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Good Morning Britain was extended until 9.25am on ITV on Friday, followed by an almost six-hour General Election 2024 special, The Results

ITV viewers are fuming over the General Election.

Friday’s episode of Good Morning Britain was extended past 9am as results poured in for Labour’s landslide win over the Tories. But eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice the programme cut into the time Lorraine would normally be on-air.

Bosses have pulled today’s episodes of Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women due to the election, airing an almost six-hour political results show instead. Daytime telly watchers have been left riled up by the decision, with some taking to X with complaints.

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“It’s going to be a loooong day of TV today no Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women,” commented one user. While someone else complained about the lengthy results show in the trio’s place. “That’s all coming up over the next six hours’ SIX HOURS?! BLIMEY!!!”

“I see there is NO This Morning on Friday because of the election results BUT why can’t ITV air Lorraine, this morning and loose women on ITV2 or ITV3 instead,” another fumed. A fourth fan moaned, “I don’t think I can take anymore. It’s just the same thing over and over.”

The hilarious Where is Lorraine? meme page even got in on the action, posting this morning: “A reminder that there is no #Lorraine (or Ranvir or Christine for that matter) today as ITV are airing the #ToriesAreOut party instead.” One fan of the page replied: “So todays episode is being hosted by Keir Starmer.” Another joked: “The long-suffering Ranvir has the day off!” Before someone noticed: “She got the day off from Lorraine…

“…but she will never get a day off from #ITV.” Ranvir was brought in for Friday’s episode of Good Morning Britain, stationed in the rain outside the Conservative Party HQ in London waiting for Rishi Sunak to return after his defeat to Labour’s Keir Starmer.”

Ranvir was brought in to present Good Morning Britain ( 
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ITV)Appearing on camera very briefly, Ranvir caught the moment Sunak returned to his office after it was announced that he would be taking over as Prime Minister. She asked the outgoing PM if he “blames himself” for the loss live on TV. Ranvir didn’t seem to get a response, so appeared to issue a scathing dig at Sunak’s expense after being blanked by the politician. Speaking to hosts Ed Balls and Susanna Reid on camera, the Lorraine stand-in star said: “Look at the weather, its miserable.” She continued: “But by the way Rishi Sunak, I’ve checked the weather in California. Its sunny, its 30 degrees, wink wink.”

The joke left viewers laughing, with fans taking to X, formally Twitter, with comments and laughing face emojis after the quick quip. “Cackling at ar Ranvir SCREAMING at Rishi Sunak whether he blames himself or not for the result,” one commented. (sic) While someone else said: “No #lorraine or the show either today, but at least Ranvir still got a link to GMB.”

Olivia Attwood will host a new dating show for ITV, entitled ‘What Goes On Tour’, which she filmed in Greece last month

Olivia Attwood is set to front a brand new dating show on ITV.

The 33 year old, who shot to fame on Love Island, will be the face of What Goes On Tour, which she filmed in sunny Greece last month. TVZone reports that the programme will see a bunch of not-so-great boyfriends trying to improve their ways for their long-suffering partners.

It comes after Olivia spilled the beans about her marriage to Sunderland AFC footballer Bradley Dack, 30, whom she tied the knot with in 2023.

On her podcast So Wrong, It’s Right, Olivia revealed: “Essentially, now I’m in an adult relationship, we have a house, we have dogs, but we have very busy work schedules, I like to schedule what I call Relationship Boardroom. It’s non-romantic stuff, like admin, bills, [organising] the summer holidays and who will look after the dogs.”

It comes after Olivia spilled the beans about her marriage to Sunderland AFC footballer Bradley Dack, 30, whom she tied the knot with in 2023.

On her podcast So Wrong, It’s Right, Olivia revealed: “Essentially, now I’m in an adult relationship, we have a house, we have dogs, but we have very busy work schedules, I like to schedule what I call Relationship Boardroom. It’s non-romantic stuff, like admin, bills, [organising] the summer holidays and who will look after the dogs.”

