The ITV daytime show has been delayed while the nation waited with bated breath to find out who Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s successor would be

Today’s instalment of Loose Women has been delayed while the nation waited with bated breath to find out who would be next to get their hands on the keys to No. 10.

Liz Truss was today named the next Conservative leader and Britain’s PM.

Foreign Secretary Truss takes over from scandal-hit Boris Johnson with former Chancellor Sunak having signalled that he believed he had lost ahead of the announcement, saying his job “now is just to support a Conservative government”.

While the Pound has fallen to its lowest level in over 30 years, Truss takes power at a time when Brits face a cost of living crisis, industrial unrest and a recession and takes the reins from a PM who was forced to announce his resignation in July after months of scandal.

And the announcement of her leadership comes at the price of Monday’s Loose Women episode.

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Daytime telly fans were left disappointed as This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield informed fans that they would be staying on air passed their usual 12.30pm cut off for a special extension ahead of the new PM announcement.

Loose Women was set to return to screens with a live audience today for the first time in two-and-a-half years, but the eager fans have been left waiting in the studio while Truss was crowned.

The Loose ladies are set to be joined by Julia Bradbury, one year on from her mastectomy.

She recently revealed her decision to give up alcohol in a new approach to her life a year on from her cancer diagnosis.

Countryfile star Julia, 52, revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2021 and underwent a mastectomy a month later.

Julia, who is mum to Zephyr, 11, and twins Xanthe and Zena, seven, opened up about her diagnosis and how it affected her in her candid documentary Julia Bradbury: Breast Cancer and Me.

And she’s on the Loose Women panel today to update fans on her life now ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.

Monday’s Loose Women saw the panel discussing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s arrival in the UK for their second visit of the summer, which will see the ex-royals attend a series of official engagements while reportedly playing “royal hide and seek” with The Firm

The world needs to leave Prince Harry and Meghan Markle alone and let them work out their feuds in private, according to Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards.

The ITV show heated up today as the ladies discussed the pressing topics in the news agenda.

The discussion turned to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s arrival in the UK for their second visit of the summer, which will see them attend a series of official engagements while reportedly playing “royal hide and seek” with The Firm.

During the trip, which sandwiches an event in Germany to mark the one year countdown to the Invictus Games, the couple will visit several of their charities in London and Manchester.

The pair are staying at their Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor Estate, a 15-minute walk from Prince William and Kate Middleton’s new home in Adelaide Cottage – but it’s understood they have no plans to visit them.

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The Loose ladies mulled over the front pages, one of which old how Harry and Meghan were staying half a mile from William but still have no plans to meet.

Janet Street-Porter had her say, demanding: “If one person didn’t make any announcements for a month, things would calm down.”

“Jesus,” Brenda said, rolling her eyes and resting her head in her hand.

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The Loose ladies mulled over the front pages, one of which old how Harry and Meghan were staying half a mile from William but still have no plans to meet.

Janet Street-Porter had her say, demanding: “If one person didn’t make any announcements for a month, things would calm down.”

“Jesus,” Brenda said, rolling her eyes and resting her head in her hand.

Speaking to US Weekly he said: “It’s going to be interesting in the next few days when Harry and Meghan go to Europe, and they’re gonna be playing royal hide and seek.

“[The Cambridges] are out of the way during the first part of the Sussexes’ trip to Britain, but on [September 8] the Sussexes return to Britain from Germany.

“They’re going to be, literally, a brief stroll [from] each other on the grounds of Windsor because the Cambridges have to [return in time to get their] kids in school. It’s gonna have all the markings of an old-fashioned farce with these people trying to avoid each other.”

Tom Parker’s widow Kelsey appeared on ITV’s Loose Women on Tuesday where she talked about how she has been coping since her beloved husband and father to her two children passed away

Kelsey Parker has opened up about the ‘toughest’ part of grief since husband Tom Parker died.

The mum-of-two appeared on ITV’s Loose Women where she spoke about how she has been coping since Tom passed away six months ago.

Speaking to the panelists and the studio audience, Kelsey talked about what the hardest parts are and how her children have been getting on.

Janet Street Porter asked when the hardest times for Kelsey were.

Kelsey said: “Evenings are so tough. It’s because the kids go to bed and it’s just me.

