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What happened to This Morning today as ITV pull all live TV off air – including Loose Women – due to security incident. Nearby Wood Lane and White City tube stations have been closed as police deal with the bomb threat

ITV has pulled its live shows – This Morning and Loose Women – off air today, with emergency footage aired instead.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby had been presenting This Morning live, but after they returned from the break, the pair appeared in a pre-recorded segment to say they couldn’t be with viewers live today.

It was a bomb threat that took the show off air – but the Metropolitan Police have since confirmed that the security incident, which was reported nearby to the studios, has been diffused.

Earlier in the programme, they had aired an interview with Rebel Wilson, whilst Brenda Blethyn appeared on the show to talk about the new series of Kate and Koji.

A message saying it was a pre-recorded segment aired on screen ( 
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Instead of their planned Guess the Gadget segment, back up footage of Phil and Holly trying some tree-hugging was aired rather than the live show. As part of the emergency footage, they also aired a segment with Britain’s dullest men.

A statement from the Metropolitan Police reads: “At 11:14hrs on Thursday, 10 March, police were called to reports of a security alert at Wood Lane, White City. It was reported a suspicious item had been discovered.

“The area was evacuated as a precaution and White City and Wood Lane tube stations were temporarily closed. The incident was stood down shortly before 12:49hrs. An investigation is ongoing.”

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Fans of the ITV show were puzzled by the change, and took to Twitter wondering what happened.

“What happened to #ThisMorning,” one confused fan wrote online, as another added: “Wait what’s happened? #ThisMorning.”‘

This Morning addressed the show being off air in a tweet posted at 12.50pm.

“We apologise for the break in live programming today. We are currently running pre-recorded content and hope to be back with you soon,” they said in a post online, whilst Loose Women posted the same message on their social media channels.

It’s reported that Lorraine Kelly was unwittingly the alleged target of the ‘bomb package’.

A source close to the daytime telly star say she was the intended recipient of a box which was picked up by the network’s security staff before it could reach her – sparking a evacuation from the ITV building and closure of nearby Tube stations.

Lorraine KellyIt’s said the 62-year-old Scottish host was “very concerned” at the prospect of being a potential target – but details are yet to emerge surrounding the nature of the package which has since been removed by experts.

A source told The Sun: “Word quickly got around that whatever the box contained, it was addressed to Lorraine.

“Everyone at ITV loves her – so people were upset and very concerned over the whole incident. Fortunately everyone is safe, but it shakes everyone up.”

It is not yet known what the security incident is but two stations near the studios, Wood Lane and White City, have been closed.

“White City and Wood Lane stations closed: While the police respond to a security alert outside the station,” the tweet from Transport for London reads.

Pictures from the studio show the crew standing outside due to the nearby security incident, with photos from the scene showing a big group of people outside the Television Centre building.

Fans of the two ITV shows were left puzzled when the show went off air with no explanation.

” @thismorning Erm… what happened? Was watching and looking forward to the gadget game and the show suddenly switched to a prerecorded set. Not even a comment in the ad break to explain,” one wrote.

A second added: “@itvstudios please can you tell me what is going on, why are you showing pre recorded Loose Women and what happened to the end of This Morning.”

The Mirror have contacted both the Metropolitan Police and ITV for further information.

Phillip Schofield has revealed he went to the pub as ITV’s This Morning was taken off air due to a security incident nearby. He shared a smiling selfie with fans on Instagram, insisting he was fine

Phillip Schofield went to the pub with his colleagues when This Morning went off air today due to a bomb threat.

The ITV live show was cut short – with emergency footage instead being aired – after an evacuation took place at the Television Centre and nearby areas due to a security incident.

The Metropolitan Police attended to deal with the incident, and as a result, This Morning and ITV’s following showhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-itvs-morning-chaos-live-26434240

were taken off air, with old footage being played in its place.

Now, Phillip – who co-hosted today’s show with Holly Willoughby – has broken his silence on the incident.

