'Restless Loose Women star Frankie Bridge is looking to launch a solo career'

Actor Joe Absolom looked worlds away from his days in EastEnders during a recent appearance on Loose Women, where he discussed a new career move. Joe, 44, who played Matthew Rose on the popular BBC soap from 1997 until 2000, appeared on the daily talk show alongside his fellow ex-EastEnders star Louisa Lytton, 34.The two former soapstars have recently joined the cast of 2:22 A Ghost Story, with Louisa taking on the role of Jenny, and Joe set to portray Ben. As Joe appeared on Loose Women, viewers were quick to take to social media to remark on how he looks rather different from his soap days.

Following rumours of Stacey Solomon reportedly leaving the Loose Women panel, ITV have confirmed that the "claims are not true." According to Women's Own magazine, the 33-year-old had plans to step away to focus on other endeavours, such as her own TV programme Sort Your Life Out and spending more time with her family. "She's outgrown the show.

Loose Women's Coleen Nolan gushed over her stunning daughter-in-law winning Miss Great Britain over the weekend. The TV personality appeared on this afternoon's episode of Loose Women wearing a tribute sash as she spoke about how proud she is of her son Shane's wife, Madeleine. She said: “I’m the most proud mother in law, because my daughter in law won Miss Great Britain.

Gemma Owen's mum, Louise, was left emotional during Loose Women as her children, Gemma and James, spoke about James' rare condition, Stargardt. Louise sat while the pair opened up on Monday's show, 23 October, about James being considered blind by the age of just 13.

Loose Women star Kéllé Bryan has confessed to having a past "relationship with a married man", as the panellist opened up on a confusing situation that she's "not proud of" during the latest episode of the ITV daytime show.The 48 year old singer and actress has been married to Jay Gudgeon since 2010 and the pair share two children. Yet as the panel discussed a topic on if woman are "judged more for affairs" than men are, Kéllé admitted she was once inadvertently involved in one.The brunette star explained she didn't actually "know" the man in question was already married, as he told her he was free and single at the time. What's more, Kéllé shared her strong views on the topic, as she insisted she believes society should be blaming the person who entered into a "marriage contract" rather than the one who ended up in an affair, whether knowingly or not.

Former I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! contestant Frankie Bridge has shared her holiday nightmare with fans on her Instagram Stories. Posting yesterday, the former The Saturdays singer shared a number of posts about her time away in Bermuda and did not seem very pleased with the weather conditions.

Never one to hold back when it comes to her brutally honest opinion, Katie Price has today slammed the stars of Loose Women, branding the ITV panellists "disrespectful". Katie's son Junior, 18 - whom she shares with ex-husband Peter Andre - recently made an appearance on the much-loved lunch-time show to promote his brand new music, with the series regulars asking him about growing up with famous parents.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards has incredibly revealed she hasn't turned on her heating for a whopping five years. On Tuesday's show, 17 October, the 54 year old star shared with viewers: "I've never turned my radiators on in five years and I'm not turning them on. You know what the best regulator for heat is clothing.

This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes has opened up on a secret health battle and revealed how she managed to overcome it. Appearing on Loose Women on Tuesday, 17 October, Rochelle discussed how she used to suffer with a stammer when she was a child and that she was forced to seek help for the condition.The 34 year old told the panellists: “I saw a speech therapist and my mum got advice to send me to the GP to help me build confidence.That's why my Mum sent me to dancing and singing classes - because I had a stammer.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards shared her support for Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams, who is taking the show by storm with his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin this year, after attending Saturday night's performance. The TV star and panellist is a singer and theatre star herself, having announced her next project as the director of a West End touring production earlier this year. And after a night watching the celebrity contestants tear up the Elstree Studios dance floor on 14 October, Brenda was bubbling with excitement to take part in the competition next year too.

Stacey Solomon has opened up on the ‘heartbreak’ she is suffering as a result of the war between Israel and Hamas. The 34 year old TV star, who described herself as a “proud Jewish woman”, said she ‘still could not comprehend’ what was happening in the region.The war began on Saturday 7 October when Hamas militants invaded Israel from the Gaza Strip in a surprise terror attack. Israel launched a counter-offensive in response - carrying out airstrikes in the Gaza Strip and imposing a blockade on the territory.

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.

Fashion lovers are flocking to buy a £29.50 Marks and Spencer jumper after seeing it on Loose Women star Frankie Bridge. The ITV presenter shared a picture of herself looking snug in the M&S Collection Cable Knit Crew Neck Jumper, which she paired with an equally budget-friendly £35 satin slip skirt, also from M&S.

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.

The ninth celebrity to be confirmed for the new series of Dancing On Ice is EastEnders star Ricky Norwood. Ricky was announced during Loose Women on Wednesday, 4 October, as he joined the panel to talk all things skating.Training for the greatest show on ice is set to kick off next week before the competition returns to ITV1 in January next year.