“That’s the time you speak to your partner, you gossip, you talk. I don’t have that any more.”

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She went on to explain that her eldest child Aurelia understands that her dad has died and will often talk about it.

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She went on to explain that her eldest child Aurelia understands that her dad has died and will often talk about it.

“We are truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all unite to ensure Tom’s light continues to shine for his beautiful children.

“Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end. I’m forever proud of you.”

Kelsey will be completing a charity challenge for Coppa Feel in November in memory of Tom, which will see her trek across the Sahara.

Tom was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in 2020 and was given just 18 months to live.

He went on to beat the odds after undergoing several rounds of chemotherapy and 30 radiotherapy sessions.

Tom was best known for being part of boyband The Wanted.

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Tom was best known for being in The Wanted
Kelsey has been open on her social media about how she has been coping following her husband’s death.

She recently took to her Instagram story where she said she was feeling ‘drained’.

Kelsey said: “So I just went and got my nails done. I was in the shop and the guy was like to me ‘are you tired?’ and I was like ‘you know what I am actually really tired’.

“But it’s a weird tired. I just feel like at the moment work is taking me to a place where obviously it’s quite emotional and I’m talking about a lot of things that’s emotional. So I just think I’m like emotionally drained.”

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley didn’t hold back when he spoke to guest Olly Murs on the ITV show as the star made a swipe at the singer ahead of his appearance on BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?

On Thursday’s Good Morning Britain, Richard Madeley playfully expressed his outrage at guest Olly Murs’ successes in life.

The ITV host was joined by Kate Garraway and together they welcomed the former X Factor sensation as he discussed his appearance on BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?

A delightful montage of Olly’s chart-topping hits played, after which Kate teased him using his track Troublemaker, hinting that fatherhood now called for a more mature approach.Olly shared his anticipation about showing his daughter the breadth of his career, as family snapshots appeared on screen.

Looking at the images, Richard quipped: “Look at you! You’ve got a beautiful baby, you’ve got a beautiful wife. You look great, you’ve got a fantastic career, you’ve got a great back catalogue. You make me sick!”

Richard told Olly Murs he made him “sick” (Image: ITV)
His comments made Olly burst into laughter, as he accepted the compliment. In jest, Richard clarified: “What I mean is, you must feel blessed sometimes.”

Olly, who is 40 years old, acknowledged his fortunate circumstances, reflecting on the significant personal and professional milestones he’s reached over the last couple of years.

He tied the knot with Amelia Tank in 2023, and the couple was thrilled to welcome their daughter Madison this April, reports the Mirror. Olly also celebrated a notable anniversary, marking 15 years since his rise to fame.

Olly was speaking about his upcoming episode of BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? (Image: ITV)
Richard expressed his astonishment during the interview, saying: “It’s not 15?! I thought that was a misprint in our notes.”

Olly agreed on how swiftly time has passed, responding: “It has been an amazing time. I’m super happy, life’s good at the moment.”

Kate praised Olly for his dedication to his career and his boundless energy, commenting: “Tonight we see that actually, that spirit goes right back through the genes.”

Olly shared an intriguing discovery from his episode of Who Do You Think You Are? as he revealed: “I found out that Veronica, my great grandmother was a trapeze artist, a full-time trapeze artist. In that clip, she was five months pregnant with my grandad.”

The 40-year-old found out his family were entertainers (Image: ITV)He continued to describe his family’s history, saying: “She was based in Latvia and they would travel around the Baltic seas, different countries to Germany and Finland, they were performing for troops, people at war and they were just entertainers. There was me thinking that I was the only Murs that had their name in lights and Murs was already a thing!”

In the Binge! podcast alongside co-host McFly member Harry Judd, the BBC presenter shares her encounter with the Welsh music legend

The One Show presenter shared the time she went to see Tom Jones perform at Edinburgh Castle after bumping into him at a hotel (Image: BBC)

 

Alex Jones has shared her “funny” experience with Tom Jones, which saw her sneaking off to a Premier Inn. The One Show presenter, originally from Ammanford in Carmarthenshire, was talking on the Binge! podcast which she co-hosts alongside McFly drummer Harry Judd.

