Loose Women's Brenda Edwards to replace Gemma Collins in Chicago musical

In Dancing on Ice, celebs from all corners of the TV world, wobble around an ice rink, clinging gamely (or grimly) onto their professional partners who did all the twirly, complicated moves, while we all wait with bated breath to see if they’ll do a Gemma Collins: fall flat on their bums and go viral on social media. Well, if that isn’t enough of a thrill for you, this switch to the kitchen is the perfect way to add a bit of pep to your midweek viewing.

Gemma Collins and her fiancé Rami Hawash shared a passionate kiss weeks after her partner suffered a horror accident at work. The TOWIE star, 41, wore a gorgeous strapless white dress and could be seen passionately kissing Rami, 48 – who was seen without his eyepatch for the first time in weeks.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards has given fans a glimpse into her afternoon visit to Buckingham Palace alongside pals Judi Love and Charlene White.The trio of TV presenters attended a royal reception to celebrate the Commonwealth Diaspora, an event which applauds and recognises the important contribution the organisation provides the United Kingdom.They were amongst hundreds of guests at the palace, including key figures from the NHS and charity sector. Brenda shared a snap of herself shaking hands with the future King of England, Prince Charles, with her 112k followers on Instagram. She captioned the post: "It was an honour to be invited to the Palace yesterday and it was overwhelming to connect with so many wonderful people in one room what a day!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

Loose Women presenters Brenda Edwards and Judi Love attended a reception at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 9 June, to celebrate the Commonwealth Diaspora.The event, which celebrates and recognises the important contribution that the Commonwealth diaspora provides the United Kingdom, welcomed hundreds of guests to the palace, from celebrities to key figures representing the arts, education, the NHS, and the charity sector. At the event, Brenda was pictured speaking to Prince Charles, shaking his hand as the Prince smiled.The presenters were also pictured in their outfits as they entered the reception.

Gemma Collins told followers she feels “honoured” to have bagged a role on BBC’s Springwatch after finding nature to be her “real passion” in life.The 41 year old announced that she will be joining the show for a live special on Thursday, as she posted a clip of herself on the nature programme to the delight of fans.The footage shows an excited Gemma talking with hosts Chris Packham and Hannah Stitfall as they quiz her about various wildlife. Speaking about being on their show, Gemma captioned: "What an honour to be invited along to @bbcspringwatch my real passion in life is NATURE and to stand next to the legends Chris and Hannah and learn so much was incredible.

This week, OK!'s beloved columnist and comedian Judi Love recalls her toe-tapping reggae performance in front of chart-topping legend Sean Paul as a guest on The Lateish Show - the video of which has since gone viral! Writing in her weekly OK! magazine column, the internet sensation also talked on the ongoing defamation trial between Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, and spills on her latest TV project. Sign up - for free - to read Judi's full column! Are you an OK! VIP? If not, why not? It’s free and gives you backstage access to stories like this, exclusive home tours, special discounts and so much more! All you need to do is pop your email address below! P.s.

Jamal Edwards‘ mom has revealed his cause of death four months after his sudden passing at the young age of 31.

Gemma Collins has shared a video of her happily dancing with her nephew Hayden after recently sustaining a knee injury. The former TOWIE star, 41, donned a pink striped pair of pyjamas as she danced to Soul Control’s Chocolate song. Gemma captioned the clip: “I love [praising hands emoji] CHOCA LACHE [chocolate emoji] @Hayden Collins”.

Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards has been officially announced as the replacement for Gemma Collins in the musical Chicago. Edwards will be playing prison guard Mama Morton, the same character she played in her West End debut back in 2007.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards will join the cast of Chicago which start their UK and Ireland tour next week.MORE: Brenda Edwards' fans praise star's 'strength' after inspirational Loose Women videoBrenda, who previously made her West End debut in the show as Mamma Morton, will reprise the role for the upcoming performances which start in Sunderland on Wednesday.WATCH: Brenda Edwards shares amazing vocals after brave return to Loose WomenThe ITV star will join Lee Mead, who recently announced he will be playing Billy Flynn in the show.READ: Brenda Edwards opens up about the tragic death of son JamalSEE: Brenda Edwards breaks silence to share beautiful photo with son Jamal EdwardsThe news comes just days after it was revealed that Gemma Collins, who was due to be playing the role from Sunday, had to step down after sustaining a knee injury. Brenda first played Mamma Morton in 2007According to The Independent that the producers of the tour issued a statement.

Reality TV star Gemma Collins was set to perform in Cardiff later in 2022 however has had to pull out of the Chicago tour due to injury. An ongoing knee issue that Gemma has described as "next level" means that Gemma will not be able to take up her role as Mamma Morton in the famous musical.

The Only Way Is Essex star had been performing in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton in the iconic musical, but sources are saying it's all over her, thanks to an injury. The Sun reports that the blonde reality TV star has been told by her doctors and medical professionals to leave the show, following a flare-up of the knee injury which she suffered in 2019 when on Dancing on Ice.

Gemma Collins has pulled out of her role in West End musical Chicago following a knee injury.

Gemma Collins has been forced to pull out of her role in the upcoming UK tour of Chicago due to a knee injury. Back in March, it was announced that the former The Only Way Is Essex star would take on the role of Matron "Mama" Morton on the UK tour of the iconic and much-loved musical.