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ITV panelist Nadia Sawalha spoke of her heartbreak after learning that her friend and co-star was axed from the show

Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha has shared her heartbreak as she revealed she was “devastated” to learn that a co-star and friend had been axed from the show.

It comes as part of ITV Daytime’s cost-cutting moves after the budget was slashed by the channel, hitting Loose Women, Lorraine and Good Morning Britain particularly hard.

Nadia, 60, opened up on her latest YouTube channel about how the changes were affecting her and how one of her close friends no longer had a job.

Speaking with husband Mark Adderley, she said: “From next year there will be no Loose Women audience.

“I am totally devastated by this fact, I can’t get over it at all. Not only because the audience is so important for the show, but also my dear friend Lee who I work with every day.”

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Comedian Lee Peart had been the warm-up act for the last eight years on Loose Women.

The news comes after it was revealed last month that from January 2026, Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes to run from 6am to 9.30am daily. The change also sees Lorraine Kelly’s show cut in half.

It will now run from 9.30am until 10am, and only be on our screens for 30 weeks of the year – the same amount of weeks as Loose Women will now air.

It’s thought up to a third of the 26-strong pool of Loose Women presenters could now face losing their job. A source previously said: “Everyone is completely gutted and in shock.

“We can’t believe they would dismantle these brilliant shows. It’s the death of daytime TV.”

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Another added: “There’s no way all the Loose Women will be needed now there’ll be far fewer episodes to fill.”

Despite the on-screen show being cut, Loose Women: The Podcast will continue and provide more work for the cast.

The overhaul was announced by Kevin Lygo, managing director of ITV’s media and entertainment division. He said: “Daytime is a really important part of what we do, and these scheduling and production changes will enable us to continue to deliver a schedule providing viewers with the news, debate and discussion they love from the presenters they know and trust as well generating savings which will allow us to reinvest across the programme budget in other genres.

“These changes also allow us to consolidate our news operations and expand our national, international and regional news output and to build upon our proud history of trusted journalism at a time when our viewers need accurate, unbiased news coverage more than ever.”

He added: “I recognise that our plans will have an impact on staff off screen in our Daytime production teams.

“We will work with ITV Studios and ITN as they manage these changes to produce the shows differently from next year, and support them through this transition.”

From Playground Pushes to Apology Videos: Loose Women Unveil the Terrifying Truth of When Your Child is the Bully

It started as just another fiery chat on ITV’s Loose Women, but by the time the segment ended, viewers across the UK were left shaken. What happens when your child isn’t the victim—but the villain?

On the latest episode of the hit daytime show, the conversation took a dramatic and emotional turn as panellists opened up about the dark side of parenting: discovering that your own child might be the bully.

A Pop Star’s Past and a Mother’s Nightmare

Natalie Cassidy, beloved EastEnders actress and long-time friend of the show, kicked things off with a jaw-dropping confession. On her podcast Life With Nat, she revealed that she had been bullied at school—by a now-famous British pop star. Although the person has since apologised, the emotional scars remain.

But that wasn’t the only story that shocked the panel.

A letter published in a national paper from a distraught mother described how her daughter seemed to control all her friends, leaving the parent terrified that her child might be a “mean girl.” This revelation hit a nerve, opening up a raw and honest debate: What if your child is the bully?

“I Hate Bullies With a Passion”

Panellist Kaye Adams didn’t hold back. “I hate bullies with a passion. Of any age, any kind, any description,” she declared with fiery intensity. She shared her own traumatic memories of being bullied in primary school—two years of what she called “hell.”

When her son Jake was once accused of bullying, she marched him straight back to school to face the headmistress. “I needed to know the truth,” Kaye said. “I wouldn’t accept it if he was a bully. Child of mine or not.”

The twist? Jake wasn’t the bully—he had stood up to one. But Kaye’s instinctive reaction was clear: absolute zero tolerance, even if it meant confronting painful truths about her own parenting.

From Denial to Shame: The Parent’s Dilemma

Jane Moore offered a more cautious perspective, stating she wouldn’t instantly believe an accusation without speaking to her child first. But if it were true? “I’d be mortified,” she said. “It would make me question my parenting… I’d want to know what’s going on at home.”

For many parents, the idea that their child could be the cause of someone else’s pain is devastating. It’s not just about discipline—it’s about identity. What does it say about you if your child is cruel?

“I’d want to know—are we giving enough attention? Is something missing?” Jane asked. “Happy people don’t do horrible things.”

Cruelty in the Digital Age

But the modern-day bully isn’t confined to the playground. One panellist recounted how a friend’s child was being tormented in a group chat—complete with disturbing images being sent anonymously. When the parent bravely confronted one of the bullies’ mothers, the response was chilling.

“She said, ‘I didn’t need to see that.’ No remorse. No accountability.”

It’s a growing epidemic. With smartphones in every pocket, bullying can now follow children home, hiding in apps and chats where adults rarely tread.

The Apology Video Controversy

Perhaps the most disturbing story of the episode came when a viewer messaged in about a terrifying incident. Her daughter had a plastic bag placed over her head by another student. The bully’s parent responded—by forcing their child to film an apology video.

At first glance, some praised the move as a lesson in accountability. But others found it deeply unsettling.