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“Back in my dressing room @thismorning after a security alert,” he wrote alongside a smiling selfie, “All ok and thankfully a false alarm. Thank you to our team @thisistvc and @metpolice_uk for being amazing.”

Sharing where he’d been, he also added: “I’ve been to the pub with everyone, now back to get my house keys!”

The Met Police were called to a security incident near the studios earlier today.

A statement from the police read: “At 11:14hrs on Thursday, 10 March, police were called to reports of a security alert at Wood Lane, White City. It was reported a suspicious item had been discovered.

“The area was evacuated as a precaution and White City and Wood Lane tube stations were temporarily closed. The incident was stood down shortly before 12:49hrs. An investigation is ongoing.”

Pictures from the scene showed those working at the Television Centre standing outside whilst the incident was dealt with. As part of it, the nearby tube stations were also closed.

“White City and Wood Lane stations closed: While the police respond to a security alert outside the station,” a tweet from Transport for London read at the time.

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A statement was published on This Morning and Loose Women’s social media channels.

“We apologise for the break in live programming today. We are currently running pre-recorded content and hope to be back with you soon,” the message – shared at 12.52pm – read.

Fans of the two ITV shows were left puzzled when the show went off air with no explanation and they took to Twitter to share their confusion, with one writing: “Erm… what happened? Was watching and looking forward to the gadget game and the show suddenly switched to a pre-recorded set. Not even a comment in the ad break to explain.”

The comedy star left viewers unimpressed when she rocked up as her foul mouthed nan character with fans finding her unfunny and wishing she’d been Catherine rather than her character

Loose Women fans were left cold by Catherine Tate in character as Joannie Taylor – aka her foul mouthed Nan character – as she rocked up on the panel to promote her new film.

Viewers were left cringing as they tuned into the ITV daytime show and branded the comedy queen ‘not funny’ and were left wishing 53-year-old Catherine had been interviewed as herself rather than her potty-mouthed character.

The star has a big screen outing of her grandmother character hitting cinemas at the end of the week – with ‘Nan’ from The Catherine Tate Show getting her own spin-off called Nan: The Movie.

And while the star raised some giggles by appearing on Loose Women on Monday and looking unimpressed by the panel consisting of Ruth Langsford, Nadia Sawalha, Linda Robson and Carol McGiffin – asking instead for Denise Welch and Kirsty Alsopp – overall, those tuning in were not amused.

Loose Women fans were left unimpressed when Catherine Tate appeared on the show as Nan ( 
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Taking to Twitter, fans lined up to slam the actress, with one writing: “I like Catherine Tate but this isn’t funny #LooseWomen.”

Another complained: “#LooseWomen I love Catherine Tate as a person, but I must be getting old as I don’t find Nan funny anymore.”

Another viewer tweeted: “Eek. Not sure Nan can extend to a whole film…. This interview is already cringe #LooseWomen” – with another claiming there was “forced laughter” from the panel.

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And another complained: “I’d have preferred to see a proper interview with Catherine Tate. #LooseWomen.”

Some viewers did, however, love Catherine’s in-character appearance.

One tweeted in approval, writing: “OMG!!!!! Absolutely howling at Nan on #LooseWomen can’t wait to see the movie. Asking for @RealDeniseWelch oh she’s a diva with @McGiff.”

Another wrote: “Nan asking where Kirsty Allsopp is [crying-with-laughter emoji] #LooseWomen.”

Catherine might have been cackling away, but most viewers were not ( 
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Catherine first introduced Nan to the world way back in 2004 when she launched her BBC sketch series The Catherine Tate Show.

Since then, the Nan character has appeared in a number of spin-off made-for-TV films – but her own big screen movie will hit cinemas on Friday.

The film will see Catherine reunited with Gavin & Stacey star Matthew Horne who returns to play long-suffering grandson, Jamie.

