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Loose Women viewers were left fuming at Janet Street-Porter for her “disgusting” comment to Denise Welch during a conversation about education on Tuesday’s episode

Loose Women ‘s Janet Street-Porter sparked a stir among ITV’s daytime viewers after a cheeky dig at co-star Denise Welch during Tuesday’s episode. The panel, which included Brenda Edwards and host Christine Lampard, were in the midst of a heated discussion on whether or not parents should bribe their kids for exam success when Janet couldn’t resist flaunting her 11 ‘O’ levels.

Denise, the former Corrie actress, shared her own school days tale: “When I was doing my ‘O’ Levels, my mum and dad could have offered me the world and I would have still climbed down the drainpipe to go and be with my boyfriend. I was awful as regards revising and studying and it just wasn’t for me.” After revealing she bagged five ‘O’ Levels, Janet quipped, “Is that all? ” leading Denise to reveal her exams took two goes because she had to resit Needlework, reports OK!

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Janet, ever the provocateur, made sure to highlight that out of Denise’s five ‘O’ Levels, one was in Needlework, followed by a laugh. Denise quickly clapped back with, “And we’re all on the same show, thank you very much! “.

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Despite Denise brushing off Janet’s jibe with good humour, fans watching at home didn’t take too kindly to Janet’s sharp banter with her colleague.

A viewer rallied around Denise stating: “I must say I was cross with JSP boasting about how many O’Levels she achieved and belittling Denise for achieving 5 O’ Levels and one being for needlework. How disgusting. Who does she think she is. I was impressed with Denise’s responses to the digs JSP made.”

A second echoed these sentiments, stating: “Janet is so rude.”

Earlier in the show, the two also bumped heads during a conversation about infidelity. The women openly confessed to past indiscretions, hence their reluctance to pass judgement on others.

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Denise reflected, “Back in the day, I wouldn’t, no. If I was in that situation, I wouldn’t have judged someone if they had possibly cheated. I always think that there’s not excuses for things, but there are reasons for things.”

Contributing her viewpoint, Janet started off by saying: “Like Denise, I was a compulsive cheater…” But Denise was quick to correct her, interjecting firmly with, “I wasn’t compulsive,” which invoked laughter from the audience, as the panellists moved on with their discussion sans further bickering.

Lucy Alexander, who is close pals with both Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, offered her support to the latter following the sad news of the former couple’s split

Ruth Langsford’s pal Lucy Alexander has rushed to offer support after the news she is divorcing Eamonn Holmes.

The Loose Women star had captured a beautiful day spent with her mother, full of sunshine, music, dancing, sherry, and completing crosswords together in the garden. She posted this precious moment alongside the dog, Maggie, on Sunday (June 2) with a heartwarming caption: “Lovely day spent with my darling Mum….sunshine, music, dancing, sherry, lunch, crosswords in the garden and Maggie….making memories Music by her favourite @mrantondubeke #sunday #family.”

Responding to the post on Tuesday evening, Lucy penned a comforting message in light of Ruth’s recent marital separation: “Just what you need – mum and maggie cuddles… I reckon you should have a swig of Joan’s sherry [laughing emoji] love you.”

Lucy and Ruth’s friendship spans many years, filled with nights out and trips abroad. Express.co.uk quoted the A Place In The Sun presenter as having previously said: “Ruth and I go on holiday together and we always need another holiday by the end of it. We just do not stop talking. She loves cooking and doing stuff at home.”

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She also mentioned, “We like making lunches and we love shopping. We love nattering. She is just like my favourite holiday partner if I’m going to go on a girly holiday.”, reports the Express. In the past, Lucy, aged 54, has been there for Eamonn during his health challenges, paying a visit to their Surrey home during his recovery time.

“Yeah, I was over there with them watching the football [one Saturday]. Over at the Holmes’ household,” Lucy revealed in a candid chat last year. “He’s alright. He’s putting a smile on his face every day. He’s getting there.” She continued: “It’s funny because whenever we have a girly night and we go over there – it’s four of us – we all get together. It was our Christmas do, we call it, where we all swap and give each other presents. It’s always the four girls and Eamonn. We’re like, ‘What are you doing in here? It’s a girl’s night.’ He will say, ‘I just want to come and say, hello.’”.

The news of the former TV duo’s split was announced last month. Ruth hadn’t publicly commented on the split but Eamonn thanked fans for their support while presenting on GB News. It comes as Ruth extended her break from Loose Women following her divorce news.

A source said: “Ruth will not be back on screen this week.” They added to The Sun: “She has decided to extend her break from ITV so will not yet be making a return to the Loose Women panel.”

