Andrea McLean explains why putting up Christmas decorations was 'bittersweet'

direct to your inbox Andrea McLean threw caution to the wind as she hosted her last Loose Women show. The ITV presenter announced her decision to leave the chat show last month after 13 years.

Andrea McLean was in floods of tears as she hosted her last ever episode of Loose Women. The Scots TV presenter decided to bring her 13-year stint on the show to an end after the coronavirus pandemic made her reassess her life.

Andrea McLean broke down in tears as she hosted her final episode of Loose Women before leaving the show on Wednesday 16 December. Loose Women star Andrea, 51, recently announced she would be leaving the ITV daytime talkshow after 13 years as the coronavirus changed her perspective on life.

direct to your inboxLoose Women's Andrea McLean hosted her final show today after 13 years.The presenter was reduced to tears during the ITV programme after announcing her decision to quit last month.Andrea was joined by Coleen Nolan, Janet Street-Porter and Judi Love as all the stars paid tribute to their colleague and friend.She also received plenty of gifts as well as message from fellow stars including Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Lorraine Kelly, Ben

Andrea McLean knows more than most what a difference a year can make.The Loose Women host’s world was falling apart last September, having just undergone a hysterectomy leaving her with complications and unable to walk.Andrea admitted she was left with no alternative to surgery and would often be doubled up in pain before presenting the ITV daytime talk show due to her battles with endometriosis and the perimenopause.But things are finally looking up as she prepares to tie the knot for the third

direct to your inboxThere will be tears on ITV today as Andrea McClean waves goodbye to Loose Women.The presenter announced last month that she is leaving the ITV panel show after 13 years.Today (Wednesday), Andrea will appear on Loose Women for the final time.She admitted on Tuesday's show that she was "trying not to think about it" being her last show and added that she may tear up before she bids the popular lunchtime programme farewell.Andrea, 51, announced her departure in November live on

She's never one to shy away from discussing her life, but on Monday's Loose Women, Coleen Nolan was left flustered after her co-stars exposed her new love interest.The mum-of-three, who previously said she would vote for ex Shane Richie to do every trial on I'm A Celebrity, told the other ladies to stop trying to reveal all as she giggled nervously.

Andrea McLean’s final Loose Woman show has a confirmed date after she revealed her exit from the show last month. The 51-year-old announced she will be departing the ITV programme before filming wraps up ahead of the Christmas break - bringing a lengthy 13-year career with the show to a close.

Presenter Eamonn Holmes has come under fire after his appearance on Loose Women’s Loved Ones special on Wednesday, with fans suggesting that he speaks to wife Ruth Langsford “as if he hates her.” He joined the panel alongside Joe Swash who accompanied his girlfriend and Loose’s resident crafting queen Stacey Solomon.

Loose Women star Andrea McLean (who recently announced the news that she would be leaving the show after Christmas) loves nothing more than spending time at home with her husband Nick Feeney and her children Finlay and Amy.She often shares glimpses inside on social media, and has been doing so even more since the coronavirus pandemic began. The property boasts an open-plan kitchen and living area, home office and huge garden, as well as plenty of places for Andrea to read and work.

Christmas will mark the end of an era for Andrea McLean, who is set to step down from the Loose Women panel after 13 years.The presenter, who joined the ITV show back in 2007, struggled to fight back tears as she revealed her news to the nation on Monday’s programme. Andrea, who has worked with ITV daytime for 23 years, revealed that she wanted to help more women and was taking a risk by following a new career path.

reports.Fighting back emotion, she dabbed at her eyes with a tissue as she explained: "It was a really, really big decision to jump to see if I fall or fly."And I just thought, 'I will never know unless I try.'"So, I'm saying good bye to Loose Women."She clarified that she wasn't actually leaving Loose Women today but just that she was making the announcement now.She said she will continue hosting the ITV show "until at least Christmas" before she tries her hand at something different.And Andrea