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Stacey Solomon returned to the ITV Loose Women panel on Monday and clashed with Denise Welch over a number of topics

Stacey Solomon made a triumphant return to the Loose Women panel on Monday after enjoying some time with her family.

And the doting mum, 34, didn’t hold back when it came to her opinions on the day’s topics. Stacey clashed with fellow panellist Denise Welch on two occasions and one fan said the former “wiped the floor” with the latter.

First, Stacey and Denise disagreed over Melania Trump’s decision to stay with Donald Trump after his guilty verdict for falsifying records, and then over the concept of working from home.

The debate began with a chat about Sydnie Christmas’ victory on Britain’s Got Talent and whether personality is as important as talent in such competitions. Then, when the conversation shifted to former model Melania’s loyalty to her husband post-verdict, Stacey won the audience over with her passionate outburst.

“Why is the focus on his wife?” she said. “It should be about him and his disgraceful acts.” Later, the topic turned to stay-at-home husbands and remote working. Mum-of five-Stacey argued that flexible working arrangements have been a godsend for many families, especially those with children, according to OK!.

Denise, however, lamented the lack of available staff in businesses, suggesting “the country is collapsing” because everyone is working from home.

First, Stacey and Denise disagreed over Melania Trump’s decision to stay with Donald Trump after his guilty verdict ( 
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In response, Stacey asked her fellow panellist if they genuinely thought that telecommuting was to blame for the staffing issues as opposed to challenges faced by employees on zero-hour contracts, particularly nurses. “So it has nothing to do with the fact that a nurse is grafting hard on a zero hours contract, struggling to pay childcare? No wonder people aren’t signing up to do these jobs, they just aren’t paid enough to do them.”

As the debate intensified, viewers flocked to social media platforms to applaud the returning star’s viewpoints. One viewer posted on X (formerly known as Twitter ): “I don’t usually watch #loosewomen but today I am, I totally agree with Stacey Solomon.” Another supporter echoed the sentiments: “@StaceySolomon talking sense on #LooseWomen #workingfromhome.”

Another fan expressed their support: “Stacey absolutely wiping the floor with Densy [clapping hand emojis] #LooseWomen.” A fourth fan said: “What a shame Stacey is stepping back from TV, she’s the only redeeming feature of #LooseWomen.”

Stacey recently disclosed that her ambition is to become a full-time mother, managing her household with five children in tow, including three she shares with partner Joe Swash. Speaking to beauty entrepreneur Caroline Hirons on her Glad We Had This Chat podcast, Stacey shared: “Every year I have a team meeting with my agent and everyone on the team to say, ‘What’s your plan? What’s your goal? ‘ And this year when they asked me my five-year goal, I was like, I want to be a stay-at-home mum. That is my dream, it’s my ultimate dream. I just want to be with my kids.”

Loose Women viewers were in for a surprise on Thursday as the hit ITV chat show only aired for 30 mins before it was pulled off air at 1pm instead of finishing at it usual time of 1:30pm

Loose Women was pulled off air in a shock schedule shake-up on Thursday.

The hit ITV chat show typically airs every weekday at 12:30pm until 1pm. However, on Thursday, the programme only aired for 30 mins before it was pulled off air at 1pm. Replacing it was ITV Lunchtime, which aired from 1pm before ITV Racing: Live from Newmarket took over coverage at 1:30pm with it due to end at 4pm.

And it’s bad news for Loose Women on Friday (12 July) too as the ITV chat show will again be finishing at the earlier time of 1pm. Addressing the end of Thursday’s show, host Charlene White said: “That’s it, we’re done because the racing’s on!” to which her co-stars – Olivia Attwood, Linda Robson and Sue Cleaver – all booed with the audience also joining in.

Loose Women was pulled off air in a shock schedule shake-up on Thursday ( 
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It comes as Emmerdale and Coronation Street viewers were left disappointed on Wednesday 10 July as the ITV shows were cancelled in a huge schedule shake-up. The hit ITV soaps typically air on Wednesday night with Emmerdale airing 7:30pm while Coronation Street airs 8pm. However, last night, in a huge schedule shake-up, viewers missed out on their soap fix thanks to the Live UEFA Euros 2024, where England played the Netherlands.

And there’s more bad news ahead for soap fans as on Friday (12 July) Coronation Street, which typically airs at 8pm on Fridays, will again be cancelled for the football coverage. However, Emmerdale will still air albeit at the slightly earlier time of 7pm.

Meanwhile, it’s not just the soaps interrupted as Love Island was in a huge schedule shake-up on Wednesday night with the show airing at a later time. The hit ITV2 dating series typically airs at 9pm on ITV2 but on Wednesday night (10 July) Love Island aired at 10pm instead.