During the entertainment podcast, the BBC presenter shared a story about the time she encountered Welsh music legend, none other than Sir Tom Jones. The anecdote saw Alex and her friend, Tess, begin their night at the prestigious and iconic Balmoral Hotel, right at the heart of the Scottish capital. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter.

“Shall I tell you a funny story about Tom Jones?” she began. “I was in Edinburgh doing a concert, and the next night, Tom Jones was doing a concert in the castle. So, my friend Tess and I were in the bar in The Balmoral, which is like a jazzy hotel, and we weren’t staying there but we’d gone there because we heard the burgers were good.

“So, we’re having a G&T and a burger in the bar. And Mark, who’s Tom Jones’ son also his manager, comes down. And he’s like, ‘Alex, how are you?’, and I said, ‘Oh, I’m very good, Mark. How are you?’.

“And he said, ‘Hey, Dad’s performing tonight in the castle, can you stay? Do you want to come?’. So he rang Tom and said, ‘Tom, Alex is down here, come down to the bar’. So he came down and he said, ‘Are you going to come to the concert then?’.”

Commenting on the slight change in her accent while sharing the story, Alex said: “Why am I putting on a Welsh accent? When I already have one. That is so weird.” But she continued: “We get in the minibus with Tom Jones – me, Tess, and off we go up to the castle. It’s a brilliant concert.”

Tom Jones had invited the presenter and her friend to watch him perform
“The Welsh Mafia,” Harry interjected. “Welsh Mafia,” Alex agreed. “We have a whale of a time,” she said. “Tom’s doing his thing. At the end of the night he says, ‘Don’t go now, we’ll get the car together’. So we get back in the minibus and they bring us back down from the castle into town.

“And they drop us off at The Balmoral because neither of us said we’re not actually staying there. And then we had to get an Uber to the Premier Inn round the corner.”

Many have responded to a social media post which shares the clip, with many describing the anecdote as “brilliant”. “Such a good story,” another said. Another responded with: “That’s hilarious”, in which Alex Jones responded herself with: “There’s more where that came from”.

 

Ruth Langsford remaining ‘quiet and classy’ and has one reaction over Eamonn Holmes

Ruth Langsford remaining ‘quiet and classy’ and has one reaction over Eamonn Holmes. (Image: Instagram)

Ruth Langsford has been remaining “quiet and classy” amid her divorce from Eamonn Holmes, which is reportedly how she feels is the “best way” to react as the GB News presenter moves on with his new girlfriend, Katie Alexander.

Last weekend, Eamonn, 64, was spotted with his new love interest, 42, during a stop on their romantic cruise. They enjoyed a night out in Spain and were photographed looking very loved up.

After the new couple put on a public display of affection during their luxury holiday, the Loose Women star, 64, has had a very dignified response.

An insider claimed: “Ruth has remained quiet and classy. Even when people bring up what Eamonn has been up to, she stays silent and just smiles.

“She thinks that is the best way…It has been humiliating for her to see Eamonn and Katie together – and that was before the cringe photos while they were on holiday.”

The insider added to the Mail on Sunday that Ruth has reached another stage in their separation by removing the £2,000 stairlift Eamonn used to get up and down the stairs at their Surrey home.

The estranged couple used to reside in a lavish £3.5 million five-bedroom house in Weybridge, Surrey, which Ruth has continued to live in post-split. Meanwhile, Eamonn has relocated to a nearby apartment.

Eamonn is understood to have struck up a friendship with Katie nine years before his split from Ruth.

It is unclear when their relationship turned romantic, but he had reportedly been showering the divorced relationship counsellor with gifts. These included tickets to a Beyonce concert and taking her and her children to a Manchester United Premier League game.

Elsewhere in Ruth and Eamonn’s divorce proceedings, Ruth is set to become the primary carer of their dog, Maggie, whom they have had for 14 years.

A source revealed to the Express last week: “Eamonn has resigned himself to the fact that he will lose ownership of Maggie. He loves that dog with all his heart but it looks like Ruth will be the dog’s main carer.

“When things settle, he’ll hopefully be able to see Maggie from time to time.”

Eamonn recently addressed concerns about Maggie’s health, assuring fans that despite her age and recent operation to remove a growth, she was still in “better shape” than him amid his own health issues.

The former This Morning host said: “A lot of you wondering about Maggie. She’s had an op to remove a growth. All well. Not bad for a 14-year-old! In fact, she’s in better shape than me.”

