Loose Women's Kéllé Bryan breaks silence amid ex-band Eternal's 'homophobia row'

Given Ray Quinn and his bride Emily Fletcher are both performers, it’s not surprising their wedding day music was one of the most important aspects for them. The X Factor and Dancing on Ice star and his dance teacher bride tied the knot in a stunning ceremony on October 2 and had a special celebrity performer on hand to entertain their guests. Ray, 35, asked his friend Shane Nolan, the son of Loose Women ’s Coleen Nolan and her EastEnders ’ actor husband ex Shane Richie to perform at the evening wedding reception with The Shane Nolan Band.

Kaye Adams's dispute with HMRC over a potential £124k tax bill is being heard in court for the third time, four years after the legal battle first began.The Loose Women panellist, 60, won a previous court case in 2019, which was then reheard in 2021, with an upper tribunal also siding with the TV star. However, following an appeal from HMRC a Court of Appeal judge ordered that the case be reheard once again, for the third time.

Stacey Solomon has given her fans an exciting update regarding her family and has admitted that she “can’t even describe how happy” she is. Stacey, 34, who recently revealed that she had to take refuge in a pub at 10am after a blown tyre left her stranded, took to Instagram to share the heartwarming update as she told her 5.8 million followers that her beloved grandma had relocated closer to Pickle Cottage.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan joined fellow panellists Ruth Langsford, Brenda Edwards, and Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor on Monday's episode to discuss first impressions following the return of Big Brother. Just minutes after meeting one another, the Big Brother housemates were forced to make decisions based on their initial reactions to one another. Reflecting on the episode, lead panellist Ruth, 63, explained people inadvertently judge others when they first meet..

Stacey Solomon has shared her 'worst morning' as she revealed she was left stranded while finishing off the school run. The 33-year-old, who is mum to Zachary, 15, Leighton, 10, Rex, four, 23-month-old Rose, and six-month-old Belle, had been dropping her brood off when her tyre suddenly popped, leaving her taking refuge in a pub car park.The frustrated Loose Women star took to her Instagram stories to update followers on her stressful start to the day as she waited for breakdown cover.

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford had to apologise live on air after producers made a blunder on today’s episode (October 9). The TV presenter was joined by Brenda Edwards, Coleen Nolan, and guest panellist and Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor for the latest instalment of the ITV daytime show. Main presenter Ruth introduced the show and, as usual, teased viewers with the topics they had coming up on the programme.

It's been 22 years since Frankie Bridge rose to fame, initially as part of S Club Juniors and then as 1/5 of girl band The Saturdays, and the star is ready to jump back into the music scene, sources have confirmed. From marrying footballer Wayne Bridge to appearing on I'm A Celebrity and joining the panel of Loose Women, the former singer, 34, hasn't been short of things to do since the band split in 2014. But explaining Frankie's 'restless nature, a source revealed: “She wants to do something big.

Janet Street-Porter has urged people to see if they are eligible for the shingles vaccine after being struck down by the "debilitating" illness. The Loose Women star, 76, appeared on Good Morning Britain to urge people to get the jab if they can because getting shingles was a “ghastly experience”. Janet revealed how she was sent home from Loose Women after an outbreak of the virus in 2012 - but she explained how she first suffered with the illness while in her 40s.

Louise Redknapp has had a dramatic few weeks in the spotlight - from her first public appearance with new boyfriend Drew Michael to a bitter spat with her former Eternal bandmates.

It’s certainly been a dramatic week for Louise Redknapp. Just days after making her first public appearance with brand new boyfriend Drew Michael, the singer became embroiled in a bitter spat with former Eternal bandmates, sisters Easther and Vernie Bennett, over the sisters’ refusal to play at LBGTQ+ gigs during their upcoming reunion tour.

Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards has announced that she's gearing up for a huge career change as she is set to direct a new imagining of the theatre show Hairspray: The Musical.The TV star and singer, who recently opened up on her "mum guilt" over working away so much, shared the news during the latest edition of the ITV lunchtime programme, on Tuesday 3rd October. Revealing her excitement to the rest of the panel, Brenda, 54, explained that she was ready for a change after playing the role of Motormouth Maybelle for three previous tours of the production.

Former Loose Women panellist Saira Khan has vowed to put all of her energy into her skincare brand, Saira.The 53 year old star, who quit the daytime TV show in 2021 after five years, took to Instagram to share her news with fans, revealing the move may be "uncertain" and "challenging", but it's what gives her "purpose".The ex-Apprentice contestant posted, "Yes it’s hard, relentless, uncertain, unpredictable, challenging and it sucks every penny from you – but I honestly wouldn’t change a thing, because it makes me happy, makes me think, learn and importantly it gives me a purpose. "I wake up every morning looking forward to putting in another day’s graft to help someone improve their skin.The rewards for me are simple – messages from my customers that give me the confidence and self belief to carry on." "The challenges are real, that’s what I love – finding ways to overcome the obstacles – sometimes I put my head in my hands and think 'What the f**k am I actually doing?'" she added.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has given a heartbreaking update on her sister Linda's health as her cancer battle continues. Speaking on Good Morning Britain on Monday, 2 October, Coleen explained that Linda is now "struggling to walk," but she called her a "machine." As host Susanna Reid asked how 64 year old Linda is getting on, Coleen opened up and said: "Linda is just a machine. She's unbelievable, you know.

Kelsey Parker has hit back at the constant "trolling" she's received over her new relationship with electrician Sean Boggans a year after the heartbreaking death of her husband Tom Parker.The TV star and mum-of-two appeared on Loose Women to discuss her new book, With And Without You, which reflects on her journey over the last year after Tom's death and also talks about his brain tumour diagnosis which led to losing him and becoming a single parent. As she discussed the grieving process, Kelsey, 33, opened up on finding love again with her new boyfriend Sean, and how difficult that's been too.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has spoken about her terrifying experience of being rushed to hospital over fears of a heart attack during her time in the Big Brother house.The TV star and singer had a stressful stay in Celebrity Big Brother, and has now revealed that she ended up being checked over by paramedics and taken to hospital with severe chest pains that left show bosses worried over whether she was having heart attack symptoms. Coleen, 58, had been runner up in the reality show's 2012 series, but returned in 2017 where she stormed to victory - although she was battling a health scare behind the scenes right up until her last night in the house.

Eternal‘s Kéllé Bryan has spoken out amid the group’s shelved reunion due to a row about LGBTQ+ rights.The ’90s R&B band were set to make a comeback next year for a run of live shows. However, members Easther and Vernie Bennett, who are sisters, have allegedly refused to perform at a number of Pride events and LGBTQ+ festivals as part of the tour.Louise Redknapp and Bryan have dropped out of the reunion as a result.

Louise Redknapp has pulled out of a reunion tour with her band Eternal over a row about LGBTQ+ rights.The ’90s pop group were set to reunite in 2024 for a series of tour dates, but members Easther and Vernie Bennett have allegedly refused to play a number of Pride events and LGBTQ+ festivals as part of the tour.As a result, Redknapp and bandmate Kéllé Bryan have dropped out of the reunion, with Redknapp taking to X/Twitter to share a photo of a trans-inclusive Pride flag and text that reads: “Always and forever.”Confirming Redknapp and Bryan’s departure from the tour, Redknapp’s publicist told the BBC: “A message was sent to the team putting together the Eternal reunion stating that if it was to go ahead, neither Vernie nor Easther would perform at Pride shows or LGBTQ+ festivals.❤️ pic.twitter.com/0WuhMlGxmB— Louise Redknapp (@LouiseRedknapp) September 24, 2023“This was because the duo felt that the gay community was being hijacked by the trans community and they do not support this.The statement added: “Louise is a huge supporter and ally of the LGBTQ+ community and both herself and Kéllé told the duo they would not work with anyone who held these views, and as such the reunion as a four would not be going ahead.“The team behind the proposed Eternal reunion are gay including management, PR and tour promoter, and neither myself nor any of the team would work with artists who held such views about the trans community.”Earlier this year, Redknapp released a new greatest hits album and began a role in the West End production of Grease.The singer released her new best-of compilation on June 2 via Tag 8/BMG.

If you thought that in-band rowing and arguments was a thing of the 90s you'd be mistaken because a new fall out with former bandmates has meant that Louise Redknapp has sensationally quit an Eternal reunion. The girl group, who were massive throughout the 90s, were due to perform at Mighty Hoopla - a popular event within the gay community - but according to claims made by The Sunday Mirror both Louise and bandmate Kelle Bryan, have pulled out.

My Mum Your Dad star Sharon Benson left the Loose Women panel squirming on Thursday morning after she admitted she didn't fancy co-star Elliot Davidson when she first met him on the show. Both Sharon and Elliot, who appear to be at the beginning of a blossoming relationship, appeared on the daytime show ahead of the semi-final of the hit ITV show on Thursday night. And 53 year old Sharon made the awkward admission that she didn't actually fancy Elliot when she first met him.

Louise Redknapp says "it's all good" with her new boyfriend, businessman Drew Michael. The former Eternal band member, 48, is now six years separated from ex-husband Jamie Redknapp, whom she shares two children with in teenagers Charley and Beau. Speaking to The Mirror after being spotted out and about in London with Drew, a 39 year old strategic war equipment supplier, Louise remained coy when asked how the relationship was going.