“Shaming a child in that way… I don’t think it helps,” one host remarked. “There are better ways to teach empathy.”

Yet another viewer, Tracy, took the concept of ‘lesson learned’ to a whole new level.

She revealed how, upon discovering that her own sister was a bully, she made her life “hell” for two hours—pushing her, throwing away her shoes, and knocking food from her hands. “Now you know how they feel,” she told her sobbing sibling.

The message? Crystal clear. But the ethics? Hotly debated.

Why Do Children Bully?

The panellists agreed on one thing: bullying isn’t always black-and-white. Many children don’t even realise that their behaviour is harmful. What they think is “banter” or teasing could be causing serious emotional harm.

That’s why, they argue, the most important step is the conversation—not blame, not punishment, but genuine understanding.

“Sometimes, the bully is just crying out for help,” one said. “Sometimes, they’re reflecting chaos from home.”

And if left unaddressed, that child might grow into an adult who never learned to empathise—someone who hurts others without even knowing why.

A National Wake-Up Call

The debate struck a nerve, not just with the studio audience but with thousands watching at home. The segment quickly trended on social media, sparking widespread discussion among parents, educators, and child psychologists.

The message was painfully clear: bullying isn’t just a problem at school. It’s a societal issue. And it starts with us—the parents, the teachers, the families.

So the next time your child comes home from school, don’t just ask if they were picked on. Ask how they treated others.

Because as Loose Women just reminded us all—sometimes, the real danger isn’t the bully out there. It’s the one growing up under your own roof.

If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying, whether as a victim or a concerned parent, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. Support is available, and early intervention can change lives.

Pamela Anderson Called “Frumpy” at Met Gala – Loose Women Fire Back in Fiery Debate About Beauty, Aging, and Misogyny

It was supposed to be a celebration of fashion, elegance, and bold self-expression – but when Pamela Anderson walked the Met Gala 2025 red carpet this week with a fresh-faced, makeup-free glow and an understated grey gown, the tabloids saw something different. In a now-infamous headline, one outlet called her “frumpy Pamela Anderson looks worlds away from Baywatch glory days in grey Met Gala gown.” The backlash was immediate – and nowhere more passionate than on Loose Women, where the panel took aim at the headline with righteous fury and biting wit.

“You’re not happy, are you?” one host asked another. “I’m not happy either,” came the blunt reply. And with that, the gloves were off.

Pamela Anderson, known the world over for her role as the sun-kissed, red-swimsuit-clad lifeguard in Baywatch, has become a surprising symbol for natural aging and beauty reclamation in recent years. Gone are the heavy lashes, contoured cheeks, and blowouts. In their place: bare skin, minimal styling, and an air of dignified confidence.

But apparently, not everyone was ready for that.

The Loose Women panel didn’t hold back in their critique of the media’s treatment of Pamela. They weren’t just defending the actress – they were drawing a line in the sand about what it means to age as a woman in the public eye.

“We can all be judgmental,” one panelist admitted. “We’ve all sat with our friends and said we don’t like someone’s shoes or whatever. But the idea of putting that negativity into a public forum? That still baffles me. Why would anyone go on someone’s socials or DM them with something cruel? It’s none of your business.”

The discussion turned sharply personal and political. “With Pamela,” one of the hosts noted, “she’s been accepted for nothing other than her looks for most of her life. Baywatch made her an icon – but a very sexualized one.”

Now, as Anderson steps into her fifties with grace and self-ownership, shedding the bombshell image, society seems unsure how to respond. And the reactions, particularly from other women, have been revealing.

“I hate this criticism – and it’s normally women criticizing women,” one of the hosts observed with clear frustration. “Where is the sisterhood? Why are we tearing each other down instead of lifting each other up?”

Indeed, what’s perhaps most disappointing is not just that the headline was written – but that it struck a nerve in a culture where women are told, “You’re beautiful just the way you are,” yet punished for showing up exactly that way.

“There’s so much shame placed on women for simply growing,” said another host. “We go through so much. Life is hard. And sometimes, all you want is for someone – even a stranger online – to uplift you. But instead, we’re told we’re frumpy because we didn’t wear mascara?”

The panel zeroed in on the language used in the headline. Calling the dress frumpy is one thing, they acknowledged. Fashion is subjective. But calling Pamela herself “frumpy”? That’s a loaded insult.

“Frumpy isn’t just a fashion critique – it’s an attack on her identity,” one said. “You could say the dress looks old-fashioned, or not your taste. Fine. But to say she is frumpy? That’s cruel and unnecessary.”

And the hypocrisy is glaring. “Why is it we never call men frumpy?” one panellist asked. “There’s no male equivalent to that word. You never read, ‘George Clooney looked a bit frumpy at the Oscars.’”

The conversation soon turned to Pamela’s own agency. Her new look, they argued, is more than a fashion choice – it’s a declaration. A reclaiming of her identity after decades of being seen as a one-dimensional sex symbol.

“Her makeup-free look is a way of taking control,” one host pointed out. “For so many years, her body and image were sexualized. This is her saying, ‘I’m done with that. I’m more than my appearance.’”

And yet, for daring to challenge that narrow narrative, she’s labeled “frumpy.”