Fellow The Catherine Tate Show alum Niky Wardley who famously played one of Lauren ‘Am I Bovvered’ Cooper’s best friends is among the cast playing Officer Mahler.

Film director Josie Rourke has previously told Digital Spy: “I think I speak for loads of us when I say that my Gran’s spirit lives in Catherine Tate’s immortal Nan.

Some viewers, however, were desperate for Nan to be a permanent panelist on the show ( 
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“Here’s to her Nan, my Nan, all our Nans. Let’s reclaim outrage from loathsome politicians and put it back where it belongs: with our Nans.”

Carol got her eyebrows beefed up with make-up as she demonstrated a pain-free alternative to fuller brows after Loose Women co-star Ruth Langsford got her own tattooed

Carol McGiffin was given an eyebrow makeover on Loose Women on Monday – being inspired by Ruth Langford after she had her own brows tattooed.

The 62-year-old broadcaster was on the show alongside panelists Nadia Sawalha and Linda Robson and was given a special treat from a beautician.

Over the weekend, 61-year-old Ruth went under the gun of a tattooist as she had a tattoo to make her eyebrows look fuller and more pronounced.

Carol was given a less painful treatment on Monday’s show as a beauty expert used her as a guinea pig to show viewers how they can get fuller brows via a less extreme route.

Carol McGiffin showed off her eyebrow makeover – but was cruelly trolled by viewers ( 
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And while Carol was spared the pain of a tattoo gun as the beautician used a simple make-up trick to give her more pronounced brows, cruel online trolls may leave her hurt with their bitter comments.

Appearing on stage after having her makeover, Carol joked to her co-stars: “Look what she’s done to me!”

Ruth explained what Carol had done, telling viewers: “She used… this is a brow mascara. Not a normal mascara, it’s one specifically for your brows.

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“This comes in various shades – from light, medium to dark. It didn’t hurt, Carol?”

Confirming it was all very pain free, Carol said: “I thought she was saying brown mascara, but it’s actually brow mascara! Even I could do that.”

But viewers were not impressed by Carol’s makeover – and brutally took to social media to thrown digs and abuse at the star.

Before and after shots showed off Carol’s impressive transformation ( 
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Another joked: “@loosewomen Eye brow mascara on @McGiff – made her look like Iggy Pop!”

And another fan branded Carol’s new brows “a mess”.

While others slammed the show for giving air time to a frivolous feature, tweeting: “#loosewomen Very engaging discussion about the strip of hair above people’s eyes….. what on earth was the point of that?”

However, Loose Women is very accustomed to tackling light-hearted topics as well as the more hard hitting news.

Ahead of Monday’s show, Ruth explained why she had decided to get her eyebrows tattooed.

Unveiling her new look on Instagram, she said: “So I finally bit the bullet! I’ve been thinking of having my eyebrows tattooed for a while and yesterday I did it!

Fellow Loose Women star Ruth Langsford had her own eyebrows tattooed over the weekend ( 
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She continued, “If you’ve been thinking about it too, we put together this little video so you can see the process… It really didn’t hurt… Just a bit scratchy… honestly! The technique is called ‘Powder Brows’”.

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The Birds of a Feather actress, who celebrated her 64th birthday yesterday, cried live on air after watching a sweet birthday message from her two granddaughters

Linda Robson cried live on air during today’s Loose Women after receiving a surprise birthday message from her young granddaughters.

The Birds of a Feather actress, who turned 64 yesterday, burst into tears as she watched granddaughters Lila and Betsy wish her a happy birthday.

In between tears, the panellist explained she won’t see eldest Lila for a few days, saying: “She’s just gone on a school journey today so I won’t see her for a week.”

The actress was also presented with flowers and cake by her fellow panellists Ruth Langsford, Nadia Sawalha and Carol McGiffin.

Due to her enthusiasm of being a grandma, Linda is known as Nanny Linda by her fans and looks after Lila and Betsy three days a week after school.