She continued: “Do we need to update our insurance? It’s so lame, I’m not going to pretend that it’s not. So I’ll text Brad to tell him and he’ll get the minutes before the meeting. Whenever I tell him what is on the agenda and ask him if he wants to bring anything to the agenda, he never does.”

The Loose Women star also mentioned that Bradley tends to just “agree with everything” she says because he’s keen to wrap up these meetings quickly.

“I run the meeting, I am guest speaking, and the host. He is the only attendee and normally stays awake for the first segment. I ask him what he thinks and he just agrees with everything because he wants it to be over as quick as possible.”

“I feel like that’s how Brad feels about his life since he made a commitment to me, he just wants to get in and out with as little trauma as possible! “.

Ruth Langsford has provided fans with a much-anticipated update on her dog Maggie, who recently underwent an operation, just months after the star announced her split from Eamonn Holmes

Ruth Langsford has updated her Instagram followers on the health of her Collie cross, Maggie, after the pooch underwent surgery recently.

The telly favourite, who is in the midst of a divorce from her co-presenter hubby Eamonn Holmes, had previously shared that their cherished dog needed to be sedated for a procedure.

On Thursday, Ruth delighted fans with news that Maggie’s operation, which was to remove “a little wart.” went smoothly. The Loose Women presenter posted a video showing Maggie with a shaved patch and stitches, expressing gratitude for the well-wishes from her followers, reports the Express.

In an endearing clip where she’s seen gently stroking Maggie’s chin, Ruth penned: “Maggie is doing very well after her little op yesterday. Thanks for asking.”

Eamonn and Ruth, who adopted Maggie back in 2011, often featured the beloved canine on their social media. Described as almost like a “second child” to the pair, Maggie has been at the centre of reported custody discussions following the couple’s split.

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Sources suggest there have been “difficult conversations” over who will take care of Maggie, with one insider telling The Sun: “Maggie is like a daughter to them. They dote on her.”

“But she’s getting on and they know she needs stability,” added the source, highlighting the importance of a stable home for Maggie amidst Eamonn’s ongoing health issues.

They further expressed: “The thought of giving her up is heartbreaking to him. But if Ruth is able to get out and about and walk her more, then it may well be that she gets Maggie in the split.”

Eamonn’s profound fondness for Maggie was evident earlier this year when he spoke about the “unconditional love” he has for her and the joy she adds to his life, saying: “I genuinely have never experienced affection like it.”

Frankie Bridge’s latest high street find is perfect for summer – and it costs just £27.99 from H&M

If there’s one fashion staple everyone needs in their holiday wardrobe, it’s a white linen shirt. The effortless piece goes with pretty much everything, and Frankie Bridge has found an affordable option on the high street that’s heading straight into our hand luggage.

The Loose Women panellist is never one to gate keep her fashion finds, regularly sharing her top high street picks as part of her weekly Frankie’s Faves series. And over the weekend, she posted about an oversized linen shirt from H&M that’s ‘perfect for mixing and matching’.

Made from a lightweight linen fabric – an ideal choice for the summer months for its water-wicking properties – the button-down shirt boasts a neat collar and chest pocket, with dropped shoulders and button cuffs for a relaxed feel while still being smart enough to wear for more polished occasions.

Speaking on the shirt, Frankie said. Today’s @favestheedit is hand luggage faves! An edit of the best looks to pack in your carry on. Lightweight, perfect for mixing and matching, easy to pack, but without compromising on style and being able to make multiple looks. A white linen shirt is a perfect day look or cover up to add in.”

Priced at £27.99, the shirt comes in sizes XS to XXL, and has racked up a number of five-star reviews, with an overall rating of 4.5 stars. One said: “Love this shirt. Can be worn casual with jeans, shorts, skirts or dressed up for the office. Very versatile. Love the colour.”

Another added: “Fab linen shirt. I plan to wear on holiday as a beach cover up so sized up to a L and it’s perfect (I am UK size 8-10). Also wore recently with jeans and did a French tuck. Great versatile piece that everyone needs in their wardrobe.”

