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Loose Women star Kaye Adams was absent from Monday’s show after admitting she was suffering with ill health

Kaye Adams has been forced to take a break from her presenting duties after a bout of ill health.

The presenter was due to appear on BBC Radio Scotland and Loose Women this week.

However, the usually chipper star appeared on social media to reveal she was suffering from a string of issues including a croaky voice. Kaye did reassure fans that she hopes to be feeling better in the “next couple of days”.

Taking to Instagram, Kaye said: “Well I was really looking forward to getting back onto the radio tomorrow morning, but unfortunately I woke up sounding as if I had been eating woodbine all night.”

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The star stopped speaking to cough before adding: “So, sadly not to be. I’m mainlining Jakemans so hopefully it’ll get better over the next couple of days.”

The 61-year-old Loose Women star hosts her self-named radio show on BBC Scotland in the mornings, from 9am. Kaye gets to the heart of the news, offering the listeners the opportunity to have their say.

Earlier this year, Kaye shared that she had experienced a “traumatic” 48-hours while filming for ITV’s Loose Women. Taking to Instagram in January, she explained what had happened.

Speaking into the camera, the presenter said: “I have had the most traumatic 48 hours. Here’s a little Sunday story for you.

She said: “Then I had to go to get an audiogram and I went to Boots in Glasgow. Paula, thank you, you were amazing, absolutely incredible, thank you.”

“And she did an examination. I’m embarrassed to say this because my head was going to some terrible, terrible tumour. I’m very melodramatic and Paula pulls out the biggest bit of wax you have ever seen!”

21 seconds and Women of the World hitmaker Lisa Maffia appeared on the Livin’ Lavida Loca podcast as she called out a panellist from ITV’s Loose Women

One Loose Women star seemingly rubbed up 21 seconds songstress Lisa Maffia the wrong way, with the singer branding them “a rude a**hole”.

The Women of the World hitmaker has called out former ITV star Carol McGiffin, saying she was “rude” and that her relationship with a younger man “went to her head”. Appearing on the Livin’ Lavida Loca podcast, Lisa slammed Carol in a scathing minutes-long segment.

Asked who the “worst celebrity she’s met and why”, musician Maffia replied: “Oh, I know this one. Her name is… what is her frigging name? She’s rude you know? She was one of the original panelists on Loose Women, such an a–hole. Was her name Caroline?”

Lisa took aim at the former Loose Women star ( 
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Lisa continued: “She had… she was old, short bob, grey, blondish hair. She had a young boyfriend. So she had really short cropped sort of hair, and she went and started dating some, like, really young guy, and it kind of went to her head. I had to check her.”

The social media show’s host Lavida Loca asked Lisa if she was talking about the former ITV presenter Carol McGiffin as she replied: “Yeah. That’s it, McGriffin or Griffin, little flippin’ gruff, billy goat gruff. Nah, she was rude. I will tell you as it is, don’t try me.”

Her mention comes after Carol quashed the swirling rumours about her making a comeback to the ITV daytime staple, dismissing it as “that little job”. Fans have been clamouring for her return, lamenting that “it’s not the same without you”, yet Carol has dashed any hopes of her embarking on a third run. The telly veteran was a mainstay on the Loose Women panel from 2000 to 2013 and made a celebrated return from 2018 to 2023.

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Instagram)Her departure sparked controversy when she revealed feeling “forced” out. Over the last year, she’s opened up about her tough exit, expressing sadness over parting ways with colleagues like Nadia Sawalha and Denise Welch: “I feel quite upset about it, if I’m honest, because although it is my decision, I felt like it was one I was being forced to make. No one in their right mind would have signed that contract and I can’t see a way back from it.”

Despite putting an end to the comeback chatter, Carol hints she’s not hanging up her hat just yet. To her 154,000 Instagram fans, she teased that she’s not “totally retired yet”. In a nod to transparency, Carol took to Instagram to plug her very own podcast.

“Apparently, some people are missing me,” she said, adding: “Not because I haven’t been on here for ages but because I’m not on that daytime ITV show I used to do, Loose Women. Sadly that little job isn’t coming back but I’m not totally retired yet.”

Carol McGiffin clearly didn’t make a good impression on Lisa ( 
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ITV)Carol has been keenly promoting her podcast, telling her followers: “I’m still doing this podcast which is called ‘What’s Your Problem With Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin? ‘ and it’s available on most podcast outlets. We’ve been doing it for over four years and quite a lot of people like it! Go on, give it a go! You might enjoy it and you might even laugh.”

In a candid chat with Best magazine last year, Carol explained her reason for leaving. She explained, “The problem was, ITV were insisting, for the first time since I went back in 2018, that if I wanted to carry on doing the show, I would have to sign a contract that was totally unjust and unworkable for me, so I had to say ‘no thanks’.”

Ruth Langsford has taken another step back from Loose Women just days after she returned to the ITV show following a break in the aftermath of her split from Eamonn Holmes

Ruth Langsford has taken a step back from Loose Women.

The ITV presenter was last seen on the ITV show on Tuesday and was missing yet again today. Ruth returned to her hosting role last week after taking some time away following the end of her marriage to GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes.

Just days after she made a return, Ruth was missing again and viewers are still waiting for her to resume her role as host of the ITV programme. Despite the absence, it’s been confirmed to the Mirror that viewers don’t need to worry as Ruth’s break from the show was planned.

A source said: “Ruth is on a longstanding holiday that’s been in the diary for a long time.” Loose Women fans were left concerned after Ruth took a second break from the show following her split from Eamonn.

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Eamonn returned to GB News almost immediately while Ruth decided to take some time away from TV. Ruth has been a regular panellist on Loose Women since 1999 and began presenting the show in 2013.

She and Eamonn met in 1977, after being introduced by friends, and dated for over a decade before getting engaged. The couple tied the knot in 2010.

Eamonn and Ruth share one son together, Jack, 22, while Eamonn also has three children from a previous marriage, Declan, 35, Rebecca, 32, and Niall, 30.

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Last week, Ruth shared a three-word message of support to pal Coleen Nolan after her Loose Women comeback. Coleen shared an image of Ruth jokingly strangling her while in the Loose Women studio.

The presenter captioned the post: “Backstage banter.” Ruth then reposted the Instagram Story from Coleen with the caption: “Love this woman!”

Meanwhile, Eamonn took to Instagram over the weekend to address his beloved dog Maggie’s health after fans questioned why she had been missing from his social media updates. Ruth has been keeping fans informed on their pet’s condition after the 14-year-old dog underwent a procedure at the vet to remove a growth.

Ruth to shared a video earlier this month of Maggie with a shaved back after the operation. Ruth captioned the clips: “Maggie had a little wart removed this morning under sedation so she’s feeling a bit sorry for herself this afternoon! Lots of TLC from Mummy required.” She added: “Thank you [St George’s Veterinary Centre] for looking after our precious girl.”

Taking to Instagram 22 days later with a photo of himself cuddling Maggie, Eamonn wrote: “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.”

Thanking Eamonn for the update, fans urged him to look after himself, with one commenting: “Maggie is beautiful Eamon but please do look after yourself also I hope your notability improves it’s hard to keep an Irish man down.” While another wrote: “Lovely pic Eamon and so pleased Maggie is well love her our fur babies are family hope you’re doing well too living in pain is awful so sending u lots of well wishes.”

ITV’s Loose Women was cut short on Tuesday in yet another TV schedule shake-up

ITV’s Loose Women was back on air on Tuesday with Sunetra Sarker leading the panel – but she had an important announcement at the start of the show about the programme.

For the hour-long show was being cut short by 30 minutes. The former Strictly and Casualty star told viewers that they would have to pack the show into just 30 minutes as the schedules made way for racing live from Goodwood from 1.30pm after the lunchtime news bulletin which was being moved forward to 1pm.

Sunetra was joined on the panel by Coleen Nolan, Brenda Edwards and Janet Street-Porter. Moments into the programme, Janet shut down rumours that she’s set to appear as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2024.

The Loose Women panel had a lot to squeeze in to 30 minutesDespite the show being cut short, the panel managed to squeeze in a number of topics including the harrowing events in Southport, their relationships with their dads and whether or not they hide treats from their loved ones at home.

ITV is not the only channel which is facing day-time schedule changes this week. On Monday, BBC Breakfast was halted midway on BBC1 and switched to BBC2 to make way for the day’s Olympics coverage.

Viewers weren’t happy with the decision with one venting on social media: ” So #BBCBreakfast moves across to BBC2, because 17 hours of Olympics are now on BBC1, and immediately repeats all yesterday’s Olympic news they’ve already covered, ad nauseum, since 6am! Perhaps those that need this will still be on BBC1? Give us an alternative to sport, please!”

David Beckham was watching his side, Inter Miami, take on Atlanta United in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday with wife, Victoria, daughter, Harper, and son, Cruz

David Beckham’s daughter, Harper, hilariously grimaced when her proud dad planted a kiss on her cheek on Friday.

The former footballer, 49, had taken his wife, Victoria, 50, Harper, 13, and son, Cruz, 19, to watch his side, Inter Miami, take on Atlanta United in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Harper, who is David’s only daughter, is a regular at Miami’s matches and the England star couldn’t resist putting his arms around the teen and giving her a kiss yesterday. However, Harper pulled a funny face after the PDA, as she watched Miami cruise to a win.

Her brother, Cruz, opted for a laid back look in a dark brown hoodie with a green baseball cap as he enjoyed the star-studded match alongside dad, David, who was suited and booted for the game, which Miami won 2-1.

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It comes after the multi-millionaire was spotted pulling into his new £55m mansion in Florida, driving a £227,000 McLaren 720S Coupe. The palatial pad, which David reportedly paid for in cash, has been bought with the intention of the family being to spend as much time there “as possible”. The property contains a 124ft pool with a cinema and a designated kitchen for the chef.

An insider privy to the Beckham’s plans said of the purchase to the Mirror: “David and Victoria are loaded but buying a £55.6million house with cash is impressive. They adore it and want to spend as much time there as possible. It’s their dream property and the culmination of all their hard work.”

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Photographs show the mansion overlooking Biscayne Bay, a lagoon on the Atlantic coast of Florida. It has nine bedrooms, in addition to a large cinema room.

The Beckhams were said to be worth more than £450million at the start of this year – with David raking it in from brand partnerships and licensing deals and Victoria’s fashion firm finally showing profits.

However, the Beckhams’ new purchase comes in the wake of a scandal involving Inter Miami CF, a side only founded in 2018. FIFA has decided to hand Inter Miami a place in the Club World Cup.

The 19-year-old cut a casual figure for the game ( 
Image:
Getty Images)Gianni Infantino announced on Sunday that Miami had been chosen as one of the 32 sides which will compete in the tournament, which will be played in the United States from June 15 to July 13. David Beckham’s franchise is taking the host nation spot, despite FIFA having previously failed to announce the selection criteria.

Infantino was delighted to announce the decision to Inter Miami fans after their side were crowned MLS Eastern Conference champions. But it has not gone down well with the other MLS sides, who have accused FIFA of favouritism.

The Pride of Britain Awards, sponsored by TSB, were held on Monday and were hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo – with a host of stars in attendance

Actress Kym Marsh was moved to tears when she presented incredible midwife Agnes Nisbett with an award at the Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards this week.

The yearly event celebrated its 25th anniversary on Monday night, with the UK’s fundraisers, awe-inspiring children, community heroes, young achievers and brave people being recognised with well-deserved awards. The night, hosted at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday, saw a host of stars celebrating the achievements.

One of the winners, Agnes Nisbett, was made the Community Hero thanks to her years of dedication to grieving mothers. The 87-year-old was a young midwife when she went through the heartbreak of stillbirth in 1973 and went on to provide women who experienced the same thing a sanctuary for grieving.

When Agnes returned to work many years ago after losing her son John, she was desperate to make a change as she had no keepsakes of him. She pioneered the Born Whilst Sleeping programme at Leicester Royal Infirmary and set aside a room for women where they could grieve away from other mums and their newborns in the main maternity ward. She also encouraged mothers to take photographs and palm prints to serve as treasured keepsakes.

Kym Marsh was in tears as she thanked Agnes Nisbett ( 
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The entire room was in tears watching Agnes’ story, with host Carol Vorderman telling Agnes that ‘two women grateful to you’ was going to present her award. Kym Marsh and Sue Johnston walked up on stage and were emotional as they thanked Agnes for her years of hard work.

Kym, who experienced the tragic loss of her child herself, was in tears as she told Agnes: “From one mother who has experienced baby loss to another, thank you. My son would have been 16 next year and there is no doubt you made the experience more bearable so from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.”

The mum-of-three, 48, and her ex-husband Jamie Lomas were heartbroken when their baby boy died in 2009 after being born prematurely at 21 weeks. Speaking previously about her loss, she shared: “It was the worst thing that’s ever happened to me. I was absolutely devastated. It’s the most painful thing I’ve ever felt.”

Monday night saw the Pride of Britain Awards host a number of A-listers to tears as they honoured the country’s unsung heroes. Celebrating a quarter-century of touching tributes, the glittering gala spotlighted community champions, remarkable fundraisers, brave youngsters and real-life rescuers, thanks to public nominations whittled down by a panel.

The winners were held at London’s luxurious Grosvenor Hotel with dinner and accolades presented by veteran hosts Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo, who’ve teamed up for the past five years. It was a star-studded evening with guests including Pete Wicks, Sam Thompson, Strictly’s shining stars, Simon Cowell and a bevy of other celebs, all moved by the powerful occasion.

During a discussion about friendship, Loose Women stars Coleen Nolan and Brenda Edwards reacted to suspicions they didn’t get along off-screen, speaking of their real-life bond

Coleen Nolan was surprised when Brenda Edwards told her their differences had sometimes led people to believe they were embroiled in a full-blown feud.

Taking the helm of ITV’s Loose Women, Coleen, 59, hosted a special “prom” instalment of the programme, showing up to the studio alongside co-stars Katie Piper, Brenda Edwards and Frankie Bridge dressed to the nines in a sequined navy blue dress and chic up-do.

The presenter kicked off this Wednesday’s episode – shortened to half an hour due to horse racing – with a conversation around friendship, prompting Brenda, 55, to confess her “unlikely” friendship with Coleen was significant to her.

Coleen asked: “What is your most significant friendship?” to which the former X Factor star said: “Unlikely, with you”, leaving a surprised Coleen to retort: “Well, I don’t know where that’s coming from.”

Brenda admitted this Wednesday on Loose Women that some viewers didn’t expect her to be on good terms with Coleen Nolan ( 
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Brenda went on to explain that the feud was only theorised by certain fans of their show. “A lot of people come to me and they keep saying ‘ so are you really friends with Coleen?’

“I think they think I’m so serious and you’re so funny so we can’t mix”, she added. “Are you serious? Well, that’s where they’re going wrong”, muttered Coleen, sipping from her mug.

The pair dismissed these suspicions with Brenda saying: “It surprises me when people say that because I think you’re lovely.” Coleen concluded: “We have got a really good friendship.”

But while Coleen and Brenda are on good terms, feuds have often shaken things up behind the Loose Women scenes and rumours of behind-the-scenes disagreements are far from recent.

Kaye Adams, who has recently taken a break from the panel due to her health, once told Metro.co.uk that tensions between hosts do sometimes exist.

She admitted that “there have” been times of tension between hosts, adding: “I’m not going to deny that there are occasions when people maybe have a bit of a beef with somebody else but it’s nothing that hasn’t been fixable.”

Kaye then added that no host ever refused to work with any one of their co-stars: “There’s nobody who will walk out of the door when somebody else walks in. Nobody refuses to work with anybody else.”

Back in 2022, reports also alleged that several Loose Women stars had refused to work with Coleen Nolan after it was reported she and her agent had clashed with co-star Nadia Sawalha.

However, an ITV spokesperson soon denied the rumour at the time, saying: “This story is untrue. Panellists are chosen for each show by the Loose Women Editor and senior production team, not the panellists themselves.”

Coleen herself had also spoken out on social media, most notably on X: “Nothing printed in The Mail article today is true & I am taking legal advice about the slurs on me personally. We’ll also be addressing it on @loosewomen. Thanks for your support. Love Coleen.”

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Coleen Nolan, Brenda Edwards and their Loose Women co-stars celebrated a prom episode of their daytime show, prompting Katie Piper to reveal their dates to the rest of the studio

Two George Clooney and David Beckham lookalikes were invited to share the spotlight with Brenda Edwards and Coleen Nolan but viewers had nothing good to say about them.

Taking the helm of Loose Women, Coleen, 59, hosted a special “prom” instalment of the programme, showing up to the studio alongside co-stars Katie Piper, Brenda Edwards and Frankie Bridge dressed to the nines in a sequined navy blue dress and chic up-do this Wednesday.

But as the instalment drew to a close, paving the way for horse racing to take over ITV’s daytime schedule, Katie announced she had organised surprise dates for Brenda and Coleen.

Coleen met a George Clooney lookalike, dubbed ‘George Cloney’
Katie beamed in a red gown as she announced: “Please welcome Coleen your prom date, George Cloney. And Brenda, we didn’t you’d be able to resist his golden balls, it’s David Peckhim!”

Two men appeared in the studio, suited up and somewhat resembling the A-listers, but viewers at home took to X, otherwise known as Twitter, unimpressed.

“When you order George Clooney and David Beckam off Temu”, one of them quipped, while a second added: “Fella in a plastic Beckham mask.”

A third amused TV watcher chipped in: “David Beckham? More like David Peckham”, just as another slammed the “Worst lookalikes ever!” One final fan chimed in: “He looks sod all like George Clooney nor does the other one look like David Beckham.”

Brenda, on the other hand, was approached by a David Beckham lookalike
Minutes into the show, Coleen and Brenda reacted to suspicions they could be embroiled in a full-blown feud behind the Loose Women scenes. Coleen asked: “What is your most significant friendship?” to which the former X Factor star said: “Unlikely, with you”, leaving a surprised Coleen to retort: “Well, I don’t know where that’s coming from.”

Brenda went on to explain that the feud was only theorised by certain fans of their show. “A lot of people come to me and they keep saying ‘ so are you really friends with Coleen?’

“I think they think I’m so serious and you’re so funny so we can’t mix”, she added. “Are you serious? Well, that’s where they’re going wrong”, muttered Coleen, sipping from her mug.

The pair dismissed these suspicions with Brenda saying: “It surprises me when people say that because I think you’re lovely.” Coleen concluded: “We have got a really good friendship.”

Christine Lampard had to step in and issue an apology to Loose Women viewers as Linda Robson swore during her interview

Linda Robson joined stand-in Lorraine host Christine Lampard on Friday to discuss a number of topics including her dream soap role, family life and supporting NHS workers.

But the host had to issue an apology when Linda revealed which soap she most wanted to work on.

Christine remarked: “There’s one thing on the list and it’s EastEnders isn’t it?”

“Oh yeah, I did do one wartime one Sibby Street years ago, I played Lou Bill’s sister Flo Bill but I have hinted a few times that even a little cameo role or whatever but I’d love to play a real b***h,” Linda replied.

Linda Robson scolded as she swears live on Lorraine and asks ‘is that a bad word?’

Christine began laughing as Linda continued: “Or someone really nasty because I always get light parts.”

The host cut in: “You know it’s a funny thing because I thought, she knows it’s early morning, she’s not allowed to swear for me and you just let a little one slip so I’m sorry if no one likes that word.”

“What the B word?” asked Linda, as Christine scolded: “Don’t say any other words!”

The Loose Women host replied: “I didn’t realise it was a bad word,” as Christine explained they often had to tell her not to swear on Loose Women.

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Linda Robson joined stand-in Lorraine host Christine Lampard on Friday to discuss a number of topics ( 
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Linda’s appearance comes after she opened up on Loose Women co-star Ruth Langsford’s split from Eamonn Holmes. Speaking at the National Reality TV Awards, she told OK!: “We’re staying out of it because it’s not our business but we’re supporting her in any way we can and just keeping her happy. It’s sad for the both of them but just keeping her spirits high.”

Ruth returned to hosting duties on Loose Women last month but failed to address the split live on air.

Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes announced their split in May after 14 years of marriage, and now Ruth’s Loose Women co-star Linda Robson has opened up on how she is doing

Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes decided to part ways after 14 years of marriage, a decision announced back in May.

Linda Robson, Ruth’s colleague on Loose Women, has now opened up about how she’s been there for Ruth during this tough time. Speaking at the National Reality TV Awards, 66-year-old Linda shared that Ruth is “keeping her spirits high” following the breakup.

“We’re staying out of it because it’s not our business but we’re supporting her in any way we can and just keeping her happy. It’s sad for the both of them but just keeping her spirits high,” she told OK! Magazine at last night’s ceremony.

Post-split, Eamonn, 64, who is now with GB News, seems to be finding solace with counsellor Katie Alexander, 42. Meanwhile, Ruth has been immersing herself in her work commitments.

Linda Robson revealed how she’s supporting Ruth Langsford ( 
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The former couple, parents to 22-year-old Jack, have remained quite private about their separation, offering only a brief official statement which read: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”

Speculation had been rife about the state of their relationship as they hadn’t been seen together for some time before the confirmation of their divorce. Although neither Ruth nor Eamonn have publicly disclosed the reasons behind their split, there’s been plenty of gossip about what might have led to the end of their union.

Ruth’s role as a ‘carer’ rather than wife has been highlighted due to Eamonn’s ongoing health struggles, with one insider revealing the strain it’s put on their marriage. Eamonn has faced a tough time with his health, having had spinal surgery in 2022 and a double-hip replacement in 2016, which Ruth has acknowledged as affecting their dynamic.

Linda is also familiar with the challenges of a public breakup, having recently ended her 33-year marriage to Mark Dunford. Addressing the rumours last November, Linda declared “Enough is enough” and assured everyone she was “fine”.

In an interview with Woman magazine, Linda opened up: “He’s a really good dad and we had some good years, but enough is enough. I’ve got my family and my kids around me.”

The couple, who tied the knot in 1990, share two children, Louis, 31, and Roberta, 27. Linda, who also has daughter Lauren, 40, from a previous relationship with Tony Tyler, expressed her disinterest in dating: “I’m not interested [in dating] honestly. I can’t be a***d with all that”.