First Date fans blindsided as Loose Women star makes unexpected appearance on show

Ruth Langsford's eye-watering salary has been unveiled, with the TV favourite believed to have raked in millions last year. Ruth remains one of the highest-paid daytime TV stars in the business - 27 years after finding fame on the small screen. The 63 year old has hosted a string of TV shows throughout her career, including ITV's This Morning and Loose Women, and new figures show she reportedly earned £2.3 million in 2023 - a staggering £6,285 per day.

Loose Women viewers were left in tears after Strictly legend Sir Bruce Forsyth's wife, Lady Wilnelia Forsyth, came on the show. Sir Bruce, who was a big star on Saturday night TV, passed away at 89 in August 2017. His wife, Lady Wilnelia, 66, who once won Miss World, appeared on Loose Women on Wednesday, 28 February, where she spoke to panellists, Christine Lampard, Coleen Nolan, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Katie Piper.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Comic book author Brian Michael Bendis has set a first-look deal with Amazon is already developing three TV series under the new pact based on his previous works: “Jinx,” “Murder Inc.” and “Pearl.” “Jinx” is a crime-ridden love story unfolding on a high stakes treasure hunt, per Amazon’s series description. Our players are: Jinx Alameda, a bounty hunter at the top of her game who’s tired of her grimy life; Goldfish, a charming con man and wanted felon who falls head over heels for Jinx; and Columbia, Goldfish’s loose-cannon partner, who has big criminal dreams.

The Chase is a favourite on our TV screens, and we've come to know The Chasers quite well. But we don't often see Anne Hegarty, Mark Labbett, Paul Sinha, Shaun Wallace, and host Bradley Walsh outside of their smart suits and away from the popular ITV series.They all lead quiet lives when they're not on the game show, and they have beautiful homes all over the country where they like to relax. Let's take a look inside the homes of The Chase's stars...

Loose Women's Penny Lancaster left her co-stars in stitches after opening up about her sleeping arrangements with husband Sir Rod Stewart.The policewoman appeared in the audience of the ITV show on Friday, 23 February. Penny, 52, was supporting Rod, 79, while he was being interviewed by the Loose Women.The singer appeared on the show alongside Jools Holland, 66, to speak about their new joint album and tour. Prior to their interview, the panel - Judi Love, Kaye Adams, Myleene Klass and Sunetra Sarker - had been discussing sleeping arrangements.

Loose Women star Linda Robson has bravely opened up about how she was banned from her granddaughter's carol service one Christmas at the height of her battle with alcoholism.The TV star, 65, confessed it "broke her heart" after she'd suffered a breakdown and she was then told she wasn't allowed to attend - due to her troubles with drinking. But Linda, who has three children and two grandchildren, detailed how she knew she needed to stop as she felt like she was "losing everything." She also thanked her Loose Women co-stars for their support and explained how they checked on her during her darkest times.

Loose Women's Charlene White has bravely opened up about a health condition that left her struggling to open her eyes.The 43 year old presenter took to Instagram to share before-and-after photos, showing how her makeup artist has been covering marks around her eyes as she waits to see a specialist about an allergic reaction. "Before the 'ewww what's wrong with her eyes!!' messages start flooding my inbox after @loosewomen, I've had an allergic reaction to something (and have had for months now) but it's pretty bad this morning. Could barely open my eyes at 3am," she wrote.

Loose Women host Charlene White has opened up about the long-running allergic reaction that almost completely shuts her eyes. On Instagram, the 43-year-old uploaded before-and-after shots behind the scenes of the ITV talkshow. Charlene's caption read: "Before the "ewww what's wrong with her eyes!!" messages start flooding my inbox after @loosewomen, I've had an allergic reaction to something (and have had for months now) but it's pretty bad this morning.

Denise Welch has opened up about her latest health nightmare on Loose Women, revealing that she finally has her life back after an "absolutely miserable" ordeal.The Waterloo Road actress returned to Loose Women this morning after facing another health setback with her vertigo - a condition which leaves sufferers feeling dizzy and disorientated. Denise, 65, has battled the condition for the past 15 years, revealing that it feels like she's "falling off the edge of something" and impacts her particularly when she's going to sleep. "My normal vertigo would be like if I'm walking around, normally 90 percent of the time, I'll be okay," she said on Loose Women today.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has opened up about her views on marriage and revealed that she would consider tying the knot with partner Michael Jones, but only if he signs a prenup. The 58 year old presenter, who has been previously married to EastEnders actor Shane Richie and musician Ray Fensome, expressed her reluctance to undergo the financial complexities of divorce again. Despite finding prenups unromantic, Coleen emphasised the importance of protecting her assets and avoiding the distressing legal battles she endured in her past marriages.