Frankie’s white linen shirt costs less than £30 at H&M ( 
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“Quite a nice shirt I’ve got it in multiple colours and this is not the first time I buy them,” said a third. “From my experience, they are quite long lasting however because it’s linen it does wear it down a bit.”

With a fourth adding: “Absolutely LOVE this shirt. So stylish for summer and can be worn so many ways. Oversized so size down if you’re usually between sizes. The fabric is a great weight too, not at all flimsy.”

Those who gave it a lower score almost all had issues around sizing, some saying it’s too big, others saying its too small, one said: “This shirt is not oversized! True to size. I left it, despite I wanted oversized, because it is snow white colour, which is rare in H&M. I love snow white linen!” Though another wrote: “I bought an XS as I didn’t want it too oversized. However its still quite large.” But we always recommend using the online size guide to find your perfect fit.

Frankie styled hers with a pair of £36 Topshop denim Editor short in bleach, with a £12 Weekday Byron shiny bandeau bikini top in light blue, square toe beach flip flops for £4 at Boohoo finished off with a Mango large mixed check shopper bag in multi, costing £60.

But if a white shirt isn’t for you, it also comes in khaki, black and a pale pink, so you’re bound to find one perfect for slotting into your warm weather wardrobe.

Also from H&M, the 35-year-old recommended this Tie-strap dress, which costs less than £20. Coming in four colours, the £18.99 dress features a square neckline, tie-top spaghetti shoulder straps and a concealed zip and hook-and-eye fastener at one side. We’re also a little bit in love with her Mango raffia crossbody contrast handle bag, which costs £50 but is sure to become your wardrobe’s hardest-working accessory of the summer months.

But if it’s Frankie’s linen shirt you’re coveting, you can pick it up for under £30 here at H&M.

Denise Welch and the Loose Women team experienced a performance by Andrea Bocelli, causing the panellist to poke fun at Kim Kardashian for “paying for” a show from the opera singer.

Andrea Bocelli performed on Wednesday’s episode of Loose Women, after which panellist Denise Welch poked fun at Kim Kardashian for “paying for” a performance from the opera star.

The Italian tenor performed an emotional rendition of Bambina Mia with his 12-year-old daughter Virginia on the series in light of his upcoming BST Hyde Park show. The singer joined the panel to discuss his upcoming concert at the London festival, which runs until July 14.

The former Coronation Street star couldn’t help but joke about experiencing one of the icon’s performances for free when the American reality star had to seemingly pay for the privilege. Of course, fans of the singer will recall how Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West invited Bocelli to sing at their Florence wedding in 2014.

Andrea Bocelli appeared on Wednesday’s episode of Loose Women. ( 
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Taking to Instagram, Welch marked the unforgettable moment Bocelli graced the Loose Women stage. She wrote above a re-posted video of the singer on the show: “I felt like I had a private audience with @andreabocelliofficial Kim Kardashian had to pay for that!!!”

Back at the former spouses’ wedding, the pair were pictured at the time intensely staring into each other’s eyes during one of the songs. E! News reported at the time that Bocelli performed several songs, including Ave Maria and his hit Con te partirò (With You I Will Leave).

Speaking recently on the talk show series, his child admitted that she was just eight years old when she first sang with her famous father to an audience. “I wasn’t supposed to sing. I’m not sure how it happened,” Virginia said.

Denise Welch marked the unforgettable moment that Bocelli sung on the show by mentioning his performance at Kim Kardashian’s wedding. ( 
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The Italian tenor performed an emotional rendition of Bambina Mia with his 12-year-old daughter Virginia. ( 
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Andrea then responded: “I had to sing Hallelujah and it has a lot of English words, so I asked Virginia to learn the song to sing it with me.” The pair performed in Palma, Mallorca, for her first performance.