Eamonn has largely kept quiet about their divorce but did open up about his hopes that they can “still be friends” while speaking at the TRIC Awards in June.

Ruth has not yet spoken publicly about their split but both she and Eamonn have been seen still wearing their wedding rings.

Following the announcement of Queen Elizabeth II’s death last week, TV channels have disrupted their usual schedule to allow for rolling coverage ahead of the late monarch’s state funeral later this month

ITV have confirmed their schedule for Tuesday [September 13] amid the ongoing period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.

Following the death of Britain’s longest reigning monarch last week, popular daytime TV shows like Lorraine and Loose Women were pulled from ITV’s schedule in the wake of Buckingham Palace’s announcement on September 8 confirmed the Queen had passed away at the age of 96.

Although This Morning with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield aired as usual on Monday morning, Loose Women was shelved once again, as ITV – alongside other broadcasters – continued to focus on the death of the Queen and show special news segments remembering the late monarch.

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Lorraine was also dropped from ITV’s line-up, with Good Morning Britain airing for four hours instead, with presenters Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard leading an extended broadcast of the weekday show in the wake of the Queen’s death last week.

It’s now been confirmed that GMB will run from 6am until 9am as usual, presented by Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard, and that Lorraine will return at her usual slot of 9am.

Emmerdale will return to ITV on Tuesday 13 September at a slightly later time
This Morning will be on air at 10am until midday, presented by Phillip and Holly, but Loose Women fans won’t get an episode on Tuesday as there will be an extended ITV News Special instead.

This will cover The King’s Tour – Northern Ireland from noon, the Lunchtime News at 1.30pm and Queen Elizabeth II – Return To The Palace at 4pm.

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You can leave your tributes to Queen Elizabeth II here

Soap fans will be pleased to hear that Emmerdale will air at a later time of 8:05pm on Tuesday evening.

An hour later at 9:05pm, ITV will broadcast Charles, The Monarch and the Man.

Presented by Jonathan Dimbleby, the documentary looks back at the achievements of the man who is now the King.

The programme draws on that rich archive of moving images to portray the Prince’s ‘search’ for a role as heir; and to suggest from a very personal perspective, what kind of monarch he will be.

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ITV News at Ten will be broadcast at 10pm with Our Queen, The People’s Stories at 11pm.

In this programme, people from all walks of life reflects on meeting the Queen and share how those special moments affected their lives. This programme is narrated by Nicola Walker.

In addition to the usual schedule, the broadcaster will be airing a number of documentaries about the Queen and the new King over the coming days, as the nation prepares for the late monarch’s funeral on September 19.

Denise Welch has slammed the government’s decision to cancel all events – including charity events – in the lead up to the Queen’s state funeral next Monday

Loose Women star Denise Welch has hit out after an event she was involved in was cancelled after the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

The TV star, 64, took to Twitter to rant about the UK’s decision to cancel and postpone all events following the death of the nation’s longest-running monarch on September 8.

Denise made it clear that she was fully against the idea that the world had to stop following the death of Queen Elizabeth, as the nation – and the world – continue to mourn her death at 96.

King Charles has approved an order to make next Monday a bank holiday in light of the late Queen’s state funeral.

Public and private events alike, including music concerts, have also been postponed in respect for the Queen and the extended Royal family – but Denise isn’t entirely on board with the idea.

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Although the Loose Women star paid her respects to the Queen, calling her a ‘lady’ following her death, Denise has hit out at the ‘total insanity’ of the proceedings leading up to Her Majesty’s funeral.

Denise described the cancellations of all events as ‘total insanity’, and her opinion on the matter most definitely sparked some debates on Twitter.

The TV star sparked chaos when she tweeted: “My friend has been forced to cancel a small charity event I was involved in raising money for people struggling to feed their families in Manchester. Many months of preparation,” she explained.

Denise Welch hit out after an event she was involved in was cancelled ( 
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“This is total insanity after the suffering of the last few years and I adored the Queen!!”

One follower agreed: “Charity events should NOT be cancelled for this. The Queen would have wanted people to raise these vital funds.”

“It’s one day, people should pay their respects,” another disagreed.

“I see why you’re mad but come on, she’s the Queen. Let her have her day,” someone else insisted.

