ITV Loose Women under fire for 'very awkward' Mark Wright interview as he's asked to 'get naked' after tiny pants display

Since announcing her explosive exit from Loose Women after 20 years, Carol McGiffin has received huge support from her co-stars. Following a two-month absence, Carol told fans that she had to step away from the stress of the ITV show and couldn't picture herself returning.The panel were left 'gutted' after the news but were quick to show their love on social media, following an interview with Best magazine and a post on Carol's Instagram page. Frankie Bridge said: "Gutted Carol xx".

Carol McGiffin has finally revealed to fans why she has not appeared on Loose Women for over two months now. The 63-year-old, despite being a regular face on the show since 2000, has recently stepped back but has remained tight-lipped on her decision until now. Breaking her silence, Carol explained to Best Magazine how the "stress" over upcoming contract negotiations had been impacting her life.

Ruth Langsford was left speechless during Monday's instalment of Loose Women after Denise Welch made a brutal dig about her stint on Strictly Come Dancing. Loose Women host Ruth, 63, was joined by Denise, 64, Brenda Edwards and Gloria Hunniford on Monday's episode, and the panellists took part in a game which involved them having to try and guess the name and location of iconic landmarks across the UK. A cropped photograph of the Blackpool Tower was shown, with Ruth correctly guessing the name of the landmark.

A supermarket is under fire for the increasing the price of another shopping essential from its cheapest range. The hike in the cost of Asda's Just Essentials coffee brings the price of a basket of basic groceries to an all-time high in our weekly comparison, at £12.77.

Judi Love showed off a bizarre “skill” which sent the Loose Women audience into a frenzy during Thursday's episode. Judi’s secret skill was exposed following a conversation around a baby crying contest that is held in Japan.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa star Paul Burrell has sparked a new feud outside of the camp with Loose Women star Janet Street Porter.The 76 year old panellist hit out at the former Royal butler's sensational claims in the jungle following the jam-packed launch episode.

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly caught the attention of some I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here viewers for the wrong reason after their Shaun Ryder joke fell flat. Fans of the ITV reality series tuned in on Monday night (April 24) as a brand new spin-off version got underway.

Denise Welch marked a massive sobriety milestone this week as she celebrated 11 years since ending her “disastrous relationship” with alcohol.The Loose Women star, who joined the likes of Janet Street-Porter and Ruth Langsford on the ITV panel show in 2005, has been open about her battle against alcoholism in the past. And on Tuesday, the former Waterloo Road actress took to social media, where she penned a courageous letter reflecting on her 11-years of sobriety and urged people to consider their own relationships with alcohol. Denise, 64, shared two pictures on Instagram alongside her statement, with the first showing the actress when she was still embroiled in her battle with alcohol.

Loose Women fans will be pleased to hear that the award-winning daytime show is hitting the road.

It was "never likely" Meghan Markle would attend King Charles' Coronation after she was put in an "impossible position", Royal sources have claimed.The Duchess of Sussex, 41, will not be attending the King's crowning in May, with husband Prince Harry, 38, jetting to the UK alone for the celebrations, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Thursday. Meghan will remain in California, where she and Harry are based, with the couple's two young children, Archie, three, and Lilibet, one.

Meghan Markle was "never likely" to attend King Charles' Coronation next month after being put in an "impossible position". It was announced earlier this week that after weeks of speculation, Prince Harry would attend the historic event while Meghan stayed in America with their two children - Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Mark Wright has flaunted his buff body during a swim, massage and cryotherapy treatment ahead of running the London marathon later this month.The 36 year old television personality shared a series of clips to his Instagram stories on April 12 as he embarked on a day of self-care amid his intense marathon training - and he left little to the imagination! He first gave fans an insight into the entrance and reception area at CPASE, an exclusive members-only luxury health club and gym in Cheshire, before showing-off the health club's luxe sauna and stylish swimming pool. "Come to Cpase for a little gym session - and most importantly, a recovery day," he said.

Loose Women star Denise Welch proudly displayed the results of her weight loss as she posed in her underwear in a recent photograph.The 64 year old TV star, who was branded 'hot stuff' in a new swimsuit snap, took to her Instagram Stories to show off her figure in a black underwear set and revealed she's been "healthy eating" and weight training recently to overhaul her physique. Denise posed in her dressing room as she sported a full face of glam make-up and a pair of white trainers in the snap, which she shared with the caption: "Keeping up my weight training and healthy eating".

Mark Wright is said to be in the midst of a row with the landscapers responsible for the sprawling garden at the £3.5million Essex mansion that he shares with his wife, Michelle Keegan.The 36 year old former TOWIE star has previously revealed his "devastation" that the 60 bay trees he had specially imported over from Tuscany, Italy at £500 each had died over the winter. MailOnline reports that another former TOWIE star, Billie Shepherd, has the same trees at her own mansion, but hers are said to be "thriving".The publication claims that when Mark complained about the dead trees, the company Lush Landscapes, accused him of using the wrong kind of soil. Mark is said to be furious that the trees were even recommended in the first place, as they cannot thrive in harsh winters and sub-zero temperatures.

READ MORE: S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole's romance with bandmate Hannah Spearritt They expected the star would keep the shirt they had bought for him, but he decided to leave it behind, the Mirror reports. Taking to Twitter after his chat show appearance on February 8, 2018, he explained where he had left the shirt and why. Heartbreakingly, he did not want anyone to think he had stolen the item of clothing.

Linda Robson has opened up about going on a solo trip to Majorca – following recent speculation about her marriage.The presenter, 65, spoke about the trip away on the Good Friday episode of Loose Women, with Linda sharing her experiences with her fellow panellists.The mother-of-three told her fellow presenters that she had "a few days away" in Majorca on her own, after her eldest daughter Lauren and her grandchildren were unable to come with her on the trip abroad. Linda told her colleagues that her daughter instead decided to have a "little family holiday" with just her husband and two children, resulting in the presenter opting to go alone instead.

Loose Women's Coleen Nolan has been secretly living with TV competition winner Orlagh Hartnett, who she sweetly calls a "daughter", for a year after the 21 year old became estranged from her own mother. Orlagh, who just won E4's Fred's Last Resort show, moved into Coleen's house in Cheshire last year and has been friends with the star's daughter, Ciara, 22, since the age of seven.

Mark Wright has admitted that he was left "devastated" after a costly mistake at his new £3.5million mansion left him £30,000 out of pocket.The 36 year old former TOWIE star has been busy overseeing the renovation projects for the sprawling Essex property that he shares with actress wife, Michelle Keegan, 35. No expense has been spared when it comes to creating their perfect abode, including Mark forking out £30,000 on trees to frame their property, with the view of creating more privacy for the famous couple.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney has been testing out a new look as she earns praise for her work on-screen. The actress is currently part of a big storyline for the ITV soap after her character Amy Barlow accused her friend Aaron Sandford of raping her.

PARIS (Reuters) - French junior social affairs minister Marlene Schiappa is facing criticism from her own party for posing in a white dress for the cover of Playboy, with French media reporting Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne called Schiappa to express her displeasure. The furor comes at a time of social unrest in the country as the government is facing a big backlash over pension reforms.