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One Coronation Street icon has announced some huge baby news – admitting he's recently welcomed grandchild number six. Former writer Daran Little worked on the soap from 2001 until 2010, before moving over to write for rival BBC soap EastEnders from 2010 until 2024.Taking to X – formerly Twitter – on Monday (September 2), he shared the incredible news of his latest arrival.

At 66, Denise Welch is looking - and feeling - better than ever.The Loose Women star took to social media to show off her body transformation after a recent 2.5stone weight loss. Denise posted a snap of her in a bikini taken 11 years ago along, contrasting it with one of her now in a fuchsia swimsuit. In her caption she talked about shedding her "bad relationship" with food - and explained how she tackled her weight loss with the help of CBT therapy.

Lorraine Kelly is 'bursting' with joy after daughter Rosie Kelly-Smith and her partner Steve White announced the arrival of their first child. Rosie took to Instagram to post a heartwarming picture of the newborn, gripping her finger.

Former Loose Women favourite Carol McGiffin has opened up about her fears of Denise Welch's "wrath" when it comes to discussing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Despite their close bond, formed over sunny getaways and shared screen time on the ITV show, Carol admits she's been hesitant to voice her opinions on the Royal couple.

Star of Loose Women, Denise Welch, is in LA and has shown off her incredible figure in a floral swimsuit. Denise, 66, posed on a balcony wearing a deep blue and pink swimsuit with white wedge sandals. She paired her outfit with oversized sunglasses, pink lip, and she looked stunning.The TV star posted the snap of herself on social media on Tuesday (27 August) explaining she was in LA to visit her sons, Matty and Louis Healy.

Janet Street-Porter snapped at a member of the Loose Women audience today after dropping a confession that sparked widespread horror in the studio.The star, asked to admit the weirdest thing she keeps in her freezer, replied bluntly: "Roadkill." Spotting a negative reaction from the audience, she turned to a woman seated close enough that she could hear what was being said, replying: "Oh, oh, oh. It's too late for the oh-ing, love.

Loose Women panellist Sunetra Sarker has spilled the beans on the dynamics of the show's cast and why she initially declined the opportunity to join the panel.The 51 year old actress, famed for her roles in shows like Casualty, first graced the ITV show as a guest in April 2021, where she chatted with Charlene White, Nadia Sawalha, Denise Welch and Jane Moore. She was back the next month, but this time as a guest panellist.

Coronation Street fans have called for a return after one of the show's former stars was 'slapped' live on TV - but it wasn't as it seemed. There was a reunion for some of the ITV soap's stars this week on Loose Women.

Ryan Thomas and brother Adam are being billed the "new Ant & Dec" after teaming up as primetime hosts for new ITV game show 99 to Beat.

Loose Women aired a Coronation Street special on Thursday (August 15), featuring Denise Welch, Sally Dynevor who plays Sally Webster and Sue Cleaver, known for her role as Eileen Grimshaw, alongside presenter Kaye Adams.

On Thursday's episode of Loose Women, a heartfelt tribute was paid to Gloria Hunniford, who sadly lost her husband Stephen Way following an illness.

star Phoebe Dynevor chose an especially shmancy way to announce her engagement, walking the green-and-beige carpet of the in a custom Victoria Beckham dress and a diamond ring prominently displayed on her left hand. The next day, reports that she is betrothed to her boyfriend Cameron Fuller, son of prolific horror producer Brad Fuller.Lovely that the Fair Play actor is getting her real-life fairy tale, as her time on the dream-come-true romance show that made her famous has come to an end, at least for now. There are simply too many other storylines to focus on! She that her character, Daphne, is “Sadly, not in season three.

Loose Women's Denise Welch has been candid about her struggles with panic attacks, confessing she felt like she was "dying".

Fans of Matty Healy are buzzing with speculation that The 1975 frontman has secretly wed his fiancee Gabbriette Bechtel.The musician, son of TV personality Denise Welch and actor Tim Healy, got down on one knee for model and influencer Gabbriette earlier this year, with the couple announcing their engagement in June. While they're still officially planning their big day, some eagle-eyed fans believe the pair have already said 'I do' in private.

During Thursday's Loose Women, panellist Kaye Adams found herself on the receiving end of boos from the studio audience after she owned up to committing a divisive act while on holiday.

Olivia Attwood swapped Love Island for Loose Women last year when she joined the ITV show's panel and hasn't looked back since. And talking exclusively with OK! this week, the TV personality has shared her thoughts on her fellow panellists - including her fears about how she would go down when she first started on the chatshow. "I get on with all of them really well, and some of them in particular I've become really friendly with.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd was quick to respond to co-star Samia Longchambon's latest update on social media. The actress took to Instagram with a snap of herself and her husband Sylvain showing off an impressive move.

Coronation Street star Jane Danson was flooded with messages to pass on to her husband as she paid tribute to him on his birthday. The actress isn't always active on social media but made an exception to mark Robert Beck's special day.

Love Island champs Mimii and Josh dished the dirt on their villa 'feud' with Joey Essex, during a cosy catch-up with Christine Lampard on ITV's Lorraine.They even got a special shout-out from the ex-TOWIE star. Chatting with stand-in presenter Christine Lampard, the pair opened up about their love story.The conversation soon turned to their dramatic tiff with reality star Joey Essex, who Christine cheekily noted as someone who "knows how to bring the drama". Josh revealed: "When I first came in me and Joey got on really well.