Peter Andre and his pregnant wife Emily appeared on Loose Women on Thursday where the couple's gender of their unborn baby was 'revealed' live on the ITV lunchtime chat show in front of audiences.

As another exciting edition of First Dates got underway on Tuesday evening (13 February), fans at home tuned in to a Valentine’s special of the popular Channel 4 dating show, with a new batch of singles hoping to find a lasting connection. But just moments into the show, viewers at home were shocked by one of the contestants taking part, Macy, after it was revealed she was currently 33 weeks pregnant and due to give birth in just seven weeks' time.

A leading royal expert and author has suggested that Prince Harry will need to say sorry to Queen Camilla to mend his relationship with his father, King Charles. Joining Tuesday's instalment of ITV's Loose Women, Ingrid Seward spoke to the panel about Prince Harry's difficult relationship with his father.

Loose Women panellist Linda Robson has addressed rumours of a rift with her co-stars with a succinct and cutting response. Speaking to OK! at the TV Choice Awards, Linda discussed her ideal Galentine's Day guests and didn't hesitate to name her fellow Loose Women, stating: "We'd all go out together, we like a little daytime or afternoon [trip]," debunking any speculation of discord among the panellists. In fact, Linda expressed gratitude for the support she's received from her colleagues, particularly her longtime friend Janet Street- Porter.

As she unveils her new memoir, Truth Be Told: Tales From A Baggy Mouth, full of fascinating stories about her life and career to date, national treasure Linda Robson opens up about it all in a glamorous shoot with OK! magazine. Speaking honestly about her divorce from husband Mark Dunford, she also tells us about her laughs with the Loose Women - as well as their unwavering support - and her strong bond with her Birds Of A Feather co-stars, Pauline Quirke and Lesley Joseph.

Linda Robson says fans of her iconic sitcom Birds Of A Feather will still ask her about the iconic sitcom to this day. And it got the royal stamp of approval, as amongst the show’s biggest fans, she tells OK!, are our very own Royals - including Queen Camilla. She said of the 76 year old, who is currently supporting her husband Prince Charles through his cancer battle: “Camilla loved it.

Loose Women star Linda Robson isn’t exactly behind the door with her own sex confessions on the panel - but as she wasn’t embarrassed to tell OK! about in our exclusive interview, it was her friend who once caught her by surprise on that front. Discussing the fun she and her fellow Loose Women have on the show, where no topic is off the table, the Birds Of A Feather star, 65, opened up about one instance last year in which the ladies’ chat in the make-up room, before they went live, turned to sex. Linda told OK! that her mischievous colleague and good friend of many years, Denise Welch, bought her a vibrator and proudly presented it to her one day.

Linda Robson confirmed her split from her husband Mark Dunford of 33 years after rumours of their rocky relationship.The Loose Women presenter, 65, announced that she had split from her husband in November last year as she said "enough is enough", reports Mirror Online. Before confirming the news, speculation sparked of an impending split after Linda confessed to not being intimate in two years and jetted off to Mallorca for a solo trip, following reports of a 'rough patch' with Mark. It appeared to be a challenging time towards the end of their marriage with Linda dropping numerous hints while appearing on the Loose Women panel.

Loose Women star Linda Robson has shared her battles with mental health and alcohol addiction. In a new memoir, the 65-year-old actress opens up about her life and talks about dark experiences in her past. Ahead of publication, Linda shared an extract which reveals she struggled with insomnia, OCD and was put on suicide watch at one point after suffering a breaking down.

Coleen Nolan has kicked off her first ever solo UK tour and her Loose Women co-stars Saira Khan and Ruth Langsford made sure they were in the audience to cheer her on. Coleen, 58, began her tour, titled Naked, in Blackpool on Friday, 9 February, with 15 more dates lined up across the UK in towns such as Stockport, Bolton and Bournemouth.