Linda Robson broke down in tears as her grandkids delivered a sweet birthday message ( 
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The star celebrated her birthday with family and friends at a plush restaurant- sharing snaps of the occasion on Instagram.

She was joined by mate Christopher Biggins and Birds of a Feather co-star Lesly Joseph.

Linda shared a sweet snap of Betsy blowing out the candles on her birthday cake and also posed with one of her gifts- a pink bag with the words Nanny Linda written on it.

Linda Robson with her friends on a birthday night out ( 
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The actress with one of her birthday gifts ( 
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Last week, speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Linda responded to claims that she is estranged from Birds of a Feather co-star and lifelong friend Pauline Quirke, as well as chitter chatter that the entire cast of Loose Women are also chomping at the bit to take each other down.

“People say Pauline and I have fallen out,” said Linda. “I couldn’t see her during lockdown but I’ve seen her since. She just doesn’t want to act anymore. She’s had enough – it’s long hours.

“She’s concentrating on her drama academies. She’s very hands on, going to classes and all that.

Linda Robson receives gifts from her fellow Loose Women panellists ( 
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“But when I was ill, both Pauline and Lesley rang me, or a member of my family, every couple of days to see how I was. They were both a big support and really there for me.”

It’ll be reassurance to the fans of the sitcom, who’ve spent 30-odd years invested in the highs and lows of Pauline and Linda’s downtrodden Essex wives Sharon and Tracey Theodopolopodous (plus the rather different ups and downs of Lesley’s maneating neighbour Dorien Green).

But it’s Loose Women who have really been pitted against each other of late, with rumours of behind-the-scenes squabbles flying on social media.

“Just because it’s a women’s show people always ask ‘Do we get on?’,” said an exasperated Linda. “We do get on. They wouldn’t ask that of a man about a men’s show would they? We all meet up with each other all the time.

Loose Women panellist Katie Piper has revealed how surgeons reconstructed her face after she was the victim of a horrific acid attack in 2008, aged just 24

Katie Piper OBE explained that her “face is made out of a cow” as she opened up about her NHS surgeons’ pioneering work.

The Loose Women panelist, 38, had to have her face rebuilt after she was attacked with acid by her ex-boyfriend, which caused major damage to her face and blindness in one eye.

After her eye operation, Katie’s daughter told her she found her ‘scary’, which broke her heart.

Explaining the moment, Katie said to The Sun : “It was quite sad when I was having some eye surgery and my eldest was like, ‘I don’t really want you to kiss me goodnight, I think you’re scary.’

“And of course, I had a little cry in the bathroom because I was like ‘oh god, this is where we are at.’”

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In April last year, Katie updated fans after undergoing a successful operation for a skin graft over her right eye.

“Thank you to everyone for all of your lovely messages of support!” she captioned her hospital selfies.

“They’ve helped me keep smiling throughout my surgery, and a big thanks to the incredible team at the hospital Here’s to a lazy recovery weekend!”

At that point, Katie has already undergone 400 surgeries as a result of the horrific 2008 attacks.

Meanwhile, the activist received a huge honour over the New Year’s.

She was among many stars that were appointed as an Officer of Order of the British Empire in the 2022 New Year Honours for her services to charity and burn victims.

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She received an OBEKatie – who set up the Katie Piper Foundation in 2009 – was speechless after receiving the new title and explained how she felt on an episode of Loose Women.

She explained: “It was a real surreal feeling. It didn’t actually feel real when I first heard and it’s amazing to have it but it really is such a group effort.

“I know my name is on the charity, but it’s a group of trustees, volunteers, staff, all the burns survivors as well, and over those 11 years people have come and gone – they’ve helped the charity and then they’ve moved on.

Katie Piper recalls moment daughter rejected goodnight kiss following eye surgery ( 
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“You can’t make change with just one person.”

During an older episode of the ITV talk show, Katie even called for tougher sentences on acid attacks.

