Andrea McLean says ‘bravest’ moment of her life was quitting Loose Women

Judi Love became overcome with emotion on today's Loose Women, Wednesday 24 August, as she told her ‘Life Before Loose’ story. Judi, 42, joined the Loose Women panel in 2020 and, alongside hosting the popular daytime TV show, the mum-of-two is a stand-up comedian, radio presenter and OK! columnist.

By her own admission, Kaye Adams isn’t the most obvious person to join this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up.The popular Loose Women presenter has spent her entire life avoiding dance floors, describes herself as “not good at the sexy stuff” and admits that the one and only time she took dance lessons she was asked to leave. So, her decision to take part in this year’s contest is one that even she still can’t quite understand. “I don’t know what came over me, I really don’t!” Kaye laughs.

Loose Women's Linda Robson has opened up about her heartbreaking rehab ordeal after self-harming and battling OCD.The 64 year old former actress, best known for playing Tracey Stubbs in the sitcom Birds of a Feather, got candid about her struggles with mental health and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) after a viewer of the show, Connor, got in touch about his own battle with OCD. Speaking to her fellow Loose Women panellists, Linda opened up about her experiences, which was at its worst around two years ago and resulted in her being put on medication. She said: "Well I, like Connor, have got a bit of OCD so everything has to be really clean, and at the moment we've got mice in our house so it's really stressful.

The Loose Women panellists again touched on rumours that there's feuding amongst during today's (August 22) show, when a Quickfire Questions game saw one viewer pose the question: "Who decides what days you do and what seat you sit at?" Reports of feuding within the Loose Women camp have swirled for years and the women are often being asked to clear up allegations of in-fighting. Nadia Sawalha, 57, answered the question by saying: "What people don't realise is that until we get in, there is no show.

It's the line-up announcement we've been waiting for all year... Strictly Come Dancing is officially on its way back to our screens! Amongst the toe-tapping talent that BBC producers have recruited for the upcoming series in Autumn is television presenter and Loose Women frontwoman Kaye Adams. And Kaye's on-screen gal pal and last year's Strictly star Judi Love has exclusively recounted to OK! the words of wisdom she handed down following her stint.

Darius Campbell Danesh first found fame on our screens in Pop Idol in 2001, where he made it to the final of the live singing competition against Will Young and Gareth Gates in a contest that gripped the country. But although the star finished the series in third place, it was the beginning of a successful performance career Darius, who went on to release successful albums, appear in the West End, write a book and travel the world with his music.

Christine Lampard makes no apologies for stepping back from her full-time telly career to focus on her family – although two kids, she says, is quite enough. “I’m too old,” laughs the 43-year-old Loose Women panellist, as she ponders the prospect of adding to her brood. “I think if I was younger I would have thought about it, but I feel very blessed with the two of them – and I’m knackered! "I rarely find time for myself.

Brenda Edwards has announced very special birthday plans for her late son Jamal.The Loose Women panellist, 53, will host a thoughtful event to “celebrate the life” of her music entrepreneur son on what would have been his 32nd birthday.The DJ, who found fame after setting up the music platform SBTV in 2006, died on February 20 at the age of 31. In his memory, grieving mum Brenda said she has planned a “mega cook up” at Studio 338 in London for August 24.The presenter shared a poster for the event on her Instagram, writing: “Every year I have celebrated my baby’s birthday and this year will be no exception, it’s gonna be a very memorable day celebrating the life of Jamal! “For more information and to book tickets please see @sbtvonline see you there! Thanks very much.” The poster says surprise guest performances are yet to be announced.

Christine Lampard is married to one of the most successful footballers of all time - so it’s no surprise she believes they have a future Lioness in the making.The Lorraine host has revealed that their talented daughter Patricia loves football so much she has joined a club - at just three years old. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Christine, 42, said: “Patricia is so good at kicking a ball, she goes to a football class every week at the minute. And my little boy Freddie - he loves kicking a ball too.They kick the ball to each other.

Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is in talks to become a Loose Women regular after wowing bosses on the ITV daytime show, a source has told OK! . The 27 year old made her debut on the panel on Monday alongside boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti as they discussed their time in the villa. And now a source has revealed that ITV bosses are eyeing her up to feature on the show more often, after coming across as “really fun and genuine”.

Love Island winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu and Davide Sanclimenti appeared on Loose Women today but some viewers have labelled the couple's chat "uncomfortable" following comments from one of the panelists. Ekin-Su, 27, looked stunning in a strappy red dress and Davide, 27, was wearing his trademark white shirt with an open collar to show off his tanned chest.The interview began with host Ruth Langsford saying the pair seemed a "bit dazed" and a giggling Ekin-Su agreed that winning the show "hasn't sunk in." Nadia Sawalha then chipped in to say she thought this year's series was "the best Love Island in years" and that her and her husband had considered cancelling their holiday so as not to miss the last two weeks.

Andrea McLean has revealed she didn't set out to share she had suffered a nervous breakdown on live television back in May 2020, but she tells us she is glad she did in the end. The 52-year-old opened about having a nervous breakdown before the coronavirus lockdown in 2019 while speaking openly with her Loose Women co-presenters. And Andrea admits she even "forgot" she was opening up in front of the whole nation.

Andrea McLean said making the bold decision to leave Loose Women after 13 years was one of the bravest things she has done in her life so far. And after presenting on the show for the last time in December 2020, the mum of two, 52, has revealed she doesn't watch the show since her exit. "To be honest, I don’t watch any telly.

Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds OBE has signed up to Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The gold-medal winning athlete is the sixth celebrity contestant to be announced. She'll hit the dance floor with Loose Women star Kaye Adams and Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh.

Denise Welch went through a rough patch last year when she had to bid a sad farewell to her father, Vin.SEE: Denise Welch sparks comments in incredible leopard-print swimsuitThe pair were incredibly close, and during the week, Denise touched the hearts of many of her fans when she shared a never-before-seen photo of her father. In the snap, the pair walked arm in arm through a snowy forest and Denise looked stunning in a pair of knee-high wellies, long tan coat and a striking red top that would've put nearby robins to shame.WATCH: Denise Welch speaks out about clinical depressionVin was smiling into the camera and looked very dapper in a green overcoat and grey jumper.SEE: Denise Welch looks spectacular in gorgeous swimsuit during Croatian getawayMORE: Denise Welch leaves ITV party early - Loose Women reactIn a moving caption, Denise wrote: "Found this picture of Dad and me that I've never seen before," and she ended it with a string of heart emojis.Vin passed away last September, and sharing the news the Loose Women star shared a poignant photo of herself grasping his hand in a hospital bed.

Kaye Adams has been announced as the fourth contestant to join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up.The 59 year old, who was recently left "shocked" to learn she needs hearing aids in both ears, shared the news herself on the hit ITV show Loose Women on Friday 5 August. Hollyoaks star Will Mellor was the first confirmed contestant to take part in the show on Thursday morning, with Kym Marsh joining him on the line-up not long after. Earlier today, it was also revealed that BBC Radio 2 host Richie Anderson will be taking part with a male professional dancer on the show – following on from John Whaite and Johannes Radebe's pairing in 2021, which made history.

Loose Women star Carol McGiffin was left disturbed after she saw what her face would look like full of fillers on Thursday.The 52 year old was discussing with the panel whether a prescription should be required for lip fillers, when she was presented with an image of her face with an Instagram filter applied, giving herself a plump pout and cheeks. Carol was clearly unsettled by the augmented selfie, despite having dabbled in cosmetic surgery herself following a facelift, which she also openly discussed.The daytime host said: "I've had a facelift as everybody knows [but] I haven't had all of that work done that was in [that picture].That is a very, very disturbing look for me.

Loose Women star Kaye Adams will allegedly hit the dancefloor this year for Strictly Come Dancing when the show makes its long awaited return next month. Kaye, 59, will join her fellow Loose Women panellists Judi Love and Ruth Langsford in taking part in the popular BBC dancing competition. A source said of her signing: “Kaye is a classic Strictly signing.