Wednesday’s episode was full of explosive scenes as four Islanders left the Love Island villa in another brutal dumping – and Jess White was among them. In scenes aired on July 10 over on ITV2, couples were reeling from Uma Jammeh’s shock exit, which took place after new bombshell Reuben had tried to steal her from Wil Anderson. But hours after the loved-up pair walked out of the villa hand-in-hand, Jess, Blade, Emma and Hugo were all dumped after they failed to gain the public’s vote.

Emmerdale actor Joe Absolom has teased what the future holds for ‘villain’ Ray following his link to Celia being exposed, with it hinted there could be unexpected scenes

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One Emmerdale star has teased his villainous characters might be redeemable after all(Image: ITV)

One Emmerdale star has teased his villainous character might be redeemable after all, as we see them in a new way onscreen.

Joe Absolom has teased that if his sinister character Ray managed to escape his criminal life and his “troubled” past, there could be a future for him on the show. Fans were introduced to the character not so long ago, and he was soon revealed to be a dealer.

Dragging teens Dylan and April into his dodgy schemes, he’s manipulated the pair leading to some worrying moments. But it all led to the big reveal that the mastermind behind the whole operation was in fact none other than farmer Celia.

Not only that, but she is Ray’s ‘mother, having raised him since he was youngster on his own. She took him in and brought him up, dragging him into her secret criminal schemes to the point he is now trapped.

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Emmerdale actor Joe Absolom has teased what the future holds for ‘villain’ Ray following his link to Celia being exposed(Image: ITV)

But actor Joe told The Mirror that there could be some rather unexpected twists on the way. Not only might we see Ray in a new light that could see him be redeemable, but Joe teased some new characters will be caught up in his ongoing storyline.

On whether Ray could be redeemed, he shared: “Yeah. I think he’s had a bit of a troubled life. And I think he’s got an interesting set up with his mum. And I think when he comes to Emmerdale, the village, he finds characters that challenge that and make him question that.

“I think that he’s slightly more human at times. I think as everybody is, there’s many different facets of everybody.” Adding that there’s a different side to Ray when he’s with Celia, he told us: “It’s quite an interesting dynamic to to explore.”

With currently only Ray, Celia, Dylan and April involved in the County Lines plot, more characters will soon be caught up in the drama. Joe teased his character will be exposed, leading to residents finding out what he’s been up to.

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Ray dragged teens Dylan and April into his dodgy schemes(Image: ITV)

He said: “I’m intrigued how that sort of comes out because basically April is a Dingle, so she has all that weight with her. I have stuff with Marlon and Rhona. And eventually that leads to scenes with Cain.

“People start tweaking that this isn’t just a sort of mother and son. These people are new to the village and these people are bad news.” But Joe’s loving playing a baddie.

He said: “It’s been good, yeah. It’s good to be bad. It’s good to be evil. It’s good to be a little bit snidey. It’s easier to be snidey and horrible than it is to be happy.”

Kerry Katona has admitted that she had “massive anxiety” over late boxer Ricky Hatton’s funeral this month, leading to unbearable stress that meant she couldn’t get through the service.

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Kerry Katona has admitted that she had “massive anxiety” over late boxer Ricky Hatton’s funeral this month(Image: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Kerry Katona has admitted that she couldn’t make it through boxer Ricky Hatton’s funeral after finding herself struggling with “massive anxiety” in the lead up to the service.

Ricky – who was close friends with Kerry – sadly passed away on 14 September 2024, with the likes of Tyson Fury, Wayne Rooney, Liam Gallagher, Tony Bellew and more gathering to say their goodbyes earlier this month.

But for Kerry, 45, the service brought back some tough mental battles for her. She wrote in her New! Magazine column: ” Last week, I was planning on going to Ricky Hatton ’s funeral to say goodbye to him, but if I’m being honest, funerals give me massive anxiety. I found myself getting really stressed before it and did try to go, but when I arrived there were so many people that I ended up not going inside.”

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Kerry was close friends with late boxer Ricky, and recently worked with him on a campaign

Continuing that she did things on her own terms, and where she felt more comfortable, the former Atomic Kitten star shared: “Instead, I decided to say goodbye in my own way. Ricky was an amazing man and he’ll be so missed by so many people, including me and my family.”

Kerry – who has previously shared that she finds funerals “triggering” – was close friends with Ricky and had been working with him in the months before his death for brand Supreme CBD, which they both filmed advertisments for.

At the time of his passing, she said: “I was devastated when I heard about Ricky Hatton’s death, it really shook me up. He was a great friend.

Admitting that she had “regrets” over their final interactions, Kerry continued: “When I was in Ibiza recently he asked me to meet up twice, and I didn’t because I didn’t want to go out and just wanted to chill, but now that has been replaying in my head.

“My kids have met him too – he jokingly sparred with DJ earlier this year and even said he would help Max with boxing lessons. The whole family have been really upset. I’m sending love to his family.”

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Ricky was laid to rest earlier this month at Manchester Cathedral(Image: Getty Images)

Ricky was laid to rest on Friday, October 12, at Manchester Cathedral in his home city; his coffin was driven past spectators outside the Etihad Stadium as part of his funeral cortege – paying homage to his football team.

At the beginning of the year, Kerry was also due to attend a funeral for The Vivienne – who sadly passed in January. However, she revealed in her column at the time that she didn’t attend, but not sharing the reason why.

She said in January, “I was meant to go to The Vivienne’s funeral last week, but unfortunately I had to pull out at the last minute which was a real shame.

“I did pay tribute in my own way but was sad to have to pull out. Their death is still really devastating to me. We’ve lost too many good people this year already, it’s awful.”

Christine McGuinness has addressed her rumoured appearance on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and joked that she will be back at the hotel “within a day”.

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Christine McGuinness risks telling off from ITV as she confirms IAC stint(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Christine McGuinness all but confirmed she will be heading Down Under to take part in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2025 during an exclusive chat with the Mirror at this year’s Pride Of Britain Awards.

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Christine McGuinness risks telling off from ITV as she confirms IAC stint(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Christine McGuinness all but confirmed she will be heading Down Under to take part in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2025 during an exclusive chat with the Mirror at this year’s Pride Of Britain Awards.

“I’m scared of everything, all of them.; snakes, spiders, the lot. I also couldn’t eat anything, I’m not eating no cockroaches,” said Christine of how she’d cope in the famous jungle.

She continued: “I probably wouldn’t bring a lot, I think I’d be back in the hotel in about a day! But I also wouldn’t want to say ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!” because I wouldn’t want to call myself a celebrity!”

Elsewhere at the star-studded event, former Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu teased she would be joining Christine in the I’m A Celebrity jungle later this year.

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It looks like Ekin Su will be joining Christine Down Under (Image: Getty Images)

She said: “I think I’m A Celeb is definitely something I’ve been practicing for. I saw a massive spider, It was like an Australian huntsman in my wardrobe, I swear to god, I was fri**in scared and I learnt how to catch it because, you never know, I might need it on the show.” She added: “If i see someone cute on the show, I will put on a brave face”.

It comes as ITV’s hit show I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! is returning, and several stars are already rumoured to be taking part. The show, which started in 2002, has been running for 24 series.

Vogue Williams is also said to be close to signing up for this year’s show. If she did, she would be the second in her family to do so, as husband, Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews camped under the stars on the ITV show a decade ago.

I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, the all-star version of the ITV reality show, is to return for a second series in 2026. The show, which sees memorable cast members from previous editions of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! return to face new challenges in the South African wilderness, will see Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly return to host and air on ITV1, STV and ITVX.

Its debut series in 2023 was won by former Hear’Say member Myleene Klass, and saw contestants including Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder, ex-England cricketer Phil Tufnell, former Countdown co-host Carol Vorderman, and ex-Olympian Fatima Whitbread return to the show.

In a new element of the show, the public will have the power to decide who is crowned the ultimate legend in 2026 in a live grand final broadcast from the UK.

McPartlin said: “The campmates really brought their A-game to the first series so we can’t wait to be back for more trials, challenges and surprises amongst the beautiful South African landscape.”

Donnelly added: “Having a live final is an exciting addition to the new series with the viewers choosing their IAC (I’m A Celebrity) legend and we’ve heard some of the new trials are truly epic, even by I’m A Celeb standards.”

An exact air date for the show is yet to be announced.

During a candid chat recently, Loose Women star Linda Robson has revealed how one of her colleagues on the show has promised to make one of her dreams come true

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Linda Robson revealed that one of her Loose Women co-stars has vowed to fulfil her one wish before she dies(Image: Getty Images for the NTA’s)

Linda Robson has opened up about how one of her closest Loose Women friends has vowed to arrange for her to meet one of her celebrity idols before she dies.

Since making her first appearance on Loose Women as a guest panellist in 2003, Linda became a permanent member of the beloved chat show in 2012 and has been a focal part of the programme ever since.

