question.

Frankie Bridge has been sending "secret signals" to her Loose Women panellists while taking part on I'm A Celebrity 2021. Speaking on Thursday's edition of the ITV chat show, Kaye Adams revealed that Frankie, 32, had been sending messages to her co-star friends by using special body movements.

Linda Robson left Loose Women viewers concerned as she spoke to her fellow panellists about an accident on holiday.The 63 year old admitted that an incident at a water park in Portugal left her so distressed that she ended up "wetting herself". Speaking on Tuesday's edition of the popular ITV chat show, Linda explained: "I've been to Portugal, with my friend Lesley Joseph.

Saturday Night Live star Norm Macdonald has died at the age of 61, after a private battle with cancer for the last nine years.The comedian’s producing partner Lori Jo Hoekstra along with his management firm confirmed his death, Deadline has reported.The star was a firm favourite on SNL and regularly had audiences and viewers in stitches when he did the chat show rounds, and was a beloved comedian in American television. "He was most proud of his comedy,” Hoekstra told the US publication.

Laura Whitmore has confirmed she’s returning to Majorca for the game-changing Love Island Casa Amor recoupling.The TV presenter, 36, has only appeared on the main show once since this year’s launch, pairing up the couples for the first time from a social distance in the garden before returning to the UK. However, with one of the biggest moments of the series run incoming, Laura has been told to pack her bags and return to the chaos once more.

Joe Lycett has claimed his entire “tantrum” on Steph’s Packed Lunch, which saw the comedian storming off the Channel 4 programme hosted by Steph McGovern on Thursday, was staged.The TV funny man has released a lengthy statement saying his aim all along was to get the yoghurt drink brand Yop to stop using “white PET plastic” as it’s “much harder to recycle”.

He's not the most obvious choice for a male pin up - but fans swooned over Richard Madeley as the TV host celebrated his birthday on Thursday. Expressing disbelief that the presenter was turning 65, Instagram users dubbed him a "sexy beast" as they commented on a shirtless picture posted by his daughter, Chloe.

A brand new talk show helmed by comedian Deirdre O'Kane is set to brighten dark winter nights on Saturdays this November on RTÉ One; the six part series, Deirdre O'Kane Talks Funny, will uncover what makes some of Ireland’s best loved personalities tick and celebrate careers which have entertained the nation via stage and screen.

Jeremy Kyle's fiancée Vicky Burton, 37, has reportedly given birth to the couple's first child – a baby boy. According to The Sun, the arrival of the couple’s son is "the best news" following a difficult year for the pair, which saw Jeremy's chat show axed.