Katie Price made a surprise appearance in a out-there ensemble at this year’s Mighty Hoopla festival at Brockwell Park in south London

Katie Price stunned at this year’s Mighty Hoopla festival.

The former glamour model strutted her stuff in an all-pink catsuit, covered in pictures of her own face. She made a surprise appearance at the annual event held at Brockwell Park in south London, performing her hit track I Got You in front of thousands on Saturday.

The mum-of-five joined The Clapham Grand’s stage, playing a game of Bongo’s Bingo. Fans couldn’t believe their luck as she broke into song while on stage, blasting the “I know” lyrics first debuted in a memorable appearance on Loose Women in 2017.

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Reviving her pop career, Katie shared a clip on Instagram as she wrote: “Had the most EPIC time.” The video saw her dancing along to a DJ track as the MC screamed “Katie, Katie, Katie Price” over and over again. Fans and friends flocked to the comments as they couldn’t contain their excitement. “Can’t wait to watch,” said TV pal Chloe Ferry.

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Danny Beard wrote: “Obsessed with this! And I know I’m gonna have “Katie, Katie, Katie Pwiceee” in my head all day.” Another fan penned: “Its outfit for me such a Katie price thing to do you make me laugh, I love how whether people agree or not you just do what you want. Gotta rate that tbh.”

While someone else said the show was “iconic”, another concluded: “Honestly cant wait to see you again soon @katieprice Katie Pwice.” She was supported by her new beau JJ Slater who stood proudly at the side of the stage. Uploading a separate snap with her new man, Katie wrote: “I Got You such an amazing time performing, singing live @mightyhoopla thank you so much for believing in me.”

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@katieprice/Instagram)Katie’s no stranger to the stage, recently taking her podcast on the road, alongside her son Harvey just last week. She came under fire for her “shocking and disappointing” behaviour on stage with her son. She was at The Clapham Grand with sister Sophie for their latest stop on their The Katie Price Show podcast tour. They were joined by Harvey, 22, who was reportedly encouraged to repeatedly say the C-word in front of the large crowd.

During the live performance, Katie was said to be asking Harvey to say the C-word by referring to the pervious time he said it on live TV. Harvey, who is blind, autistic, has septo-optic dysplasia and a learning disability, was asked by his famous mum: “What was the naught word when you were on TV with Piers Morgan? What did you say?”

Harvey replied: “Hi Piers Morgan you bl***y c***.” Katie then reportedly gave him the microphone again as Harvey said: “Hello you c***.” An audience member said they were “shocked and disappointed” by Katie. “I don’t know what I was more shocked about, the fact that a mum was egging her son, regardless of his age, to use such a profanity on stage, or the fact that she said “well done” after he done it,” they told the Daily Mail.

“Although the audience were laughing at the time, when we were all walking out, fans were expressing how disappointed they were that Harvey seemed to be used as a prop in the live show for a cheap laugh. Katie appears to be such a fantastic mum, so seeing something like this live is extremely disappointing.”

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The Loose Women stars have pleaded with Melania Trump to leave her husband, disgraced former President Donald, after he was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records

Loose Women’s Denise Welch has issued a plea to Donald Trump’s wife, Melania.

It comes after the disgraced former President was found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records over a hush money payment to adult actress Stormy Daniels. Trump, who is hoping to run for the American office again, was found guilty last week following a five-week trial.

He is currently preparing for his sentencing taking place on July 11 where he can face up to four years behind bars. However, former The Apprentice star Donald, 77, is expected to appeal the decision after he became the first former President to be convicted after prosecutors claimed he tried to “corrupt” the 2016 election by hiding a $130,000 payment to his lawyer Michael Cohen to be passed to Stormy.

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Following the Mirror’s exclusive chat with former adult entertainer Stormy, who urged Melanie to walk away from Donald and their marriage, the Loose Women have now spoken out. Denise, 66, said: “Yes,” when asked if Melanie should dump Trump.

“But I honestly think, as with the people who vote for him, he could literally do anything to anybody and those people loyal to him will still be there. I would imagine, she would have left him before. You just have to look at him and realise she would have left him.

“I honestly think that there is some kind of contractual agreement there because, listen, I’ve been in relationships where I know people have said ‘You should leave’, you have to find your own to leave. I just can’t imagine what it must be like to be married to someone who is under the spotlight for all of these deeds.”

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But Denise’s subtle digs didn’t stop at Trump as she commented: “At the same time, you couldn’t pay me to be Jill Biden either, so it’s not just Donald Trump. No, I don’t think she will leave at this point, I don’t think she will leave until this presidential race is over, I think that if he wins, she will stay, if he loses, that’s a different topic. But I would imagine there’s a contract.”