It’s a double standard women know too well: Wear makeup and you’re vain. Don’t wear it and you’ve “let yourself go.” Show skin and you’re desperate. Cover up and you’re a prude. It’s a no-win game – and Pamela seems to be walking away from the board entirely.

And for that, she’s being punished in the press.

But Loose Women wasn’t having it. The panel praised her class, her intelligence, and her bravery in showing up as herself – especially in a space as notoriously image-obsessed as the Met Gala.

“She looks amazing,” one host concluded. “I may not love the dress, but she looks classy. Strong. Beautiful.”

The incident has sparked a wider conversation online about aging, beauty standards, and how society treats women who refuse to conform. Pamela Anderson may have walked the carpet quietly – but her presence made a statement louder than any tabloid headline.

As the panel so eloquently put it: “This is not about fashion. This is about freedom.”

And that’s a look we should all aspire to.

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In a world that still equates female worth with youth and appearance, Pamela Anderson is rewriting the script – and whether the tabloids like it or not, she’s not playing the bombshell anymore. She’s playing herself.

 

 

The Gossip, the Giggles, and the Grit: Welcome to a New Era of Romance—and Ridicule

In a week that saw celebrity news take a strange, sparkly turn, ITV’s Loose Women panel delivered a conversation that was part gossip column, part social commentary, and entirely jaw-dropping. As headlines swirl about Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa allegedly getting “very close”—with rumors of kissing stateside—viewers were treated to a blisteringly honest (and hilariously chaotic) discussion about what modern love even is anymore.

It all started with a viral social media video featuring Chris’s best mate Jake Quickenden, who reportedly got the “goss direct from JoJo herself.” According to him, the pair are deep in what Gen Z now call a “situationship.” And yes—if you’re over 30, you probably don’t have a clue what that is.

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Modern Love: A Minefield of Made-Up Words?

Host Nadia Sawalha summed up the generational confusion best: “A friend’s daughter gave me the stages. It’s ‘talking to’ → ‘linking’ → ‘exclusive’ → ‘boyfriend/girlfriend.’”

Cue: eye rolls, baffled looks, and one panelist dramatically holding her head in her hands.

And it gets juicier. Apparently, while girls are expected to stay loyal from the “talking to” phase onward, boys (spoiler alert) often don’t get the memo until “exclusive.” Meanwhile, “situationship” is the undefined limbo where couples act like they’re dating without ever saying it out loud—and it’s “basically like hell,” according to that same 17-year-old source.

If JoJo and Chris are in that phase, it’s either a youthful, free-spirited flirtation—or the new-age dating purgatory where you never DTR (define the relationship), but still get blamed for cheating if you so much as glance sideways.

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Back in Our Day: The Simpler (and Slightly Sexist) Times

Janet Street-Porter didn’t hold back: “In our day, if a boy asked you to the cinema, he was your boyfriend.”
Another added, “I’d wink at a boy and boom—relationship.”

And thus began the generational roast of modern dating, complete with a few zingers about online dating apps (“They never look like their photos!”) and concerns that your blind date could be a serial killer. Just another Tuesday on Loose Women.

Beyond the JoJo-Drama: The Battle of the Groomed vs. the Grizzly

But the segment didn’t stop at Gen Z romance chaos. Oh no—they took a sharp turn into Middle-Aged Male Grooming, a.k.a. the Great British Epidemic.

Jeremy Clarkson was the next victim. Looking suspiciously well-trimmed on his latest show, rumours began swirling that his girlfriend Lisa Hogan was behind the transformation. Jeremy flatly denied it, quipping: “Lisa’s given up trying to make me look presentable.”

But panelists weren’t convinced. They argued that women of a certain age still try—try to look nice, try to maintain appearances—not for anyone else, but for themselves. Meanwhile, some men just… stop.

From nasal hair invasions to jelly shoes with socks, the panel recounted the horrors of partners who gave up on grooming. One even admitted to hiding her husband’s offensive footwear. Another shared the psychological warfare of “stealth styling,” where old ratty shirts are replaced with flattering new ones… without the man ever noticing.

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Humour, Brutal Honesty, and Love in the Real World

It wasn’t just laughs. There was a bittersweet truth behind the giggles. One host recounted telling her husband to get the “kitchen scissors” for his unruly eyebrows. Another joked about sending a wax-sealed letter by horseback in the 1920s just to ask someone to the cinema.

“Love me, love my ear hair,” joked another. And while the audience howled, the message rang clear: women are still expected to care, adjust, fix, and maintain, while many men let themselves go and get praised for authenticity.

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JoJo and Chris: Real Love or Gen Z Clickbait?

Back to the couple at the center of this: are Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa actually a thing? According to the Loose Women panel, they might be stuck in “talking to” limbo—or maybe “linking.”

Or perhaps they’re just feeding the internet’s insatiable appetite for drama, situationships, and stars who kiss on one continent and deny it on another.

But whether they’re the new pop culture power couple or just two friends dabbling in flirty chaos, one thing’s for sure: the lines between friendship, dating, exclusivity and pure PR performance have never been blurrier.

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What We Learned (and Laughed At)

Modern love is confusing AF.

Gen Z invented 6 new stages of romance and nobody knows what they mean.

Girls stay loyal from stage 1. Men… not so much.

Middle-aged men need a grooming intervention, possibly involving scissors.

Jeremy Clarkson cannot be tamed—but chunky jumpers help.