Denise Welch has spoken out about the effect her strong presence on Loose Women may have had on her acting pursuits, due to her reputation for being forthright with her opinions. On an episode of The Number with Darren Kennedy podcast, recorded before her heated exchange with fellow panellist Stacey Solomon on the show over work-from-home policies, Denise shared insights into how her role on the daytime talk show has influenced her public persona and subsequent career choices. The star acknowledged that her time on Loose Women has showcased her authentic self but hasn't come without implications for her acting profession.

Denise Welch has spoken about how a doctor told her that they didn’t know how she had survived with such low oestrogen levels.

Nadia Sawalha fell over live on air during the Loose Women two-way with This Morning on Thursday 1 August.The panel, meaning to explain what was coming up on the show, were distracted when they ran to Nadia's side as she took a tumble in the studio. Nadia stunned in a pink suit, as This Morning's Josie Gibson asked if the star was okay.

Denise Welch was quick to shut down any viewers who may have had a comment to make about her slightly different look as she returned to Loose Women after 'life-changing surgery'.

Loose Women's Denise Welch has opened up about her "life changing" lens replacement surgery, saying she was fed up with having to wear glasses all the time.The 66 year old TV favourite was seen chatting on the popular ITV panel show with Kaye Adams, Myleene Klass and Nadia Sawalha when she spilled the beans on her recent eye operation. Before diving into the daily topics of discussion, Denise couldn't wait to share her experience, reports the Mirror.

Life begins at 60 for these stars. Celebs such as Lorraine Kelly and Carol McGiffin show how much fun they’re having in later life – and they look incredible.

EastEnders star Danielle Harold, who played Lola Pearce for over a decade, looks completely different a year after leaving the show. Following Lola’s departure in June last year, Danielle has teased she’s been taking well-deserved time out and fans have commented that she looks completely different to her last appearance in Walford. In her post, Danielle posted a series of photos by the pool wearing a plunging black bikini in the sunshine with caption: “seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses”.

Natalie Cassidy, famously known for her role as Sonia Fowler in EastEnders, has opened up about her stint on Celebrity Big Brother back in 2012.The actress candidly shared on her Life With Nat podcast that money woes were the driving force behind her decision to enter the reality TV house: "I was in dire straits financially, having a really bad time, and I did Big Brother." The offer of a "life-changing amount" of cash was too good to pass up for Natalie, especially as she needed to provide for her nine-month-old daughter Eliza at the time: "I went in there, genuinely, for the money to get out again, quick as I can." Despite being evicted earlier than some housemates, Natalie felt relief at the prospect of returning to her daughter, yet she also reflected positively on her influence within the Big Brother house: "I went in there, and I just cooked, cleaned, did the tasks, had a bit of a laugh, came home." Her stay may have been brief, but Natalie believes she played a crucial role in maintaining harmony among the celebs: "I was in for about... not long," she said, "It was brilliant.

Soap enthusiasts did a double take when Denise Welch emerged following a hair transformation on Loose Women today, with fans saying she looked the spitting image of EastEnders icon Sharon Watts. Sharon, portrayed by Letitia Dean, is a stalwart of the BBC soap, having graced Albert Square since the soap began in 1985, cementing her status as one of the show's most enduring faces.

Denise Welch has dismissed rumours of a feud with her Loose Women co-star Stacey Solomon, following their on-air disagreement about remote working last month.

Thursday's episode of Loose Women was a riot of laughter and unexpected moments as Miriam Margolyes dropped a cheeky swear word live on air.The 83-year-old screen legend, known for her role in Call the Midwife, was there to chat about her latest literary offering, 'Oh Miriam', with host Kaye Adams and panelists Denise Welch, Olivia Attwood-Dack, and Nadia Sawalha. Miriam candidly admitted the reason behind her book release, saying: "Because they paid me", which sent the audience and panel into fits of giggles.

Denise Welch has vehemently dismissed rumours of an ongoing feud with her Loose Women co-star Stacey Solomon, following a heated on-air debate on remote working. As live viewers witnessed the clash of opinions, online chatter quickly speculated that Denise and Stacey wouldn't appear together on the show again soon, fuelled by reports that Stacey had "refused" to work with Denise.

The Loose Women panel, featuring Christine Lampard, Coleen Nolan, Denise Welch, and Brenda Edwards, tackled a fiery mix of hot topics on Monday (July 1), starting with England's thrilling victory over Slovakia. As football fans rejoiced Jude Bellingham's crucial goal that took the match into extra time followed by Harry Kane's decisive header sending England to the Euro quarter-finals, the team shared their excitement over the game's intense moments.

The Loose Women set descended into hilarity on Thursday's ITV daytime show (July 4) when Miriam Margolyes let slip a swear word live on air.

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.

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.

During our stunning shoot with Carol McGiffin and her husband Mark Cassidy in the south of France, Carol, 64, opened up on a range of topics in her typically outspoken manner - including her former Loose Women colleagues. Carol left the show last April, but explained that there are some current and former panellists with whom she happily stays in touch regularly, including Denise Welch, Kaye Adams and Jane Moore. And, asked about another friend and former colleague Ruth Langsford, who it was revealed last month is set to divorce from her husband Eamonn Holmes, Carol told OK! that she was very saddened to hear of their shock split and in a four-word statement said "I love them both" - but explained that she had not yet reached out to her friend as she didn’t want to overwhelm her, or add to any of the 'noise' surrounding their separation.