Loose Women's Denise Welch wriggles in Baywatch-inspired swimsuit as age stuns amid 'bittersweet' milestone

Former Coronation Street star Denise Welch has shared an emotional Instagram post after she visited the hospital where her son Louis was treated as a baby, and reconnected with the nurse who cared for him more than 20 years ago. Denise, who is best known for her feisty appearances on daytime chat show Loose Women, showed her softer side as she and Louis visited Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool.

Denise Welch has furiously shut down claims Loose Women is 'all about her', telling those who criticise her appearances on the ITV show to "shut up".The panellist opened up about some of the backlash she receives from TV viewers in a new interview. Denise, 66, is known for being outspoken on Loose Women and regularly ends up involved in clashes with her co-stars as well as guests on the daytime show. Her opinions and views have seen her become the subject of criticism from ITV viewers, who have complained she speaks about herself too much while on the panel.

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has been told to 'stop it' as she has been soaking up the sun in a break away from the cobbles. The actress has ditched the UK for Dubai with her boyfriend Ryan Ledson and their son, Sonny, as well as some friends.

Frank Lampard has confessed that his wife Christine keeps a close eye on him, as he made an appearance on Thursday's episode of Loose Women. The 45 year old football manager joined the show via video link to chat about Soccer Aid with actor Martin Compston, who might be better known as DS Steve Arnott in Line of Duty.

Loose Women fans have predicted that it is likely ITV producers will keep TV presenter Stacey Solomon apart from Denise Welch following their heated debate on the lunchtime chat show on Monday. Sort Your Life Out presenter Stacey, who is a Loose Women panellist, returned to the show on Monday 3 June but twice clashed with Denise during the episode.

Fans were shocked at a comment made by veteran journalist Janet Street-Porter on Loose Women on Tuesday 4 June that was directed at fellow talk show panellist Denise Welch.The pair, along with Brenda Edwards and host Christine Lampard, were debating whether parents should pay their children to encourage them to pass exams when Janet boasted that she had earned 11 ‘O’ levels at school. Ex-Coronation Street star Denise spoke about her own experience of education: “When I was doing my ‘O’ Levels, my mum and dad could have offered me the world and I would have still climbed down the drainpipe to go and be with my boyfriend.

Stacey Solomon has revealed that she has been left with a black eye following her latest home improvement project.The TV star, 34, recently revealed that she has added two adorable little ducklings to her ever-expanding family. Following the duckling's arrival, Stacey has been building a coop for them. However, this took a rather painful turn on Monday night (3 June) when she continued the building project despite the sun going down.

Vito Coppola shared a message about 'going home' after finishing up his latest stint on the road. The Strictly Come Dancing star has been travelling the length and breadth of the UK ever since her returned from Italy at the start of the year.

Stacey Solomon made a triumphant return to the Loose Women panel on Monday (3 June) after enjoying some time with her family, and she didn't hold back on her opinions on the day's topics.The 35-year-old presenter and TV personality clashed with fellow panellist Denise Welch not once but twice. First, they disagreed over Melania Trump's decision to stay with Donald Trump after his guilty verdict for falsifying records, and then over the concept of working from home.

Fashion fans are raving about a 'gorgeous' striped dress from FafFace which they say is 'so flattering' on curvier women. The Jude's Maria Stripe Midi Dress has been described as 'such a pretty sun dress' that 'fits very well' by happy shoppers.

Stacey Solomon prompted an outpouring of similar comments from Loose Women viewers as she returned to the panel and was described as 'wiping the floor' with her co-star as they went 'head to head' during a fresh debate.

Giovanni Pernice looked as loved-up as ever as he posed alongside his girlfriend Molly Brown and their new addition ahead of his first public appearance since more allegations have been made about his conduct on Strictly Come Dancing.

Gloria Hunniford 'snapped' at Denise Welch after she attempted to cut in during her anecdote on Loose Women. The ITV panel was discussing perming techniques on Thursday's show, 30 May, when the Rip Off Britain star issued the brief outburst.

Loose Women was pulled off air early today, with the ITV show running for just 30 minutes.The popular show began at 12.30pm as normal, but was cut short to make way for the lunchtime news before ITV switched to coverage of day one of the Derby Festival from Epsom at 1.30pm. Anchor Kaye Adams revealed the news that the show would be shorter than usual as she kicked things off on Friday, 31 May. She was joined on the panel by Nadia Sawalha, Linda Robson and Brenda Edwards.

Loose Women descended into chaos as two panellists accidentally swore live on air, with Kaye Adams forced to apologise to TV viewers.The hit ITV show returned on Wednesday, 29 May with Kaye, Denise Welch, Janet Street-Porter and Brenda Edwards on the panel. The women discussed modern slang abbreviations to kick off the episode, with Kaye giving examples of modern terms largely used on social media, such as Platty Joobs to refer to the Platinum Jubilee. The panellists weren't impressed by the new words and began to share old slang, while arguing it was better and made more sense.

They've been married for 14 years but now it's all over for Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, as the couple are splitting up. A spokesperson told The Sun that their marriage has come to an end.

Giovanni Pernice has been at the forefront of drama as of late, with ex-partners of the Italian dancer coming forward to throw 'abuse' claims at him, as he stepped down from the BBC show.

Giovanni Pernice, the Strictly Come Dancing star, was seen enjoying a seaside trip with his girlfriend Molly Brown, looking cheerful despite the ongoing BBC investigation into 'serious misconduct' allegations against him. In one photo, a shirtless Giovanni flaunted his toned body in black shorts as he embraced Molly.The model looked stunning, showing off her figure in a black bikini while snuggling up to her beau.

Helen Flanagan brought the heat in her latest social media post as she posed up a storm to reveal 'very exciting' news that is seeing her move on from her ex. It was revealed that the actress will be one of the familiar faces seeking the help of the Celebs Go Dating agency.

Loose Women star Denise Welch celebrated her 66th birthday in style on Wednesday 22 May. Dancing on the deck of a lavish cruise, Denise sent temperatures soaring as she striped down to a red hot Baywatch-style swimsuit as she marked her milestone birthday becoming a "pensioner".