“The song is about a dad who is talking to his daughter about life and love,” Virginia explained. “I got emotional when I was recording it, it took a long time to record it because I was bawling, and then my dad noticed and made fun of me.”

The star is due to take to the stage at Hyde Park on Friday. Andrea said the upcoming performance is “a dream come true for me”.

The international singer is set to sing alongside The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which is conducted by Michele Spotti. The conductor has fulfilled the role of Musical Director of Marseille’s Opera House and Philharmonic Orchestra since 2023.

TV personality Myleene Klass is comparing the festival day. Festival-goers will also be treated to performances from Nadine Sierra, Isabel Leonard, and Luca Micheletti as well as a choir by the Crouch End Festival Chorus.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash admitted they sleep in separate bedrooms during a conversation on Celebrity Gogglebox.

Stacey Solomon fears “the spark could eventually fizzle out” with husband Joe Swash and reportedly misses when they had “sex almost daily”.

It comes after the 34-year-old admitted she and Joe, 42, sleep in different beds during a recent episode of Celebrity Gogglebox. An insider has now told Closer that mum-of-five Stacey fears the couple will start to feel more like a “room mates than lovers”.

Stacey and Joe, share children Rex, five, Rose two, and Belle, 16 months, together while the Loose Women panellist has sons Zachary, 16 and Leighton, 12, from a previous relationship. But insiders say having three young children in a short space of time has “put a strain” on the relationship.

Stacey and Joe had three young children in a short space of time. ( 
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Insiders say Stacey fears losing the spark with Joe Swash. ( 
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The insider said: “Right now, she’s worried they could start to feel more like room mates than lovers and if they don’t start making a conscious effort to carve out time for each other and find more of a balance, the spark could fizzle out and they might never get it back.”

Stacey and Joe have been open about their sex life. With Stacey previously admitting she would “rather eat than have sex”, confessing she worried her sex drive was too low.

The insider said the pair had previously pledged to make a conscious effort to reignite the passion in their relationship. They added: “Stacey misses that intense physical connection they had when they first started dating in 2015 – admitting they couldn’t keep their hands off each other and would have sex almost daily.”

Stacey and Joe are now said to be making more time for each other, agreeing to weekly date nights, to help juggle their busy careers and family life. The insider says they are also planning a romantic getaway for their second wedding anniversary.

Stacey is said to have told pals she has bought “loads of new sexy underwear” to surprise EastEnders actor Joe. While Stacey and Joe are said to be concerned about the spark, the insider says the pair “love the family they’ve created” and are “crazy about each other”.

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford announced they are in the process of a divorce, after 14 years of marriage, back in May

Ruth Langsford is reportedly open to meeting somebody new following her split from long-term husband Eamonn Holmes and “hasn’t ruled out things like dating apps”. Through their spokesperson back in May, the couple confirmed they had called it quits after 14 years of marriage in a statement nobody saw coming.

The Loose Women star has since remained silent about their separation and has taken an extended break from her television duties, while Eamonn has returned to his GB News show and has thanked fans for their support. The broadcaster has also reportedly been spending time with relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, 42, who is said to have visited his place numerous times.

Following this, a source has said that friends of Ruth “have been rallying around” her “and telling her to meet someone new”. They added to Best Magazine: “Ruth has been completely shocked by it all. She doesn’t feel ready, if truth be told, but she has been left reeling after seeing Eamonn get close to a new woman.

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“She never thought in a million years there would be talk of either of them moving on after just publicly announcing their split, but her friends have said that if Eamonn is moving on with someone new, then there’s no reason why she shouldn’t as well.”

While it’s unlikely that the mother-of-one will go public with a new romance anytime soon, friends reportedly have “a long list of men” they believe would put a smile back on her face when she is ready.

“They feel she could easily have a revenge romance tomorrow if she needs to,” the source added.

“Dating feels like a terrifying other world to Ruth, but her pals have promised to hold her hand through the process once she’s ready.”

They went on to say that while she is “excited about her romantic future”, she will “tread carefully”, particularly with being in the public eye.