Meanwhile, a fourth fumed: “Leaving people hungry in Manchester for the funeral of a 96-year-old woman? Nah.”

The Queen passed away on Thursday September 8
It comes after Denise hit out again last week after it was announced that all charity events would also be cancelled following the Queen’s death.

“Why on earth would cancelling the Great North Run be in memory of the Queen,” she tweeted.

“Imagine how many charities will suffer as a result? The Queen would NEVER want these events cancelled at this financially crippling time in peoples lives!!”

“Instead of cancelling events that take a year of blood, sweat and tears to organise, we should be celebrating the Queens AMAZING life & legacy AT these events!!!! Stop cancelling things.”

While GMB and Lorraine still aired on TV this morning, the other two ITV daytime shows have been cancelled to make room in the schedule

This Morning and Loose Women have been cancelled today for a three and a half-hour ITV News special on the King’s Tour

While GMB and Lorraine still aired on TV this morning, the other two ITV daytime shows have been cancelled to make room in the schedule.

It comes as King Charles III embarks on a tour of the country in the days before the funeral to meet his new subjects as millions around Britain unite in their sorrow.

They will be able to pay their respects to the Queen at royal sites across the country.

Mourners have been urged to donate to charity in memory of the Queen if they wish at royal.uk, where they can also leave messages of condolence.

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Official guidance from the Cabinet Office last night suggested they contribute to one of the late monarch’s charities.

It said: “Making a donation to one of Her Majesty’s many charities and patronages may be considered a fitting way of paying tribute to her extraordinary legacy.”

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You can leave your tributes to Queen Elizabeth II here

Earlier this week, the King was given a day off for a private day of reflection.

In the detailed planning for the aftermath of the Queen’s death – known as “London Bridge” – a day was set aside at this point for the new monarch to have some time away from public duties.

The period allowed the King to pause, but it is understood he was working in preparation for his new role and received his red boxes of state papers.

The new monarch led the royal family in a public display of homage to the late Queen by walking behind her coffin with his siblings, sons and other relatives as it was carried into Westminster Hall, where it will lie in state until the state funeral on Monday.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan complained about the storyline for her ex-husband Shane Richie on EastEnders as he made his return as Alfie Moon to win Kat Slater back

Coleen Nolan expressed her disappointment over Shane Richie’s EastEnders storyline as her ex made his return to the BBC One soap.

The Loose Women panellist discussed her former husband’s stint on the show during today’s episode of the ITV lunchtime programme, where she was joined by anchor Charlene White and panellists Katie Piper and Dame Kelly Holmes. As they chatted about her ex Shane’s return to the soap as Alfie Moon, Coleen lamented over the storyline.

Alfie made his return last week as Kat Slater and Phil Mitchell prepared to tie the knot, telling her she couldn’t go through with it. He vowed to stick around and win her back, as he promised he’d show her she was making the wrong decision.

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As they discussed the storyline on today’s episode of Loose Women, Coleen shared her thoughts on his return.

Fellow panellist Katie Piper asked Coleen: “Don’t you think Kat and Phil make a great couple?” but she was quick to disagree and made her feelings very clear and ranted: “No! No I’m sorry, it’s ridiculous. You would not pick Phil over Alfie. Absolutely [speaking from past experience]. Kat and Alfie just go together; they’ve been together for years. Phil’s just always miserable.”

“Well he’s not anymore now he’s got Kat,” Katie chimed in but Coleen laughed off the comment.

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It comes after Shane described it as an “honour” to be returning to the show.

Of his return, he said: “It’s an absolute honour and privilege to be asked back to my TV home of Albert Square. I’m looking forward to catching up with some old cast mates and meeting some new ones. The new exec producer Chris Clenshaw has been instrumental in wanting to bring Alfie Moon back with some wonderful storylines… and who am I to say no?! I can’t wait.”

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Chris Clenshaw described Alfie as one of the “most iconic, loveable and most memorable characters in soap”.

“Shane Richie created one of the most iconic, loveable and most memorable characters in soap, and to welcome him back to Walford is an absolute pleasure. A lot’s happened since Alfie’s been away from the Square but wherever his floral shirts go you can expect fun, frolics and, of course, the odd porky-pie. We’re over the moon to have him home,” he added.