“It’s becoming the weapon of choice for a lot of people because it carries a lesser charge. I do think the law needs to be updated with a reclassification so the sentencing can be increased,” she said.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Gary Lineker and Emma Thompson are among the high profile stars who have offered to welcome refugees fleeing war-torn Ukraine under the government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme

With the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme attracting over one hundred thousand volunteers within a day of launching last week, some refugees fleeing the war-torn country could find themselves being housed by celebs.

A number of high profile stars have announced that they are doing what they can to help those fleeing the conflict – which was sparked on 24 February when Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an illegal invasion of the democratic country.

Scenes of destruction of Ukrainian cities and millions of refugees fleeing the country have shocked the world – with reports suggesting as many as 3.25 million women and children have fled in search of safety.

Here are some of the stars that have said they will help those in need by throwing open their doors to families to give them a safe place to live in the UK.

Benedict Cumberbatch has vowed to open his doors to Ukrainian refugees ( 
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Benedict Cumberbatch

Hollywood star Benedict Cumberbatch has been one of the most vocal celebrities to declare his intention to welcome Ukranian refugees into his home.

The 45-year-old father-of-three – who is married to theatre director Sophie Hunter – opened up about his plans at the recent BAFTAs in London.

He told Sky News: “We have brothers and sisters who are suffering.

“It is a really shocking time to be a European, two-and-a-half hours’ flight away from Ukraine. It’s something that hangs over us.

“Everyone needs to do as much as they can. I think already today the news has broken that there’s been a record number of people volunteering to take people into their homes, and I hope to be part of that myself.”

Gary Lineker has vowed to help as many refugees as he can ( 
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Gary Lineker

Football pundit Gary Lineker has the unfortunate misfortune of being a regular target for online trolls who accuse him of virtue signalling and failing to practice what he preaches.

However, the 61-year-old hit back at an online troll who accused him of not opening his home to a Ukrainian refugee.

Gaz snapped back when a Twitter user wrote: “When @BorisJohnson @GaryLineker and @YvetteCooperMP take in a refugee, the rest of us can follow.”

The Match of the Day star wrote: “You should probably have plucked out another name.

“I went first…and second…..and will continue to host. If any of you would like do the same, Refugees at Home are amazing.”

Nadia Sawalha has contemplated taking in refugees but fears she won’t be a good match ( 
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Nadia Sawalha

Loose Women is known for tackling hard hitting topics as well as more superficial fluff – but the panel were keen to discuss the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme last week.

Show panelist Nadia Sawalha said she was considering taking in a refugee – but admitted she was unsure if she would be a good match for candidates.

The 57-year-old said on the show: “I absolutely would [house a Ukrainian refugee] and my first thought is how many people can I take in?

“Second thought is I know myself very well and I think I’m a great starter, but a terrible finisher. I can just see that I would get completely overwhelmed, my parents are elderly, I work full time. Would I be the right person?

“I don’t know if I would be available enough. I think we need to know what our limitations are. I’m looking at other ways to help. There’s websites where you can buy goods directly from Ukrainian people and then not take the food but you’re giving them the money.”

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Linda Robson

Fellow Loose Women star Linda Robson said she and her husband Mark Dunford were considering taking in refugees as their home is much quieter now that their children have flown the coop.

Linda admitted that she gets lonely when she is at home alone and would welcome the distraction of having refugees in her house.

The 64-year-old grandmother said: “I have been thinking about it. Because I’m quite lonely.

“My kids have moved out, my son’s moved out and my daughter’s moved out. Sometimes I’m in the home alone and I feel quite lonely.

“My initial reaction is yeah I’d like to open the door and welcome a family… but it’s for six months and who knows what’s going to happen in that time.”

Sandi Toksvig has signed up to home Ukrainian refugees and she’s campaigning for the process to be streamlined ( 
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Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig has utilised social media to drive the message that British people can now volunteer to take in refugees from Ukraine – and is campaigning for the process to be streamlined.