Loose Women remains the most honest—and hilarious—panel on British TV.

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Final Word: Are We All Just in Situationships With Society?

At its heart, the discussion struck a chord deeper than it intended: we live in a world with more choices, more definitions, more freedom… but also more confusion, less certainty, and a desperate search for authenticity.

Whether it’s chunky jumpers, wax-sealed letters, or a “linking” stage with someone you kissed in LA—maybe, just maybe, we’re all trying to find that one person who sees us, grooms us (or lets us grow wild), and laughs with us through it all.

And that, dear reader, is what JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes have accidentally reminded us of—one viral kiss at a time.

Denise Welch’s Emotional Confession on Loose Women Exposes the Dark Mystery Lurking Beneath Her Mental Health Battle

It was meant to be a glamorous getaway to sun-soaked Los Angeles. Instead, it turned into a psychological horror show that left Loose Women panelist Denise Welch grappling with an invisible enemy she thought she had defeated years ago.

In a raw, candid segment on Loose Women, the 66-year-old actress and TV personality shocked audiences by revealing how her recent trip to LA – intended to be a celebration of her son Matty’s engagement – became the scene of a terrifying mental relapse.

“I was so excited,” Denise began, reflecting on her trip. “But two days in, I was standing in a market paying for a little trinket, and suddenly—it hit me.”

What hit her wasn’t jet lag, or sunstroke, or a stomach bug. It was something far more sinister. “My palms started tingling, I got that metallic taste in my mouth… and within a minute, the depression was on me. That’s how fast it comes. A whoosh.”

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The Mental Breakdown That Came Without Warning

Denise is no stranger to mental health battles. For over three decades, she’s spoken publicly about her struggle with clinical depression—particularly the kind that isn’t triggered by events or emotions, but seemingly descends out of nowhere.

“It started after I had Matty, with postnatal depression,” she said. “But ever since then, I’ve had these episodes. They just come—no reason, no warning, just this wave of darkness.”

The way she describes it is haunting: a metallic taste, a creeping sense of doom, tingling fingers, and then—bang—emotional collapse. Even more terrifying? She doesn’t even always feel anxious beforehand.

“It doesn’t always begin with anxiety,” she said. “But I know it’s coming when I get that taste. And then the dread. And that’s it.”

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A Neurologist’s Bombshell Revelation in LA: “This Might Not Be Depression At All”

But here’s where the story takes a shocking twist.

After her terrifying episode, Denise spoke to a neurologist in Los Angeles—someone she was introduced to by a friend. For the first time in 36 years, someone asked her a different question: “Have you ever heard of non-headache migraine?”

“I said no. I don’t even get headaches. I’m a stomach person!” she laughed grimly. But then came the lightbulb moment.

The neurologist explained that some people experience migraines not through pain, but through neurological symptoms—a phenomenon known as migraine aura without headache, or more ominously, “silent migraine.”

Symptoms can include:

Tingling in extremities

Metallic taste in the mouth

Visual disturbances

Emotional disturbances like panic or deep depression

Sudden, unexplainable fear or dread

Essentially, what Denise had been calling ‘depression’ for decades could, at least in part, be a misdiagnosed neurological condition.

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“No One Told Me. Not One Doctor in 36 Years”

Denise’s voice shook with a mixture of shock and vindication.

“For 36 years, not one doctor—psychiatrist, psychologist, GP—ever mentioned this possibility. Ever. And suddenly, this man in LA is saying, ‘This could be it.’”

She was floored. “People always assumed it was mental. And I never doubted that. But what if it’s physical too? What if my brain chemistry is reacting to something we’ve never even looked for?”

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The Gender Bias in Medical Research: “If It Was a Man’s Condition, We’d Have a Cure by Now”

In a moment of firebrand honesty, Denise and her fellow panelists tackled a brutal truth: Migraine is overwhelmingly a female condition—and that might be why it’s so under-researched.

Denise’s son Matty suffers from cluster migraines, but it wasn’t until his neurologist began explaining their complex genetics and neurological links that the penny dropped.

“This neurologist said, ‘Women are the main sufferers of migraine. That’s why we’ve put so little money into finding a cure.’ And I just sat there stunned.”

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The Hidden Connection Between Migraine, ADHD, and Depression

It gets more bizarre.

Denise and her co-hosts went on to discuss recent studies linking migraine with ADHD—and even more alarmingly, a fivefold increase in depression rates among migraine sufferers. That’s a bombshell.

“We label it ‘depression,’ but how many people are suffering from something much more complex, and more physical, than we know?” she asked.

One panelist shared the story of a relative who had chronic stomach pain for years—until a doctor finally diagnosed it as stomach migraine. Once treated properly, her symptoms disappeared.

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The Power of Speaking Up: “I Thought It Was Boring… But Maybe It’s Saving Someone”

Despite years of being open about her mental health, Denise still worries she’s “going on too much.” But today’s conversation proved otherwise.

“I feel boring sometimes,” she said. “Like I’m just repeating myself. But if this makes one person look at their symptoms differently—maybe someone who’s felt shame or confusion or fear—then it’s worth it.”

The Loose Women audience responded with overwhelming support, praising her honesty and courage.

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So… Is It Depression or Is It Something Else?