Meanwhile, Brenda Edwards quipped: “I don’t think I’d be married to him in the first place.” She added: “She’s got beautiful eyes but she’s always got sunglasses on? What’s that hiding? Sorrow?” Denise added: “What is she getting out of this? Especially if she has to sleep with him!”

Speaking to the Mirror over the weekend, Stormy said: “I don’t know what their agreement may or may not be, but Melania needs to leave him. Not because of what he did with me or other women but because he is a convicted felon. It’s been proven he is abusive; he was found liable for sexual assault and tax fraud and is now a criminal. He’s neither Teflon Don nor Teflon Con anymore.”

Prince Harry wrote about using marijuana, cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms in his bestselling memoir Spare, leading to questions about what he disclosed on his US visa application.

A royal commentator has warned things could be ‘very different’ for Harry if Donald Trump is re-elected. (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may target a move to Canada if they’re forced to leave the US over the Duke’s ongoing visa row, a royal commentator has claimed.

Harry publicly admitted past drug use in his January 2023 tell-all memoir Spare, and it has led to questions over whether this was admitted on his American visa application.

Speaking to OK!, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said the Prince “must regret having been so frank about drugs in his book. It really wasn’t a necessary part of the narrative although I understand that he was trying to explain his mental health issues.”

“But admissions like that can have consequences and, right now, he must be feeling the heat,” she added.

“I think he’s fine as long as the Biden administration continues to back him. But things could be very different if [Donald] Trump became president again.

The pair have relocated to California since stepping down as senior royals in 2020. (Image: Getty)

But she said she ultimately couldn’t imagine the US throwing out the royal. “Lawyers would find some way around it, I think,” she said. “But it must be an unnecessary worry and embarrassment for Harry at the moment.”

“I suppose if the worst came to the worst, they would have to find somewhere else to live but I doubt that it would be the UK,” Bond added. “Perhaps Canada would look kindly on them. But I don’t think it will come to that.”

Last year, the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation launched a lawsuit demanding the Joe Biden administration make Harry’s US visa documents public, to show whether past drug use was disclosed.

It came after the Prince wrote about using marijuana, cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms in his bestselling memoir.

Illicit drug use can result in non-immigrant and immigrant visa applications being rejected, though immigration officers can use discretion to make a final decision, taking into account several factors.

The Duke and Duchess visited Nigeria last month in their first major overseas trip. (Image: Getty)

A judge in the US is currently reviewing the case, and a decision may take weeks.

The Department of Homeland Security has argued that this information should remain confidential and said it will not be released while President Biden is in office.

United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Jane Hartley has insisted that the current president would under no circumstances deport the Duke.

However, a former staffer in the administration of Trump, who will face US President Joe Biden in November’s general election, has claimed Harry would not receive favourable treatment should their ex-boss regain the White House.

The Sussexes relocated to California with their children Lilibet and Archie after stepping down as senior royals in January 2020.

The late Queen Elizabeth made an “out of character” comment about Meghan Markle during a reception at Balmoral in 2022, a source has claimed.

One month before her passing, the late Queen Elizabeth II made a shocking remark about Meghan Markle that stunned attendees at a royal event in Balmoral, Scotland, an insider has claimed.

The source claimed that the monarch, aged 96, labelled her granddaughter-in-law “evil”.

Speaking to The Spectator, the source said the alleged incident occurred at a Balmoral reception in August 2022.

The source explained: “It was out of character for the Queen to use such a word as ‘evil’ to describe Meghan, but she saw straight through her.

“It was a startling sentence to hear from the most forgiving woman on earth.

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Queen Elizabeth’s ‘startling’ dig at Meghan Markle just one month before she died. (Image: Getty)

“At the drinks before the dinner, a small group were talking to the monarch and she explained that Harry meeting Meghan had become a complete catastrophe and described her as evil.

“The Queen, whose health was known to be failing and who had only months to live, appeared to express regret over how the situation had unfolded.”

Despite the Queen’s alleged remarks, Meghan has always spoken fondly of the late monarch.

In the past, she described their relationship as “lovely and easy”.

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Meghan Markle has always spoken highly of the Queen. (Image: Getty)

“The Queen has always been wonderful to me,” she revealed to Oprah Winfrey during their infamous 2021 interview.

“I’ve loved being in her company. She’s always been warm, welcoming, and inviting.”

 

But following their departure from royal duties, Harry and Meghan made numerous explosive claims about other members of the Royal Family.

Among these was the notorious allegation that Prince William physically confronted Prince Harry during a dispute concerning Meghan.

 

 

The young royal, who is thought to have only visited the UK once, was born in California – a stark difference to the start of Archie’s life in the UK.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have largely kept their two children out of the media spotlight, but have given fans a rare glimpse into their lives over the past few years.

In 2022, Meghan and Harry featured various sweet clips and pictures of their little girl on their Netflix docuseries – and shared an official picture of Lilibet to mark her first birthday back in 2022.

Here Express.co.uk looks at five adorable pictures of Harry and Meghan’s little girl to mark her third birthday.

Meghan and Harry shared the happy news of Lilibet’s birth two days after she was welcomed to the world. On June 6, 2021, the proud parents shared a statement via their Archewell website, which read, “On June 4, we were blessed with the arrival of our daughter, Lili.” They added: “She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers we’ve felt from across the globe.” Their daughter’s full name is Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. Her name pays homage to her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II – who held the nickname of ‘Lilibet’. Her middle name honours her late grandmother, and Harry’s mother, Princess Diana.

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In their Netflix docuseries in 2022, Meghan and Harry gave fans a glimpse of their daughter’s first year. Having not shared many pictures beforehand, the pair shared touching personal images, including one of a newborn Lilibet tucked into Meghan’s arms. The little one can be seen sleeping peacefully, and wrapped up in a blanket, she lay in her arms. Meghan previously told Ellen Degeneres in 2021 that their son “loved” being a big brother to his new sister.

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Unlike following the birth of their son, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn’t formally present their daughter to the world following her birth. The couple, however, surprised fans with a first glimpse of Lilibet in December 2021. The couple released a Christmas card to the world – which was also the first official portrait of the family-of-four. Meghan is holding her little girl – who at the time was around five or six-months-old – in the air with both her and Harry beaming up at Lilibet. Archie, sporting his father’s same red hair, was sat on Harry’s knee.

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Meghan and Harry also documented their daughter’s first steps in their Netflix docuseries at the end of 2022. In one clip, Lilibet can be seen being aided by her mum. A few months prior, Harry had revealed that his then-10-month-old daughter had began walking. In an interview for PEOPLE, Harry said: “[Lilibet’s] current priorities are trying to keep up with her brother; she took her first step just a few days ago! Proud papa, here.” Affectionately speaking of their daughter, Harry and Meghan are both known to refer to her as ‘Lili’.

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Princess Lilibet is thought to have spent her first birthday in Britain. The little one joined her parents and brother in the UK for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. A few days after her birthday, which reportedly included a low-key party at Frogmore Cottage, an adorable photo of Lilibet was released to the public. The little girl can be seen, like her brother, sporting their dad’s red locks and, according to Harry, Lili also has “blue, blue, blue eyes”. Gushing over his little girl, Harry also said in their docuseries that Lili favors the Spencers and that he sees “a lot of his mum in Lili”.

A royal author has revealed the true cost of Prince Harry’s estrangement on other members of the family, and how this has affected hopes of a reconciliation.

Prince Harry’s ‘deepest concern’ has been revealed. (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry’s “deepest upset” has been revealed by a royal expert amid ongoing tensions with the Royal Family that have been growing since his departure from royal life in 2020.

The Duke has experienced an increasingly strained relationship with his family since stepping down as a senior working royal with Meghan Markle, and subsequently making a series of bombshell claims against them.

Now, a royal author has revealed the true cost of this estrangement on other members of the family and how this has affected Prince Harry.

Royal expert Tom Quinn said the feud is now impacting Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet – their father’s “deepest upset”.

He told The Mirror: “We know that Harry’s deepest upset concerns not just his lack of relationship with George, Charlotte and Louis, but also his own children’s lack of a relationship with their cousins.”

Quinn said Prince Harry would want his children to have a relationship with his cousins. (Image: Getty)

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s cousins are Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte – the three children of Prince William and Princess Kate.

Prince Harry hasn’t seen his brother Prince William recently as his rift with the royals rumbles on, and that doesn’t appear to be changing any time soon, so their children don’t have any relationship with each other.

While their children could provide a way to end the Royal Family feud, Quinn believes Prince Harry and Meghan still “cannot see a way” to end it and bring about a reconciliation.

He said: “Harry and Meghan would love to get around the problem – they would love it if the cousins could meet regularly and have a positive relationship as they grow up.

“But they cannot see a way to do it while they themselves, Harry and Meghan, are estranged. Harry has said that he hopes the cousins can at least be friends as adults.”

It’s not just Prince Harry that has regrets over the current feud, according to Quinn. He claimed Prince William has also been hit with a “sad reminder” of just how much has been lost, and it also involves his children.

Quinn explained: “William’s hints that his son George might follow in his footsteps and become a pilot will certainly remind Harry of everything he is missing.

“After all, Harry was himself a helicopter pilot and would love to entertain his nephew with tales of his own time in the air. It’s a sad reminder that he has no relationship at all with George.”

MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry are in a ‘battle over raising Archie and Lilibet as both royals and Americans’, says a royal expert.

Esteemed royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, claimed The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children face an “upbringing with which is unorthodox to the rest of the world”.

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Meghan and Harry shared a candid shot with Doria and Archie on his birthday two years agoCredit: Netflix
Dividing time between the UK and the States could be a nightmare for the royal couple.

Meghan faces a “hostile press” and “rift with the Royal Family”, should she cross the pond with Archie and Lilibet – who ” have obvious links to Britain”.

It’s a balance between Harry raising them as Royals and Megan, raising them as Americans

Richard Fitzwilliams

Richard Fitzwilliams told The Sun: “There’s little doubt that Megan and Harry are raising Archie and Lily very much the same way as in in the United States is as they would here.

“Because obviously you get an occasional photograph, or and you get an obsession, and quite rightly, with privacy.

“Also, you’re dealing with very young people so far as the rather extraordinary circumstances in which Archie and Lily find themselves, the fact that they are being raised in the United States, and yet, of course, have obvious links to Britain.

“And obviously the British Royal family, I mean whether one day they choose to use that titles.”

While the future is unknown, the expert questioned the duke’s bid for more security and how comfortable his wife – previously branded “toxic” – would fare in the UK.

“Megan is extremely unpopular, and that does feed into the narrative which is linked to their children, because it’s most unlikely they would come without their mother, and if Megan comes she knows very well she’s firstly got a hostile press,” Continued Mr Fitzwilliams.

“Secondly, there’s the rift with the royal family.

“This doesn’t bode well.”

He also believed it would be “quite a long period of time”, before anything healing could happen with Prince William.

The royal commentator believed there would be more fuss made over Archie and Lilibet in the States.

“They may very well prove to be extremely popular, but their parents aren’t,” he added.

“I think that his parents have certainly in the way that things are working out, at least at the moment, have arranged a very unorthodox future for him.

“It’s a balance between Harry raising them as Royals and Megan, raising them as Americans.”

But Mr Fitzwilliams claimed it will be normal for the children “who’ve never known anything else”.

He added that the real difficulties will come later in life, “if they do choose to use royal titles”.

‘KING LEFT DOOR OPEN FOR HARRY’

It comes as Harry announced his return to the UK in just days for the Invictus Games Foundation’s 10th Anniversary.

He will arrive at the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday 8th May.

Archie’s birthday lands just two days prior and will mark the same day as King Charles’ first coronation anniversary, May 6

It will be his first time in Britain since Princess Kate announced she is receiving treatment for cancer on March 22.

While experts have speculated a face-to-face reunion may be on the cards with King Charles, it may be a much longer process with The Prince and Princess of Wales.

“The King has always kept the door open to Harry, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that he would invariably get a warm reception,” said Mr Fitzwilliams.

“It will take its time. But clearly the situation has changed in recent weeks beyond all expectations.

“I don’t think it would be too difficult, it depends how you define reconcile.

“I think there’s a long way to go before Harry is bringing over Meghan and the children.”

The royal expert also spoke of Harry meeting with Wills and Kate: “We don’t know, but Catherine is receiving preventative treatment for cancer and there’s no doubt it’s a very very difficult time for her, and it’s most unlikely that she would want visitors who might be in some form controversial, whatever the intention.

“William has a very deep rift with him and I don’t see it instantly being resolved.

“The Sussexes aren’t trusted by the Royal Family.”

‘WATCH THIS SPACE’

And, The Sun’s Royal Editor, Matt Wilkinson, answered all our readers’ burning questions surrounding Harry’s transatlantic trip.

Including his thoughts on Meghan returning to the UK and said: “Talks could be happening in the background in a vain hope that Meghan could arrive with their children and meet the King.

“She could join Harry at other Invictus events held next week.

“But I think she knows that she is not welcome and being the centre of attention will not go down well.

“Yes, I’d expect her to return on the odd occasion for major events like funerals, marriages or coronations, like Wallis Simpson would. But as for next week? Watch this space.”

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Meghan and Harry with newborn ArchieCredit: AFP