Sharing a video on Twitter after the Homes for Ukraine campaign was launched by the government, Sandi said: “Thank you so much to everyone who helped spread the word by retweeting our last video and sending the message that the British people welcome refugees with open arms.

Over 100,000 people have signed up in one day offering to host refugees. I’m one of them.

But here’s the hitch. At the moment there is no process for connecting the people who want to help with the people who need our help. We need to move faster so that we can welcome refugees now.

While Sandi’s video hinted a host of other stars including Jo Brand, Bill Bailey, David Baddiel and Emma Thompson will also be opening their doors to welcome refugees from Ukraine.

Loose Women were discussing forgetfulness when panelist Christine Lampard admitted that her husband Frank is not impressed with her constantly misplacing her mobile phone

Christine Lampard has revealed that she has a particularly annoying habit that drives her husband Frank “insane”.

The 43-year-old star was hosting Tuesday’s episode of Loose Women on ITV when she spoke about her forgetfulness.

Sitting on the panel alongside Coleen Nolan, Janet Street-Porter and Beverley Knight, Christine opened up the discussion about being forgetful.

The topic came up after it was revealed that a mystery person had left their teeth at a restaurant.

Coleen admitted that there’s several times when she’s had her daughter drop her off at the train station – only to realise that she’s forgotten her suitcase.

Christine Lampard has revealed that she has a particularly annoying habit that drives her husband Frank ‘insane’ ( 
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“I think it’s when you’ve clearly got so much else going on in your brain at those times,” Christine commented.

“I mean, phones and keys are my killer… it is the one thing that drives Frank completely insane, where I’ll go, ‘where’s my phone?’ constantly.

“I don’t know what it is, I have this thing about phones, everything else is fine though…. not a suitcase though, I’m not that bad!” she added, having a dig at her co-star Coleen.

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Christine has been married to former footballer Frank since 2015, and the couple have two children together.

However, last year it was revealed that Christine didn’t actually warm to Frank during their first encounter.

The Northern Irish star first met Frank back in October 2009 when they both attended the Mirror’s Pride Of Britain Awards.

Speaking on Loose Women, Christine said: “Frank came over to me and said, ‘I watch you on The One Show’.”

Christine said Frank doesn’t like it when she constantly forgets where her phone and keys are ( 
Image:
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“There was an awkward introduction at the party afterwards,” she added.

“I just laughed and we both giggled about it. Then that was it. He somehow got my number, and I had a withheld number call my phone on the way home. I picked up and it was him,” she continued.

“I said ‘Wow, you’re keen!’ as a bit of a joke, and we chatted, and he said he enjoyed meeting me and would like to stay in touch.

“It was very relaxed. And then he went away with England the next day so I didn’t see him for a couple of weeks. But we spoke on the phone every single night while he was away and one night we spoke for four hours,” Christine added.

“So by the time we met again which was a couple of weeks later, we’d done all the awkward chats.

“I knew straight away it could be serious because I knew we could be mates and he made me laugh and we laughed a lot on the phone,” she gushed.

Loose Women’s Jane Moore took a tongue-in-cheek swipe at fellow panellist Coleen Nolan after she ‘shoved’ her at the start of the ITV show

Loose Women panellist Jane Moore called Coleen Nolan “ghastly” at the start of Wednesday’s ITV daytime show.

As the show kicked off for its mid-week instalment, host Jane, 59, took a tongue-in-cheek swipe at Coleen, as she revealed the 57-year-old shoved her moments before the show.

Jane opened the show saying: “Hello and welcome to your mid-week helping of Loose Women.

“Joining me for lots of laughs and lunchtime chat, it’s the ghastly Coleen Nolan – you just shoved me on air.”

Coleen was open-mouthed in shock for a moment before the pair laughed off the incident and sat down at the Loose Women panel, which has returned to its pre-Covid size with the seats closer together after social distancing restrictions were scrapped.