The answer is still unclear. Denise is not saying she’s been wrongly diagnosed for decades—but she is asking questions now.

And she’s encouraging everyone else to do the same.

“If your ‘depression’ feels like it comes out of nowhere—like a physical force that hits you—you might want to look into migraine aura, silent migraine, or cortical spreading depression. Because what if we’ve been fighting the wrong battle all along?”

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Denise Welch Just Opened a Pandora’s Box – And She Might Not Be Alone

As the cameras faded and the applause died down, one thing was certain: Denise Welch might have just exposed a major blind spot in how we view mental illness.

What if the truth is more complicated?

What if depression, for some, is not just emotional—but neurological?

What if, after 36 years, someone finally looked in the right place?

Maybe it’s time we all did.

“I’m not done”: Eric Dane’s fight against ALS is breaking hearts and redefining heroism

Once hailed as the suave and smoldering “McSteamy” on Grey’s Anatomy, Eric Dane is now captivating audiences again — but this time, not with charm, but with courage. In his first TV interview since being diagnosed with ALS, Dane sat down with Diane Sawyer in an emotional ABC News exclusive, opening up about the devastating illness that’s slowly paralyzing his body — but not his spirit.

He is still tall, still witty, still handsome. But the man in front of the camera today isn’t a fictional doctor — he’s a real father, lover, fighter, and now, a patient of one of the world’s most merciless diseases.

The first signs of a nightmare

It began, as Dane describes, almost invisibly.

“I started experiencing some weakness in my right hand,” he told Sawyer. “I thought maybe I’d been texting too much.”

That harmless assumption turned into concern — and concern spiraled into fear. Nine months of unanswered questions, visits to multiple specialists, and confusing referrals finally led to the crushing diagnosis: ALS — Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis — the same condition that claimed Lou Gehrig’s life and has left scientists and families in despair for decades.

“It’s not a dream,” he said, his voice steady but heavy. “It’s on me the second I wake up.”

The cruel progression

A year and a half after symptoms began, Dane says he now has only one functioning arm — and even that, he knows, is fading.

“My dominant side — my right — is completely gone,” he shared. “My left is going… Maybe a couple more months before I lose it too.”

What follows, he knows too well, is worse: legs weakening, speech slurring, breathing failing. For so many with ALS, the body shuts down — even as the mind stays painfully alert.

The terrifying moment in the sea

The reality of his vulnerability hit hardest one sunny afternoon. Out on the ocean with his youngest daughter, Dane — once a competitive swimmer and water polo star — dove into the sea.

“When I jumped into the ocean that day… I realized I couldn’t swim back to the boat.”

Panic set in. It was his 13-year-old daughter who swam to rescue him — reversing roles, saving her father as he had once protected her.

“She dragged me back,” he recalled, nearly breaking. “And I just… broke down.”

Despite his fear, Dane made sure his daughter returned to the water, continuing the day like nothing happened — the kind of emotional masking only a parent could master.

“I was heartbroken,” he admitted.

The anchor in the storm: Rebecca Gayheart

In a twist few expected, Dane’s closest supporter today is his former wife, actress Rebecca Gayheart. Once separated, the two have grown closer than ever through crisis.

“We talk every day,” he said. “She’s my biggest champion. My stalwart supporter. I lean on her.”

They’re not just co-parents to two teenage daughters — they’re now partners in survival, navigating this journey with grace and quiet heroism.

“We’ve managed to become better friends and better parents,” Dane shared.

A haunted past, a hopeful heart

Dane’s resilience is perhaps rooted in childhood pain. At just seven years old, he lost his own father to suicide — a loss he’s never fully healed from.

“There’s a very good chance I’ll be taken from my girls while they’re still young,” he said through clenched emotion. “That’s what makes me so angry.”

And still, there’s light.

He jokes about his silver hair — “I look like Gandalf now” — and reflects on old photos with a smile. “That guy,” he said pointing to a younger version of himself, “looks confident, arrogant… but hurt.”

Countdown, not giving up

Despite his illness, Dane continues to work. His new Amazon series Countdown — a police thriller — premieres this week. And he’s not done yet.

“I don’t think this is the end of my story,” he said. “In my heart, I just don’t feel like it’s the end of me.”

It’s a bold declaration from a man who admits he may lose both arms within months. And yet, he still dreams of acting, of working, of loving, of being.

Raising awareness: ALS is rising

Diane Sawyer concluded the segment with a sobering note: ALS cases are increasing. Everyday factors in our environments may be accelerating its prevalence — though research is still trying to catch up.

The infamous Ice Bucket Challenge raised $200 million — and while that’s fueled breakthroughs, it’s only a start.

More funding is needed. More awareness. More support for the 5,000 Americans diagnosed every year.

The final message: tell them you love them

When asked what he wants most, Dane doesn’t hesitate:

“All I want to do is spend time with my family… and work a little bit if I can. But above all — tell them you love them. Every single day.”

He pauses. And then, softly:

“They know. They’re loved.”

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Eric Dane isn’t just surviving ALS. He’s staring it down, sharing his story, and teaching the world what courage looks like — not in fight scenes or scripted drama, but in real life, raw emotion, and unconditional love.

Tomorrow, ABC News continues the coverage with Dane and his doctor, discussing potential treatments and the future of ALS care.