Representatives for Ruth and Eamonn have been contacted for comment by The Mirror.

The former This Morning presenters married back in 2010 at Elvetham Hall in Hampshire and later welcomed their only child together into the world, a son named Jack, now 22.

The GB News presenter also has three older children with his first wife Gabrielle Holmes.

According to the Mail Online, Ruth will break her silence about the split when she returns to Loose Women next week.

A source told the publication: “The presenters on Loose Women have a history of opening up about their marriage splits on air and it’s a very supportive environment.

“Ruth knows the viewers are heavily invested in her breakup so she will be addressing her and Eamonn for the first time on the show.”

The source goes onto claim that once she addresses the split, she will then draw a line under it and has no plans to speak further.

Loose Women viewers were left confused on Monday as Linda Robson spoke about her ‘husband’ and being married for 33 years despite announcing her split last year

Loose Women’s Linda Robson left viewers confused on Monday after a cryptic marriage comment.

The TV star, 66, confirmed her separation from Mark Dunford last year and earlier this year ruled out finding love again as she planned to move out of her long-term home into a two-bed house near her children. However, on Monday’s episode of Loose Women, Linda spoke about about her ‘husband’ and being married for 33 years, leaving viewers confused.

During the latest episode, the panellists aired a debate titled: “Does marriage work better for men than women?” to which Linda said: “I think once the kids leave home it’s all different then, because that’s the glue that keeps you all together. I think once the kids are gone and they’ve got their own lives and they don’t need you anymore – I think then it all changes.

Loose Women’s Linda Robson left viewers confused on Monday after a cryptic marriage comment ( 
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“So yeah, I’ve been married 33 years and I’m getting old now. I just want to enjoy the last few years that I’ve got left, so I went on holiday on my own but my son and his partner were out there as well. So it was just really nice, but I’ll go away on my own anyway and I’m very sociable but my husband’s not that sociable, so I’ve always done things on my own anyway.”

Taking to Twitter, now X, viewers were left confused over Linda talking about being married for 33 years and calling Mark her husband following their split. One person said: “I thought Linda’s marriage was over? #LooseWomen” to which others interacted with the tweet. The Mirror has contacted Linda’s representative for comment.

It comes as Linda opened up about her split earlier this year from Mark, the father of her children Louis, 32, and Bobbie, 28. The TV star said at the time that there was nothing dramatic about the split and they simply grew apart, telling OK! magazine: “People do, sometimes, don’t they? We never had that much in common. I’m very sociable. Mark never enjoyed that side of things.”

“I’ve been sad about it, of course I have,” she added. “But we had two lovely children together. But they’re all grown up, living their own lives now. Now, it’s me and Dolly the dog. [But] I’m in a really good place. Work’s good.”

Loose Women star Linda Robson has revealed the warning her kids have given her as she continues to be outspoken on screen

Linda Robson has admitted the one show her kids have warned her from appearing on.

The outspoken Loose Women star, 66, is known for saying it how it is, but she admits her kids sometimes offer her some much-needed advice.

Linda revealed she is loving her time the daytime talk show, but knows she can sometimes go a little bit overboard. In a recent interview, the former Birds of a Feather star admitted she had to have a sit-down talk with her three kids to work out what was “off limits” when it comes to sharing her personal life with the public.

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Speaking to Woman Magazine, she said: “We already had all that [off limits chat] with my book. Normally I’m OK – they know that they can trust me at the moment. But I am known for getting into trouble on the show quite a lot.”

Linda also opened up on the one show her kids – Lauren, 41, Louis 32 and Roberta, 28 – have banned her from following her split from the father of her youngest two children, Mark Dunford. She revealed she had been asked to appear on Celebs Go Dating, but her kids have demanded she rejects any approach.

She continued: “I was asked to do Celebs Go Dating, and my kids said. ‘You can’t,” but I think I’d be really funny on their and I’m not going to have sex with anyone or anything – I’d just have a laugh – but they told me ‘No, you’re not doing that!”

