Christine Lampard halts Loose Women for 'breaking news' announcement that leaves viewers astonished

Loose Women's Andrea McLean broke down in tears when she announced her departure from the show back in December 2020. Andrea, 54, who was a host on Loose Women for 13 years and spent 23 years on ITV daytime, explained that she wanted to help more women and would be taking a risk by pursuing a new career path. Ever since, she has been focusing on on her mindset app, This Girl Is On Fire, and her Mastering Midlife podcast which she hosts alongside her husband, Nick Feeney.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards has candidly declared she's too busy for love right now. The 55 year old television personality, known for her role on the daytime show has opened up about her personal life, stating in an interview with Woman's Own: "No, I'm single and loving it. I don't need a man, or a woman.

The Loose Women panel are new and huge set to welcome a new guest next week as they enlist EastEnders favourite Natalie Cassidy to join them, despite last appearing as a panellist in 2012. She’s one of EastEnders’ best known characters after first appearing on the hit BBC soap 30 years ago and although the star has recently teamed up with Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page to launch a new podcast, named Off the Telly, where they'll catch up on topical TV, Natalie is adding another notch to her working belt as she joins the Loose Women cast.

As Loose Women favourite Nadia Sawalha approaches her 60th birthday this year, she’s not taking any moments for granted.The telly favourite has spent years fighting for her friend Hannah Gardner, who has secondary incurable breast cancer, facing off against MPs in Westminster and spending hours by her side while she gets treatment in hospital. As she exclusively tells OK!, it’s given her a whole new perspective on life.

Loose Women viewers were shocked by the panel's discussion on body hair during the live ITV show.The presenters' chat turned to women growing excess hair in later life on Friday's show, 21 June, with hosts Kaye Adams, 61, Judi Love, 44, Linda Robson, 66, and Dame Kelly Holmes, 54, all weighing in with their views. "Have you noticed increased body hair as you've got older?" asked Kaye at the start of the segment, explaining that 75% of women do so, for various reasons including the menopause, hormonal changes and certain medication.

Nadia Sawalha was visibly moved on Loose Women as she opened up about her ADHD diagnosis.The 59 year old presenter took part in a heartfelt segment dedicated to ADHD back in November 2022, where she spoke with fellow individuals living with the condition, including her spouse Mark Adderley. In an emotional pre-recorded video, Nadia shared that after completing a questionnaire, she consulted with a specialist named Rebecca for a full assessment.The assessment involved a deep dive into Nadia's life, from her childhood experiences to her adult coping mechanisms and feelings.

Loose Women is being taken off air to make way for days of live sport, with the ITV stars warning viewers not to expect them back on screens tomorrow.The show is going to be absent on Wednesday and Thursday when Euro 2024 football will be shown in its place - and slashed on Friday with a half-hour show airing because of coverage of the racing at Royal Ascot.Tomorrow, Loose Women will make way for Croatia v Albania and on Thursday it is getting bumped by live coverage of Serbia v Slovenia, both of whom are England's rivals in the tournament's Group C.

Loose Women star Olivia Attwood stunned fans as she returned to the ITV show. Olivia, 31, had been away from the show as she was filming a new TV project in Greece, but made a return to the panel on Thursday 14 June.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has shown off the lavish lifestyle of her cats as she revealed she built them a custom-made patio when she moved house. Speaking to host Charlene White, who quizzed her on the 'lovely' lifestyle her beloved pets have been living, Coleen was keen to explain why she had the luxury outdoor space built for her kitties. Viewers were shown inside the incredible enclosed outdoor space, complete with scratch posts, plants, and even their own sun lounger.The space also included the cats' only indoor area for chillier days, which Coleen gushed was their very own bedroom.

Former Coronation Street star Denise Welch has shared an emotional Instagram post after she visited the hospital where her son Louis was treated as a baby, and reconnected with the nurse who cared for him more than 20 years ago. Denise, who is best known for her feisty appearances on daytime chat show Loose Women, showed her softer side as she and Louis visited Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool.

Denise Welch has furiously shut down claims Loose Women is 'all about her', telling those who criticise her appearances on the ITV show to "shut up".The panellist opened up about some of the backlash she receives from TV viewers in a new interview. Denise, 66, is known for being outspoken on Loose Women and regularly ends up involved in clashes with her co-stars as well as guests on the daytime show. Her opinions and views have seen her become the subject of criticism from ITV viewers, who have complained she speaks about herself too much while on the panel.

TV icon Gloria Hunniford has opened up about her recent health scare that led to her being rushed to A&E.The Rip Off Britain and Loose Women host had been diagnosed with kidney stones shortly before the festive period. After an initial operation, another procedure was needed three weeks later to remove a stent placed during the first surgery.

Frank Lampard has confessed that his wife Christine keeps a close eye on him, as he made an appearance on Thursday's episode of Loose Women. The 45 year old football manager joined the show via video link to chat about Soccer Aid with actor Martin Compston, who might be better known as DS Steve Arnott in Line of Duty.

Loose Women fans have predicted that it is likely ITV producers will keep TV presenter Stacey Solomon apart from Denise Welch following their heated debate on the lunchtime chat show on Monday. Sort Your Life Out presenter Stacey, who is a Loose Women panellist, returned to the show on Monday 3 June but twice clashed with Denise during the episode.

Sarah Ferguson made a hilarious Love Island confession live on Loose Women, as she joked about coupling up with Joey Essex.The Duchess of York, 64, appeared on the ITV daytime show on 5 June, where she discussed a variety of topics including politics, her journey with skin cancer, and even Love Island. As producers played a clip of TOWIE legend and Love Island bombshell Joey in the villa, the panel began discussing how he mentioned he was searching for his 'Queen.' When Christine Lampard joked that Sarah might be the royal woman Joey is hoping for, the Duchess had a hilarious response. She quipped: "I should be there.

Loose Women panellist Janet Street-Porter caused a bit of a stir among ITV's daytime viewers after she cheekily took a jab at her co-star Denise Welch during Tuesday's episode.

Sarah Ferguson made a delightful appearance on Loose Women on Wednesday, as she opened up on her relationship with the late Queen, and provided an update on her health.

Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor appeared slightly lost for wards when it was announced her co-star had quit while she was live on Loose Women. The actress was back on the ITV lunchtime show's panel on Wednesday (June 4) following her successful stint on the programme last month.

Fans were shocked at a comment made by veteran journalist Janet Street-Porter on Loose Women on Tuesday 4 June that was directed at fellow talk show panellist Denise Welch.The pair, along with Brenda Edwards and host Christine Lampard, were debating whether parents should pay their children to encourage them to pass exams when Janet boasted that she had earned 11 ‘O’ levels at school. Ex-Coronation Street star Denise spoke about her own experience of education: “When I was doing my ‘O’ Levels, my mum and dad could have offered me the world and I would have still climbed down the drainpipe to go and be with my boyfriend.

Stacey Solomon has revealed that she has been left with a black eye following her latest home improvement project.The TV star, 34, recently revealed that she has added two adorable little ducklings to her ever-expanding family. Following the duckling's arrival, Stacey has been building a coop for them. However, this took a rather painful turn on Monday night (3 June) when she continued the building project despite the sun going down.