Because Eric Dane’s story is far from over. And he’s not walking away quietly.

He’s fighting — for love, for legacy, and for every second left.

“daddy was a monster”: the harrowing childhood of jamie lee arrow revealed in chilling interview

When celebrity guest Jamie Lee Arrow joined This Morning on Monday, hosts braced the audience for an emotional testimony — yet few could anticipate the bone-chilling revelations about her father’s macabre influence. In a nearly unprecedented admission, Jamie spoke directly to millions about surviving a childhood marked by terror, manipulation, and an unspeakable murder that shattered her innocence forever.

entering the horror house

From as young as seven, Jamie’s visits to her father’s home felt like stepping into a nightmare. With calm delivery in her voice, she described the sudden shifts in his demeanor:

“He could go from being the kindest, funniest, most charming dad to being this monster.”

Her father, Jamie recounted, was obsessed with the occult — painting demons and devils across the walls, teaching her about voodoo dolls, and telling her faces crawled across their ceilings in the pitch-black night.

“He wanted me to turn against God and worship the devil from a very young age.”

These weren’t harmless whims; they were deliberate, frightening attempts to distort a child’s belief system and reality.

manipulation and mask

Despite the terror, Jamie initially believed her father’s girlfriend, Hela Christensen, to be a beacon of hope. But the relationship soon turned toxic. Hela, once a sanctuary for Jamie’s youthful heart, would be erased from the world in the most horrific way.

When Jamie’s mother sat her down and said, “Hela’s dead,” the nine-year-old girl froze. It took months of parental protection before she encountered the word ‘cannibal’ in a newspaper and had to Google its meaning, her young mind trying to make sense of why she’d been kept from knowing the most grotesque detail.

being ostracized and robbed

Returning to school, Jamie found herself ostracized. Peers whispered, unfriendly eyes followed her, and everyone seemed one question away from asking: Is it true about her father?

“It felt like I’d been robbed of my identity.”

The notoriety of her father’s crime wasn’t just a news headline; it was a social death sentence, stripping her childhood of joy and innocence she never got back.

a paradoxical bond

Yet one of the most disturbing turns in Jamie’s account is how the relationship with her father didn’t simply end. After a two-year hiatus, a wounded teenage girl struggling with addiction found him again — housed in a psychiatric ward, not prison.

“He was the only one who wasn’t judging me. So naturally, I became closer.”

And there, amid desperation and mental instability, he once again started to pull Jamie back into his orbit — testing limits, reshaping loyalties, and deepening his hold over her psyche. His normalization of her visits, the absence of any mention of murder, was his strategic re-entry into her life.

breaking free again

But freedom arrived in the cracks. A frightening moment of aggression broke the bond for good. Jamie realized — this man was unhealthily controlling and dangerous. She had to escape or lose herself entirely.

confrontation on camera

In a moment few would ever dare to attempt, Jamie sat with her father again — on camera, in front of lights, microphones, and a massive crew shooting for This Morning and Discovery Plus’s new series Evil Lives Here: The Killer Speaks. Facing him as he calmly described Hela’s murder was a trial by emotional fire.

“It was so sad,” she reflected. “Watching someone so evil talking to me calmly… I have to remind myself he’s not good for me.”

The emotional trauma of that conversation is still raw:

“It’s like grieving a living person.”

a new generation

Today, as a mother of two young children, Jamie has forged another emotional reckoning — what to pass on, what to shield, what to break forever.

“Never in a million years will I let them see him,” she declared.
Her children are the light that tore the darkness away.

the bond that blinds

What makes Jamie’s story so powerful is the paradox of love. Her father remains her father. A bond of blood, love, rewiring, trust, fear — all at once. But she knows: that bond doesn’t justify the chaos, brutality, or indoctrination.

It’s a testament: parental love can endure — even thrive — against logic, against morality — even when that love is a dangerous lie.

a survivor’s path

Jamie’s journey is all at once shattering and inspiring. She is a survivor, weathered by unspeakable trauma, and yet forging a path aimed at healing and strength. Her narrative is more than sympathetic — it’s electrifyingly courageous.

why it matters

In a world grasping for tales of resilience, hers resonates deeply. It reminds us:

Evil wears many faces: sometimes poetry, sometimes lullabies, sometimes parental affection.

Childhood trauma doesn’t have to define the rest of your life — you can walk away.

Love is complex. You can love someone and hate what they do.

Telling your story — raw and unfiltered — can unchain generations.

final word

As Jamie Lee Arrow closed her interview, This Morning studio held its breath. But as she stepped away, she didn’t walk off as a victim — she walked off as a warrior.

Her story, horrific yet inspiring, carved a path of warning and hope for anyone who has ever loved someone they knew was dangerous — and survived anyway.

Because sometimes true bravery isn’t fighting epic battles. It’s surviving childhood; loving selectively; walking away; and choosing love in spite of the pain.

“I didn’t want it to define me – but it did break me at times”: Liz McClarnon opens up in tearful interview about her ‘gruelling’ IVF journey, unexpected love, and finally, the miracle she never thought would come.

Liz McClarnon, once the bubbly blonde songstress of chart-topping British girl band Atomic Kitten, is no stranger to the spotlight – but her latest appearance on ITV’s Loose Women was something else entirely. Raw. Real. Heartbreaking. And utterly inspirational.

In a brutally honest and emotional interview, Liz, now 44, opened up for the first time about the years-long battle she fought to become a mother — a battle riddled with crushed hopes, needles, hormone surges, sleepless nights, and more than one devastating loss.

Her journey began not with a baby rattle, but a swipe — a dating app swipe, to be exact.

“It was love at first swipe,” she laughed through teary eyes, recalling her first digital encounter with now-husband Peter, a doctor she met four years ago. “We were both 40. There was a spark instantly.”

But fairy tales don’t always run smoothly.

Shortly after falling in love, Liz and Peter decided to be proactive. Aware of her age and the ticking biological clock, they consulted a fertility specialist. What followed was a rollercoaster no couple can ever fully prepare for.

“We did the tests. We were hopeful,” Liz said. “Everything looked okay. But then we started the treatment, and that’s when the emotional war began.”

The couple embarked on their first IVF cycle with cautious optimism. Ten eggs retrieved, a few fertilised — but the embryos never reached the stage needed for implantation. Then came the call, the silence on the other end of the line, and the crushing news.

“I thought they’d say, ‘Everything’s great, see you Tuesday.’ But instead… nothing. No embryos made it. I was in shock. Devastated.”

The couple tried again. And again. And again.

Five cycles. Three years. Countless injections. Hope after hope, only to watch it all unravel again and again.

Then came the miscarriages.

Two heart-shattering losses, including one just weeks before Christmas, left the couple convinced their dream of parenthood had come to a heartbreaking end.

“That Christmas was different,” Liz whispered. “We had accepted we’d never be parents.”

But the New Year brought more than just a calendar change — it brought hope. And this time, against all odds, a miracle.

Liz took the test early, bleeding slightly and fearing the worst. At first glance, the test was negative. She sobbed, broken. But then she turned around — and saw a faint second line.

“I just stood there staring. I thought I was hallucinating. But it was real. I was pregnant.”

Now five months along, Liz is glowing — and expecting a little boy.

“We thought it might be a girl. I even wore pink to hint,” she joked on Loose Women. “But it’s a boy, and we’re over the moon.”

Despite the joy, Liz is candid about the lingering fear that still haunts her — the fragility of pregnancy after so many disappointments.

“I’m still scared. But the excitement is starting to win out. It’s becoming real.”

Viewers were moved to tears watching Liz recount her experience — the isolation, the internalised guilt, the feeling of being ‘that person’ in conversations who couldn’t talk about anything except IVF. But through it all, she praised her support system — especially Peter.

“He knew. He understood. He’s a doctor, after all. But more than that, he was there. Every step.”

And now, as she prepares to welcome her miracle baby, Liz faces another label: geriatric mother — a term used medically for pregnant women over 35.

“I’m a geriatric mother,” she chuckled. “Trust me, it used to be even younger. My mum was 27 and they put her in the geriatric ward. Maybe after this, they’ll raise the age again!”

Despite the archaic terminology, Liz wears her age proudly — a symbol of endurance, strength, and the stubborn hope that carried her through five failed IVF cycles, two miscarriages, and enough heartbreak to last a lifetime.

What advice does she have for others walking the same path?

“I wouldn’t presume to give advice,” she says softly. “But I will say this: the hope… it’s the worst part. And the best. It’s the only reason we keep going.”

Indeed, Liz McClarnon’s journey isn’t just a story about infertility. It’s a story about perseverance, about finding light after darkness, about holding on to a dream even when the world tells you to let go.

And above all — it’s a story about hope.

As Liz left the Loose Women stage, the applause was thunderous, the tears very real — on screen and off. For so many watching, she gave something science can’t inject, and no doctor can prescribe.

She gave them belief.

And somewhere, someone watching her story may just be taking another step forward, refusing to give up — just like Liz.

A Day to Celebrate or Survive? The Bittersweet Reality of Father’s Day Revealed on Loose Women

While Prince William melted hearts around the world by posting a tender photo of his children wrapping their arms around “Papa,” a much deeper, more complex conversation was unfolding on the set of Loose Women. What started as a commentary on royal family cuteness quickly spiraled into a raw, tearful, and painfully honest discussion about fatherhood, absence, grief, and the emotional minefield known as Father’s Day.

As viewers cooed over William’s sweet post and David Beckham’s carefully curated family collage on Instagram, co-hosts of Loose Women peeled back the glittery veneer to reveal what Father’s Day really feels like for millions: a brutal reminder of loss, broken bonds, and emotional voids that no card or cliché can fill.

The Beckham Rift: Behind the Filtered Smiles

David Beckham — knight-in-waiting and football icon — posted a glossy photo with his sons. But the image came with a twist: swirling rumors that eldest son Brooklyn Beckham is not even speaking to him.

“Isn’t it ironic?” one panellist noted. “The perfect picture on Instagram hides the imperfect truth behind the scenes.”

For many watching, it raised the question: How many of us are smiling through fractures we never address? Family photos can be framed lies — polished pixels hiding painful silences.

“I Didn’t Have a Dad at All”: When Father’s Day Cuts Deep

And then came the floodgates.

One panellist bravely opened up about her husband’s lifelong pain of growing up fatherless. “He used to come out of school and just look for his dad. Every. Single. Day.” The image of a child scanning a crowd for a father who would never show up ripped through the studio like a lightning bolt.