Jane, 59, took a tongue-in-cheek swipe at Coleen ( 
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The pair were joined on the panel by Linda Robson, 64, and activist Shani Dhanda, 35, as they launched into a discussion of lockdown loneliness.

The catty remark came after a similarly heated exchange during Tuesday’s show, as Janet Street-Porter and Coleen exchanged tense words.

Janet offered to dunk her face in a large bowl of ice cold water in a nod to the latest TikTok trend, which can reportedly help improve skin circulation and wellbeing.

“Joining me for lots of laughs and lunchtime chat, it’s the ghastly Coleen Nolan” ( 
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As panellist Christine Lampard suggested that Janet and guest Greg Wise do so for as long as they can, Coleen quickly asked: “Can we make it five minutes?”

Janet pointed out that she can’t actually hold her breath for that long, to which Coleen said: “I know, that’s the point!”

“Do you want me to die live on air?” she asked Christine, Coleen and fellow panellist Beverley Knight, as Coleen quickly fired back: “A little bit!”

Coleen was open-mouthed in shock for a moment before the pair laughed off the incident ( 
Image:
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The presenter made her return to the ITV studios for the first time, and she admits it was weird to be back – although she said she stands by her decision to quit her role on the ITV lunchtime show.

Andrea quit Loose Women in November 2020 after over a decade at the helm of the programme, explaining her decision at the time as she admitted it was a “really big decision” for her.

And making her return to ITV to discuss her new book, Andrea has admitted she felt very scared at the time.

Loose Women airs weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV

Kate Ferdinand appeared on ITV’s Loose Women and detailed her family life with husband Rio Ferdinand in the wake of the loss of his first wife Rebecca Ellison to cancer

Kate Ferdinand has detailed how she was “naive” becoming a step-parent in her husband Rio Ferdinand ’s family as her step-children grieved the loss of their mum.

Rebecca Ellison died in 2015, aged 34, after a short battle with breast cancer, tragically leaving Rio with their three children Tate, 13, Lorenz, 15, and Tia, 10.

The former TOWIE star, 30, met her 43-year-old former footballer husband in 2017 and has since welcomed son Cree during the coronavirus lockdown.

Kate appeared on Wednesday’s instalment of Loose Women to discuss the first episode of her new podcast Blended.

Host Jane Moore kicked off the chat, saying: “When I look at what you stepped into – three children grieving the loss of their mum and Rio obviously lost his wife – you didn’t have any kids of your own and stepped into that situation – it must have been incredibly tricky.”

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Kate replied saying she was “quite naive” stepping into the situation, adding: “I thought, I’ll be fine.”

She said: “I didn’t really take into consideration the dynamics. I’ve learnt that I’m very resilient and to have a big heart can get you very far in life.”

Later in their conversation, she described the lack of advice available for mothers in her situation, who are “dealing with lots of grief”.

She added: “I wanted to start a community because I feel like when you share a problem, it helps take the pressure off.”

She described the lack of advice available for mothers in her situation, who are “dealing with lots of grief” ( 
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The ITV studio chat turned to Mother’s Day, as Kate detailed on the first episode of her podcast how she feels “alone and guilty” on the day as she struggles to celebrate when her step-children have suffered “such a deep loss”.

Kate told the Loose Women panellists of the day: “It was my first year being a biological parent and so it’s really exciting and overwhelming when you become a mother, but also everyone in my house has had such a big loss, so it’s trying to balance those emotions – it’s hard.”

Kate said on her podcast that she “really, really struggled” with the celebratory day even before she was a biological parent due to the family’s tragic loss and “somehow I thought it would be easier when I had Cree but actually last year was probably the toughest Mother’s Day to date”.

Kate appeared on Wednesday’s instalment of Loose Women to discuss her new podcast. ( 
Image:
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“How can I have the audacity to celebrate myself when all my family have had such a deep loss?

“I felt really alone and quite isolated. I didn’t know anyone in a similar situation or going through the same sort of thing as me.”

Loose Women airs weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV