Loose Women's Linda Robson 'excited as she lands new film role alongside EastEnders star'

Holly Willoughby has been seen stripping off in her latest social media video. But it wasn't for a relaxing bath or a dip in a sun-soaked swimming pool in an exotic location.

Reports have emerged today that suggest Carol McGiffin quit her role as a panellist on Loose Women after she made comments in public about the Covid-19 pandemic.The 63-year-old presenter is understood to have become embroiled in a spat with ITV bosses over the question of free speech and expression. In an interview she gave with TNT talk radio, Carol allegedly prompted the disagreement due to comments she made to suggest that news organisations had been "brainwashing" the public over the risks of Covid in order to spark widespread mental health breakdowns across the nation.The lunch-time talk-show panellist - who has appeared on the programme since the early 2000s - also suggested the then health secretary Matt Hancock attempted to bring Covid patients from France to the UK to fill empty hospital beds during the height of the pandemic.

Matty Healy AKA the frontman from the UK rock band The 1975 is pretty famous in his own right.The 34 year old started the band back in 2002 with his high school mates but it wasn’t until 10 years later that Matty and co had their breakthrough and first big break. Fast forward a decade, and Matty is arguably one of the most prominent male figures in rock - both for his songwriting and his rock n roll antics. Not to mention his two year relationship with fellow British singer-songwriter FKA Twigs.

Taylor Swift is 'madly in love' just weeks after her split from boyfriend Joe Alwyn. The Shake It Off singer, 33, is said to be dating The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, 34, son of Loose Women presenter Denise Welch, according to a source in The Sun. Incredibly, the couple are thought to have first got together 10 years ago before going their separate ways, but now they're rumoured to be back together again.

Since announcing her explosive exit from Loose Women after 20 years, Carol McGiffin has received huge support from her co-stars. Following a two-month absence, Carol told fans that she had to step away from the stress of the ITV show and couldn't picture herself returning.The panel were left 'gutted' after the news but were quick to show their love on social media, following an interview with Best magazine and a post on Carol's Instagram page. Frankie Bridge said: "Gutted Carol xx".

Carol McGiffin has finally revealed to fans why she has not appeared on Loose Women for over two months now. The 63-year-old, despite being a regular face on the show since 2000, has recently stepped back but has remained tight-lipped on her decision until now. Breaking her silence, Carol explained to Best Magazine how the "stress" over upcoming contract negotiations had been impacting her life.

Ruth Langsford was left speechless during Monday's instalment of Loose Women after Denise Welch made a brutal dig about her stint on Strictly Come Dancing. Loose Women host Ruth, 63, was joined by Denise, 64, Brenda Edwards and Gloria Hunniford on Monday's episode, and the panellists took part in a game which involved them having to try and guess the name and location of iconic landmarks across the UK. A cropped photograph of the Blackpool Tower was shown, with Ruth correctly guessing the name of the landmark.

Former X-factor star Andy Brown has revealed his surprising new career after the 35 year old singer turned his back on a life of showbiz and fame. Andy received widespread acclaim while performing with the boyband Lawson in 2009, with the quartet going on to open for a variety of household names on tour, including The Wanted , Will Young and Avril Lavigne, before finding solo success in 2012.

Judi Love showed off a bizarre “skill” which sent the Loose Women audience into a frenzy during Thursday's episode. Judi’s secret skill was exposed following a conversation around a baby crying contest that is held in Japan.

Linda Robson is set to make her triumphant return to the world of acting in an upcoming movie with none other than former EastEnders actor Maisie Smith. Linda, who earlier this month enjoyed a solo vacation, is arguably most well known for her work as a Loose Women panellist alongside the likes of Stacey Solomon, Christine Lampard, Charlene White and Ruth Langsford.

Rose Ayling-Ellis will soon be back on the small screen as her TV return has been revealed. The former EastEnders star who played Mick Carter's long-lost daughter Frankie Lewis on the BBC One soap, left Albert Square last year after winning Strictly Come Dancing.

