Judi Love hints she's the new Love Island host: 'It's between me and Maya Jama!'

Comedian and OK!'s weekly columnist Judi Love has issued a tribute message to The Royal Family following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly passed away at Balmoral Castle yesterday. "Yesterday was a truly emotional day after learning of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth aged 96," Judi says.

Judi Love once "cried" over the cost of school uniforms for her children. The 42-year-old TV star - who worked in social care before launching a career in stand-up comedy and eventually found wider fame when she became a regular panelist on 'Loose Women' in 2020 - has a 12-year-old son and a 17-year-old daughter from a previous relationship and can resonate with struggling parents trying to deal with the cost of living crisis. She said: "I remember crying out of worry when my daughter started secondary school because I was unsure we’d be able to afford her school uniform.

It’s been quite a summer, with celebrities making the most of the weather as heatwave has followed heatwave. But with the summer of 2022 now drawing to a close, we take a look at just how the stars have kept it "real" with their bodies while sunning themselves – whether on family holidays or by getting away for a “reboot” before the onset of autumn.

Comedian and OK! 's treasured columnist Judi Love has opened up on being unable to afford her children's school uniforms at the start of her career while reflecting on the new cost of living crisis. Writing in her column this week, Judi also gives us the lowdown from her final ever episode on The Big Breakfast - revealing her favourite interviewee - congratulates rapper pal Dave for becoming Leeds Festival's youngest ever headliner and praises Lizzo for hitting back at fat-shaming haters. As well as this, she wishes her condolences to the families of Olivia Pratt-Korbel and Kyra Hill.

Laura Whitmore has been pictured in rehearsal for her West End debut after announcing her departure from Love Island as host. The Irish TV presenter, 37, who is joining the cast of supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story, appears concentrated in the pictures as she plays out scenes alongside her co-stars.

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.

Brits are waiting in anticipation to discover who will become the next Love Island host. Irish model Laura Whitmore, 37, announced she would be stepping down as presenter of ITV2's hit reality show this week.

Comedy star and OK!'s treasured columnist Judi Love has given her verdict on the public criticism following the news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be returning to the UK for a string of charity events next month. Writing in her column this week, Judi also has her say on the footballing row and social media death threats forced upon Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen.

Love Island narrator Iain Stirling might be the next to leave the ITV2 show after his wife Laura Whitmore announced her departure.