Loose Women chaos as Kaye Adams reveals guest is 'not in the building'

Carol McGiffin is nothing if not straight-talking - and during our exclusive shoot with her and husband Mark Cassidy at a beautiful vineyard in the south of France, where she now lives most of the year, she was certainly true to form. Speaking of ITV chatshow Loose Women, which Carol was a popular panellist on until her shock departure in April 2023, the star, 64, admitted that she misses being a part of it - but for various reasons would never go back, including that nowadays, she personally finds the show ‘boring’. “It was once a great job.

Carol McGiffin and her husband Mark Cassidy look relaxed and absolutely besotted with each other during our gorgeous exclusive shoot in the south of France. When we catch up – in a vineyard at the Hotel Saint Vincent in Saint-Tropez, an hour and a half away from their home – they are the first to admit that outspoken Carol and softly spoken Mark are like chalk and cheese.

When Carol McGiffin made a shocking exit from Loose Women in 2023 after joining the popular TV show more than two decades ago, fans were left devastated. At the time, Carol addressed her reason to leave and explained on GB news that ITV is "not a place where I feel I fit in". Now, in an exclusive chat with OK!, the 64 year old made a cheeky dig at Loose Women and revealed she eventually found the show "difficult" and said some of her former co-stars she has "nothing in common with." When asked if there's anything she misses about London - Carol and her husband Mark Cassidy who now lives in the south of France - she simply said: "I used to love flying back to London to do Loose Women, but travel got more difficult and Loose Women got more difficult… I don’t miss it at all." Carol, always one for speaking her mind, didn't stop there and explained how different the show is now compared to when she first joined.The TV star said: "It was once a great job.

Loose Women's Kaye Adams made a cheeky confession on the latest episode of the ITV show, revealing she started reading spicy novels from the tender age of 10. Kaye was joined by fellow panellists Kelly Holmes, Gloria Hunniford and Jane Moore on Friday 28 June, discussing the hottest topics in news and entertainment. However, it was Kaye's revelation about her early introduction to adult fiction that stole the show.

Surrounded by somewhat barren market stalls in the centre of Ashton, a general consensus was forming on some voters’ minds. That consensus was on the issues effecting their vote next week: the NHS, cost of living crisis and immigration.

EastEnders' Barry Evans was known for his loveable yet hapless nature when he lived in Walford in the 1990s. He married Natalie Price in a double wedding with Ian Beale and Melanie Healy, and they had a son named Jack. However, their relationship ended in a split, which led to the scheming Janine Butcher, played by Charlie Brooks, manipulating him for her own gain.

Sunny Side of the Doc, the world’s biggest documentary-focused marketplace in the world, wrapped its 35th edition Thursday, after gathering 2,100 participants over four days in La Rochelle, France.

Whilst on air with Loose Women, Ruby Wax managed to land herself in a bit of hot water when something she said caused Kaye Adams to quickly apologise to the viewing public. The seasoned panelists for the day, including Kaye, Frankie Bridge, Brenda Edwards and Kelle Bryan, were back in the steering seat for another entertaining episode on Thursday (June 27).

EXCLUSIVE: GB News represents “what Nigel Farage wants the future of the right to be,” according to Channel 4‘s lead general election anchor.

Stacey Solomon has been making the most of the UK's heatwave by taking a dip in her outdoor pool at Pickle Cottage.The Loose Women star has been sharing snaps of herself and her family soaking up the sun, donning the Black Control Contrast Binding Belted Swimsuit, £16 here (was £33), from her In The Style range. Fans of Stacey's swimsuit are in for a treat as it's currently on sale.The figure-flattering one-piece, featuring hidden panels, is now more than half price in the In The Style sale, reduced from £33 to just £16 - perfect timing for the heatwave.

ITV's Loose Women saw things turn rather icy when Christine Lampard coaxed Kelle Bryan into revealing her embarrassing story. The much-loved quartet Christine, Kelle, Judi Love and Coleen Nolan occupied the hot seats on Wednesday's episode of the beloved daytime programme, engaging with current issues and the latest news headlines.

Stacey Solomon's Pickle Cottage is the ultimate summer retreat, complete with a stunning outdoor swimming pool.The Loose Women star and her hubby Joe Swash have been making the most of the UK heatwave by taking a dip in their garden pool, and fans can't get enough of the gorgeous snaps shared on Instagram. Not only does the garden boast a large swimming pool, but Stacey has also added some chic wicker cocoon chairs to create the perfect chill-out zone for her family.

Loose Women's head honcho Charlene White sparked concern among viewers about her future on the popular chat show after receiving a live on-air warning for tardiness. The panel, featuring Brenda Edwards, Coleen Nolan, and EastEnders icon Natalie Cassidy, were in the midst of a lively debate about punctuality when Natalie admitted to being an early riser.

Loose Women star Denise Welch caught up with fellow ex-soap star Patsy Palmer for a sun-soaked beach day in California.The 66-year-old former Coronation Street actress met up with EastEnders' Patsy, 52, during her getaway to LA. In a video shared on Instagram, TV personality Denise can be seen sunbathing, socialising, and taking pictures with the flame-haired star. Patsy moved to Malibu 10 years ago with her husband Richard Merkell and their children Fenton, 24, Emilia, 22, and Bertie, 13, after leaving behind her role as Bianca in Albert Square.

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.

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.

Loose Women's live audience and viewers at home were left gobsmacked by the panel's frank discussion on body hair.

Loose Women star Kaye Adams had her fellow panellists laughing when she pointed out an unusual detail in the family photo shared by Prince William and Kate Middleton to mark Father's Day on Sunday, 16 June.The new snap, which was posted by Kensington Palace across social media platforms, captured a sweet moment between Prince William and his little ones, George, Charlotte, and Louis, as they all huddled together and gazed out to sea, with their backs to the camera. Snapped by none other than Princess Kate herself, the heartwarming Father's Day image was unveiled just hours after the Princess Of Wales made her first public appearance since December, following preventative cancer treatment.

Nigel Farage has not been invited to join the BBC's two-hour long Question Time leaders' special, it has been revealed.The Reform UK leader is not part of the guest list for the show, which will feature PM Rishi Sunak, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, Liberal Democrat Ed Davey and John Swinney from the SNP.The move comes after Farage warned he would "fight" BBC bosses if they excluded him from the high-profile televised debate and pointed to his strong polling numbers. Speaking at a press conference last week Farage said: "As we are now ahead of the Conservatives in the polls, I demand that Reform UK is a part of this debate.