Teasing a potential appearance anyway, she opened up on how Vanessa Feltz appeared on the show and is said to have received a generous pay packet for her time.

Linda also revealed the prank she played on her kids after they advised her against heading into the Celebrity Big Brother House. They had told their mum that she only had to say one thing wrong and her career could be in tatters.

Despite her insistence she wouldn’t, she opted against entering – but not before having some fun with them. She explained on the night of the show’s launch she purposely didn’t answer her phone. “They were rinigng me, but because they’d told me I couldn’t do it, I decided not to answer the phone,” she revealed.

The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton has claimed that pop star Conor Maynard has failed to respond to her messages as she prepares to welcome their child after a one-night stand

The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton has hit out at singer Conor Maynard as she prepares to welcome his baby.

Pop star Conor and reality star Charlotte met at a boozy night out and were introduced by the show’s winner, Harry Clarke, the boyfriend of Conor’s younger sister. Appearing on Tuesday’s Loose Women, Charlotte, 32, opened up about her pregnancy as she revealed that she is doing it completely alone after Conor reportedly made it clear that he did not want to be apart of their baby’s life.

Speaking to the Loose Women panel, mum-to-be Charlotte revealed her unborn baby’s name as Penelope as she detailed the advances she has made to Conor, which have reportedly been ignored by the singer. Charlotte revealed that she has been in touch with Conor, but he has failed to respond, which has left Charlotte in a dark place mentally.

“I’m always torn with what’s best for the baby. For me and my mental health, and the damage that Conor has done to me, I absolutely wouldn’t want him in my life. But, I’m an adult and I understand what I’ve entered into here and if that’s how it has to be then I have to suck it up and put her first,” Charlotte told the Loose Women panel.

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She continued: “I would like it for her at some point in her life, but I don’t think there’s really much point at this stage, but in the future maybe – that might be nice for her. But it’s got to be all Penelope’s decision.”

It comes after Charlotte recently posted a message on Instagram in which she made claims about Conor. She wrote: “I just wanted to thank all the kind wishes… it has been hard speaking again because last time I thought I was alone but to find out he has more hidden children out there that he has done this to other women made me think I will speak, for the scared women…”

The Traitors star continued: “For some, I may be irritating but I think unless you have been in these shoes like me and these others it’s hard to understand. Anyway thank you for my loyal followers and for the women who have been courageous enough to speak to me.”

The reality star said that she feared she would miscarry her miracle baby and had been placed on bed rest by her doctors. “It was so stressful that doctors twice put me on bed rest. I thought I was going to miscarry,” she said. Charlotte went on to claim that since falling pregnant she had felt “abandoned and alone”.

The relationship between Charlotte and Conor has deteriorated since she fell pregnant and speaking to The Sun, she said: “He told me, ‘I’m not ready to be a dad. It’s nothing against you, Charlotte, but even if we’d been together three years, I would be the exact same. I do not want to have a child. That’s why I haven’t got a dog’.”

Charlotte has claimed that he only wanted her to reach out to him if his paternity was going to be revealed in public. The Traitors star shared: “He told me, ‘This is your miracle baby. It is not mine’. He ended the text, ‘Hope you’re all good, Charlotte x’.”

Charlotte went on to speak about her previous miscarriages and her thoughts on her pregnancy: “After seven miscarriages over my 20s, failed Insemination, failed IVF I was told It probably won’t happen for you. These words for a lot of women, are the words you never want to hear! Yet someone decided I deserved a wish answering and I am now going to have my own little miracle. It was a rough start (never knew sickness could be so bad) but I’m starting to feel normal again!! I wanted to share this with all my family, friends and #thetraitors fan base!! It’s been a shock, to say the least but the most welcomed surprise ever!!”

The Mirror has reached out to Conor Maynard’s spokesperson for comment on this story.

If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at the Miscarriage Association. You can call them on 01924 200799 or email [email protected]