Worse yet? This man, now a father himself, constantly questions if he’s good enough. “He never had a role model. But he’s the best dad. He just doesn’t know it,” she said through tears.

It was a brutal truth that silenced the room: You don’t just lose a parent once. You keep losing them, in different ways, at different milestones.

“My Wedding Day Broke Me”: When Grief Walks the Aisle

Another story tore at heartstrings when one panellist recounted her wedding — the day she had to walk alone because her dad had passed. “The anxiety leading up to it was worse than the planning,” she admitted. “I just kept thinking: How can I do this without him?“

But the universe, or fate, intervened in the most poetic way. A thunderstorm forced the ceremony into an old tower with no aisle, no lonely walk, no pain. Her aunt looked at her and whispered, “That was your dad — he didn’t want you to suffer.”

Whether you believe in spirits or not, it was a moment that made everyone watching believe in love — and loss — a little deeper.

The Unspoken Side of “The Best Dad Ever” Posts

“I posted a picture of my dad yesterday. I said ‘Best Dad Ever,’ like everyone else,” one co-host shared. “But what if yours wasn’t? What if yours isn’t?”

Father’s Day can be torture if you’re estranged, abandoned, or abused. The social media avalanche of #BestDadEver becomes a cruel echo chamber. “You can’t escape it,” she said. “Emails, ads, sales — buy him this, send him that. But what if he’s not around? Or worse… what if he never really was?”

The Truth About Parental Privilege

“You know, when we’re young, we think our parents are just annoying rules-machines,” one host laughed through tears. “But as you grow up, you realise… having a good parent is a lottery win.”

Not everyone wins that jackpot. And that’s what hurts most. Some people grow up knowing love, encouragement, and emotional safety. Others grow up knowing only the lack of it.

“We think we deserve good parents. But really, we hope for them. And some of us get lucky.”

One panellist, who still has her father living next door at the age of 92, reflected on her luck. “I never had a single moment of resentment towards him. He never imposed rules. He just loved us. He always said, ‘You can be anything.’ That’s rare. That’s everything.”

The Silent Struggles Behind Perfect Posts

Social media may be a highlight reel, but Loose Women gave viewers a rare look behind the curtain — into the loneliness, longing, and layered emotions that Father’s Day carries.

What if you had a father but lost him too soon?
What if you never had one to begin with?
What if you had one, but wished you didn’t?

These questions — usually whispered or silenced altogether — were shouted aloud in raw, vulnerable voices.

And in that, there was comfort.

Not Everyone Has a Happy Ending — But Everyone Has a Story

What Loose Women showed wasn’t just the pain — it was the power of storytelling. Of sharing. Of not being okay in a world that expects smiles on holidays.

As one panellist put it perfectly: “They are with you, in some way. However you choose to believe. But the ache never fully leaves.”

So next Father’s Day, before you post the perfect photo or scroll past another “#BestDadEver,” remember: there’s a world of people behind the screen — grieving, healing, longing, surviving.

Not all of us got the fairytale.
Not all of us had someone to walk us down the aisle.
Not all of us had someone to come home to.

But in sharing that, maybe — just maybe — we remind each other we’re not alone. And that, perhaps, is the most powerful Father’s Day gift of all.

‘They were a bright light in so many of our lives’

Presenters Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley were emotional as they confirmed the death of This Morning contributor Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek today.

During Tuesday morning’s (June 17) show, Ben and Cat started by paying tribute to tribute to Fiongal, 39, and his husband Jamie Meek, 45. They died on the tragic flight that crashed just after take-off from Ahmedabad bound for Gatwick last Tuesday (June 12).

The news arrives after Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond shared their concerns during Friday’s show. Fiongal appeared on This Morning in January and April this year, where he discussed his wellness brand, which he founded with his husband Jamie.

Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek appeared on This Morning twice this year (Credit: ITV)

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley confirm contributor’s death

While appearing emotional, Cat Deeley told viewers: “We’d like to start by taking a moment to send our heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Jamie and Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek who tragically lost their lives in the Air India crash.”

Ben then added: “As more details continue to emerge from the devastating tragedy, their loved ones have asked us to share a statement on their behalf.

“It is with profound sadness and unimaginable heartbreak that we confirm that both Jamie and Fiongal were passengers on the Air India flight that tragically crashed in India.”

Cat continued: “They were a bright light in so many of our lives, deeply loved as sons, brothers and friends. Their warmth, kindness, humour and generous spirits touched everyone who knew them. We are all beyond devastated by the news and are struggling to come to terms with the potential of a life without.”

‘They would want us to spread positive energy to the world’

Ben said Fiongal and Jamie wanted everyone to “spread positive energy to the world”.

He continued: “Especially at this time, may peace and love prevail, where there is darkness, spread light, love and laughter. We were lucky enough to spend some time with both of them. Fiongal on the show, of course, Jamie behind the scenes.”

Cat described Fiongal and Jamie as “absolutely charming gentlemen who were so positive”. Ben declared it is “heartbreaking that the lives of these two young men that were so full of joy and wonderful souls, have been tragically lost”.

He said they will be “really sorely missed and very warmly remembered by all of their friends and family”.