Loose Women star supported amid 'unexpected medical procedure'

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.

Kaye Adams had to quickly step in with a warning for Loose Women fans when Nigel Farage, the British politician and jungle campmate from I'm A Celeb, was running late for his segment on the show.The ITV hit show's audience and those tuning in at home were left hanging when Kaye announced that Nigel was not "in the building" at the time he was supposed to be on air. Despite the hiccup, the panel, which included Kaye alongside Gloria Hunniford and Jane Moore, smoothly transitioned to discussing Dame Kelly Holmes' coming out story and the significance of Pride month. Viewers at home, who were keen to see the Reform UK leader, took to Twitter to express their impatience, with one tweeting: "Bring Nigel on ffs." Another posted: "The leader of @reformparty_uk is due on @loosewomenthis afternoon.

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).

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.

One of our favourite shows, Celebs Go Dating – where famous faces meet singletons who are also looking for love – will be back later this summer on E4. The latest series stars former Corrie regular Helen Flanagan, Gogglebox icon Stephen Webb – who recently announced his divorce from husband Daniel Lustig – singer and Hollyoaks actress Jamelia, Love Island ’s Chris Taylor, Married At First Sight UK’s Ella Morgan and Made In Chelsea star Tristan Phipps. Filming begun last month – and it seems things have already been hotting up behind the scenes.

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.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards has candidly declared she's too busy for love right now. The 55 year old television personality, known for her role on the daytime show has opened up about her personal life, stating in an interview with Woman's Own: "No, I'm single and loving it. I don't need a man, or a woman.

The Loose Women panel are new and huge set to welcome a new guest next week as they enlist EastEnders favourite Natalie Cassidy to join them, despite last appearing as a panellist in 2012. She’s one of EastEnders’ best known characters after first appearing on the hit BBC soap 30 years ago and although the star has recently teamed up with Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page to launch a new podcast, named Off the Telly, where they'll catch up on topical TV, Natalie is adding another notch to her working belt as she joins the Loose Women cast.

Brenda Edwards has declared she's too busy for love at the moment, and instead is enjoying lapping up single life at the age of 55.

Nadia Sawalha was visibly moved on Loose Women as she opened up about her ADHD diagnosis.The 59 year old presenter took part in a heartfelt segment dedicated to ADHD back in November 2022, where she spoke with fellow individuals living with the condition, including her spouse Mark Adderley. In an emotional pre-recorded video, Nadia shared that after completing a questionnaire, she consulted with a specialist named Rebecca for a full assessment.The assessment involved a deep dive into Nadia's life, from her childhood experiences to her adult coping mechanisms and feelings.

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.

A teary Denise Welch shared some touching memories about her late father, Vin, during a recent episode of Loose Women and revealed he had made a brief appearance alongside her in Coronation Street in the nineties. After some chit-chat about recent happenings - such as England winning their first victory at the Euros 2024 against Serbia and Kate Middleton dazzling the nation with her presence at Trooping the Colour - conversation shifted to Father's Day on Loose Women.This lead to Denise then opening up about her own experiences with her dad, Vin, who sadly passed away in late September, 2021.

Loose Women star Olivia Attwood stunned fans as she returned to the ITV show. Olivia, 31, had been away from the show as she was filming a new TV project in Greece, but made a return to the panel on Thursday 14 June.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has shown off the lavish lifestyle of her cats as she revealed she built them a custom-made patio when she moved house. Speaking to host Charlene White, who quizzed her on the 'lovely' lifestyle her beloved pets have been living, Coleen was keen to explain why she had the luxury outdoor space built for her kitties. Viewers were shown inside the incredible enclosed outdoor space, complete with scratch posts, plants, and even their own sun lounger.The space also included the cats' only indoor area for chillier days, which Coleen gushed was their very own bedroom.

Married at First Sight star, Ella Morgan, 29, has shared a public message of support for EastEnders star Bobby Brazier, 21, after the two were spotted ‘locking lips’ last month at the BAFTAs afterparty in May. A month after the ‘smooch’, it looks like the pair are still on good terms, as she posted a public message on his recent Instagram post. Bobby competed in Sunday’s Soccer Aid match at Stamford Bridge, which raised £106 million for Unicef.