Gloria Hunniford breaks down in tears on Loose Women marking late daughter's 60th

Gloria Hunniford has discovered she is related to comedian Tom Allen. The family connection was revealed in an upcoming episode of ITV ancestry series DNA Journey. In a preview clip, Tom – who has learned he is related to a well-known celebrity - is seen waiting nervously in a bar.

Loose Woman panellist Gloria Hunniford made the shock discovery that she's related to a famous comedian.

As the country faces yet more parliamentary turmoil, the Loose Women panel discussed whether it’s time to bring back Boris Johnson. The question split the panel, with Linda Robson speaking favourably of the former Prime Minister while Coleen Nolan disagreed with the idea of bringing him back. Noting that she “always gets slaughtered online” when she backs Boris, Linda continued to say: “I do think he did the best job he could do during Covid.

Andrea McLean shared her own story at the event and recalled memories of her mum’s experience of the menopause when Andrea was a teen.This is not the first time the 53-year-old former GMTV and Loose Women presenter has revealed how having a hysterectomy in 2016 led to her experiencing menopausal symptoms. Andrea has already written a book about it – Confessions Of A Menopausal Woman – and in 2018 she also launched the website This Girl Is On Fire that tackles the menopause and other subjects important to women.

The Loose Women ladies appeared less than impressed as they lost out to This Morning at Thursday night's National Television Awards – with one panelist even appearing to keep her hands on her lap instead of applauding her fellow ITV stars. This Morning's win received mixed reactions within both Wembley Arena itself as while some audience members applauded, boos could also be heard. And it seems the Loose Women were among those rather disappointed with the win, as they looked on stone-faced as Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby made their way to the stage.

Loose Women viewers were left shocked when panellist Coleen Nolan confessed that she spends a fortune on smoking each year.The former singer, 57, appeared on today 12 October's episode where she, Kéllé Bryan, Jane Moore, and Christine Lampard discussed the topic of healthcare. As the panel began to talk about smoking, they pondered not only the physical but the financial issues than can be caused by this addiction.

Linda Robson has been married to her husband Mark Dunford for more than 30 years and together they share two children.MORE: Linda Robson's wedding photo of lookalike daughter Lauren sparks major reactionBut the Loose Women star made a very surprising revelation about her marriage this week during an appearance on the ITV show – leaving viewers stunned. WATCH: Linda Robson reveals 30th wedding anniversary giftsLinda, 64, was discussing her private life with her fellow panellists when she revealed the impact her Catholic upbringing has had on her relationship with Mark.READ:- Loose Women's Linda Robson shares very rare family photos of her only sonMORE: Linda Robson's impressive home with husband Mark is totally unexpectedShe admitted: "I find it quite difficult. I've never undressed in front of my husband so when I put my pyjamas on, I go in the bathroom." Linda and Mark have been married since 1990The actress continued: "My kids have seen my undressed but not my husband or former partners because my mum was Irish Catholic."READ: Loose Women star Linda Robson reveals terrifying Christmas ordealMORE: Loose Women hosts' lavish houses: Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan, moreLinda and Mark tied the knot back in 1990 and are parents to singer songwriter Louis, 30, and daughter Roberta (known as Bobby), 26.

Kerry Katona broke down in tears on Tuesday 11 October’s Loose Women as she recalled her abusive relationship with ex George Kay. Kerry, 42, shares eight year old daughter Dylan-Jorge (DJ) with George.The pair were married between 2014 - 2017. He passed away two years after their divorce aged 39 from a suspected drug overdose.

The X Factor star Alexandra Burke appeared on Loose Women today (October 10) in her first TV appearance since giving birth to her first child in July. Joining panellists Ruth Langsford, Katie Piper, Janet Street Porter and Jane Moore, the singer, 34, became emotional as she revealed the reason she's decided to keep her new baby's name and gender out of the news. Ruth, 62, said: "You've haven't revealed the name or the gender of the baby, tell people why?" Alexandra took a deep breath and said: "I've never really spoken about this but obviously I come from X Factor and that's a public show and I'm very grateful for the platform, it's made me who I am today." The star continued with her voice cracking: "I hate getting emotional talking about this but I asked for all this, my family never." She then had to take a pause as the Loose Women hosts hosts comforted her before continuing: "The impact on them is hard.

Former Loose Women star Saira Khan says the real reason she quit the show was after she claimed bosses tried to make her join OnlyFans as a PR stunt. Speaking to The Mirror, Saira, 52, told how the “shocking” request was the final straw in what she says was a string of desperate bids to get publicity for the ITV show as ratings dropped. Saira added bosses cared more about viewing figures than her mental health and said that she was asked to have a mould made of her vagina for a Body Stories campaign.

Coleen Nolan is a very proud mother of three children.MORE: Coleen Nolan delights with rare photo of all three children - fans reactSo, her son Jake's latest comments have no doubt caused her great heartache. WATCH: Coleen Nolan discusses wedding dilemma with Loose Women co-starsJake, 30, is the son of Coleen and her ex-husband, EastEnders star Shane Richie.He is well known to fans of Emmerdale, having starred as Isaac Nuttal on the hit soap, and later found fane as the lead vocalist of Rixton, who charted at number one with their single, Me and My Broken Heart. But it seems Jake – who was previously engaged to Little Mix's Jesy Nelson – has seen a change in fortune recentlyHe shared his thoughts about his career on TikTok after one user asked him what he was up to these days.

Gloria Hunniford was left very emotional as she remembered her late daughter on Loose Women on what would have been her 60th birthday today.

Kaye Adams has admitted she's "gutted" after being axed from Strictly Come Dancing in last night's tense dance off with Bros star Matt Goss. In a video statement posted to social media on Monday, Kaye, 59, who appears in a soft navy blue dressing gown said: "So I have finally surfaced after the craziest weekend imaginable." She adds: "Obviously I'm gutted at myself in that I panicked in that dance off.

We’ve been captivated by his sexy moves and jokey manner – but Will Mellor admits he wouldn’t be on the show if he hadn’t developed a new perspective on life after losing his beloved dad. The star, who shot to fame in Hollyoaks, has referred to his dad Bill as his “hero” and says he was left “crippled” when he died just two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer during the pandemic. But while Will, 46, says it was a “horrible time”, it has taught him he should be “grabbing opportunities and making memories”.

Loose Women viewers were treated to a little karaoke on Friday's show when host Charlene White got up and belted out Christina Aguilera's Lady Marmalade.