Brad Pitt is getting ready to race in the F1. The Hollywood star is set to compete with British racing driver Lewis Hamilton this summer as part of his upcoming film.

long overdue and so well-deserved.” “Fans will be over the moon to know that their favorite movie princess, Carrie Fisher will be honored with her star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame! Carrie will join her ‘Star Wars’ co-stars and fellow Walk of Famers Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford on this historic sidewalk” stated Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hamill, 71, received his star in 2018 while Harrison Ford, 80, received his in 2003 ahead of the cop comedy “Hollywood Homicide.” “I am happy to add that her star is just a few feet away from the star of Mark Hamill and across the street from the star of her legendary mother Debbie Reynolds!” Martinez said.Fisher’s star will be at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard, near the El Capitan Theatre, per the press release from the the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis, who won the show in 2021, has announced her next TV project.The former EastEnders actress, 28, who played Mick Carter's long-lost daughter Frankie Lewis on the BBC One soap, left Albert Square last year. Since then, the star has popped up in various TV spots, most recently appearing on Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice's road trip series Adventures in Sicily.The sweet moment when Rose arrived on the sun-soaked Italian shores was heart-warming for fans who adored her friendship with Giovanni on Strictly, but she hasn't filmed anything where she's the main star. That's now about to change though, as Rose, who has been deaf since birth, is appearing on Loose Women for a special one-off instalment.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa star Paul Burrell has sparked a new feud outside of the camp with Loose Women star Janet Street Porter.The 76 year old panellist hit out at the former Royal butler's sensational claims in the jungle following the jam-packed launch episode.

“Succession” star plays the “tormenter” once again in a new reality competition series inspired by James Bond, titled “007’s Road to a Million,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.“I got to see how ordinary people would cope with being on a James Bond adventure,” Cox, 76, said about his new role, according to the outlet. Cox will host as “The Controller” – AKA the emcee – and the one who decides the future of contestants on the new Amazon Studios game show.The series features two-person teams competing to win $1.2 million, shot in locations that are relevant to James Bond, such as the Scottish Highlands, Jamaica and Venice, Italy.

EastEnders star Heather Peace said the cast is “absolutely stoked” to have raised £50,000 in memory of their late co-star Dame Barbara Windsor by running the London Marathon.The star said fundraising for Alzheimer’s UK had gone “beyond our wildest expectations” and the team, known as Bab's Army, were especially grateful for people’s donations during the cost-of-living crisis. She was joined in the challenge by co-stars including Natalie Cassidy, Lacey Turner and Adam Woodyatt.

Blink-182 will perform in the headline slot at Coachella this weekend with the band stepping in for the injured Frank Ocean. News of Ocean's decision to pull out of the second weekend of the California festival was announced earlier this week. Blink-182 appeared during the first weekend, playing a surprise set on the Friday.

Denise Welch marked a massive sobriety milestone this week as she celebrated 11 years since ending her “disastrous relationship” with alcohol.The Loose Women star, who joined the likes of Janet Street-Porter and Ruth Langsford on the ITV panel show in 2005, has been open about her battle against alcoholism in the past. And on Tuesday, the former Waterloo Road actress took to social media, where she penned a courageous letter reflecting on her 11-years of sobriety and urged people to consider their own relationships with alcohol. Denise, 64, shared two pictures on Instagram alongside her statement, with the first showing the actress when she was still embroiled in her battle with alcohol.

The Loose Women discussed their friendship on Tuesday's show, with Janet Street-Porter appearing to hint at a past feud with co-star Denise Welch. Host Kaye Adams asked her co-stars Janet, Denise and Brenda Edwards: "Should you stay in touch with ex-colleagues?" Janet, 76, spoke about her experience as a boss in the workplace and then referred to her fellow Loose Women panellists as her friends, before saying Denise "never used to" speak to her.