However, reflecting on an anecdote from her recent memoir, Truth Be Told: Tales from a Baggy Mouth, she recalled the moment she woke up remembering that she’d had a somewhat peculiar dream about Elton John.

Recalling the story on The Lewis Nicholls Show podcast, she said: “I woke up the next morning and thought, ‘Oh my God! I’ve had sex with Elton John on the Eurostar.’ I thought, ‘My husband’s going to kill me if he finds out.’ It was really real, honestly, I swear to God I’d never had a dream like that before.”

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Linda recalled the anecdote while on the Lewis Nicholls Show podcast(Image: Getty Images)

As she continued the anecdote, she revealed that she managed to hand a letter to Elton, via a mutual contact, in which she detailed their fictional intimate encounter.

In response, she recalled how the pop star had taken her letter in good humour, claiming that he wrote back saying they “made so much noise they chucked us off”.

Meanwhile, she also shared that she has never had the chance to meet him in person, but one of her Loose Women colleagues has vowed to make it happen, saying: “Janet [Street-Porter] says before I die, she’s going to take me to meet him.”

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She revealed the kind gesture from her Loose Women colleague, Janet Street-Porter(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

She also revealed that her Loose Women colleague had gone one step further, explaining: “Janet Street-Porter bought me a Dolce & Gabbana bag that Elton John had bought her in the south of France years ago.” Jokingly, she added: “So basically, Elton John bought me a designer bag.”

Away from sharing an insight into her friendship with Janet Street-Porter, Linda first saw her acting career take flight in the 1970s when she appeared in a slew of dramas and sitcoms, though she is probably best known for starring alongside Pauline Quirke in Birds of a Feather in the 1990s.

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Elton John reportedly took Linda’s letter in good humour(Image: Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Linda is set to make her return to our screens this evening. Having already tried her luck on The Weakest Link in 2022, she will be hoping to better her previous efforts as she makes her second appearance on the show.

She is set to battle it out against a host of celebrities, including Danny John-Jules, Helen Flanagan and Tim Vine, with Romesh Ranganathan hosting the show.

Insiders at ITV have shared an update on Loose Women’s Kaye Adams after she was taken off-air during her long-running role as a presenter on the radio earlier this week

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Insiders at ITV have shared an update on Kaye Adams after she was taken off-air during her long-running role as a presenter(Image: ITV)

Insiders at ITV have shared an update on Kaye Adams after she was taken off-air from her BBC radio role.

The journalist, 62, first appeared on the broadcaster’s very first episode of Loose Women in 1999, where she served as anchor alongside EastEnders actress Nadia Sawalha, Jane Moore, and Baroness Karren Brady.

She stayed with the programme until 2002, but made a comeback in 2013 and has remained with the show every since. Alongside her Loose Women gig, Kaye has held a £155,000 a year job as the host of her own show on BBC Radio Scotland.

The former Strictly Come Dancing star usually hosts Mornings With Kaye Adams several days a week but the show has been off-air for two weeks now after it was reported that bosses had launched an inquiry into complaints that she ‘shouted and screamed’ at junior staff.

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The former Strictly Come Dancing star has served as an anchor on Loose Women for a number of years (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Following the furore, ITV are now said to be standing by Kaye and will allow her to continue hosting Loose Women during the inquiry.

A source told the Daily Mail: “Kaye is regarded as one of the more calm members of the Loose Women cast.” It is thought that the complaints came about through the BBC’s Call It Out scheme, which was set up to deal with questionable behaviour after the scandal involving former MasterChef presenters John Torode and Gregg Wallace unfolded.

A source from the BBC confirmed to the outlet that Kaye is not expected to return to her radio show for at least two weeks, but a spokesperson for the TV star insisted that “no complaints had been presented to her by the BBC.”

They added: “Further, she has worked for BBC Radio Scotland for more than 15 years and in that time has never had any issue raised about her.” BBC Scotland did not comment on the matter, but one insider has explained that bosses are ‘taking these things seriously’ in light of recent events.

The source said: “Kaye has been taken off air, she’s gone. There have been complaints about her behaviour, and they’ve removed her while they investigate it. It’s being talked about all over Pacific Quay [BBC Scotland’s headquarters]. The outlet also claimed that Kaye had recently attended a meeting with the new head of audio, Victoria Easton-Riley, but it ‘did not go well’.

“After the Gregg Wallace fiasco, they’re now getting much tougher on complaints about the talent and are starting to take these things seriously.”

MasterChef hoste Wallace was dismissed from the BBC show following an independent investigation into historical allegations of misconduct. The report found 45 allegations of misconduct were substantiated, including inappropriate language and humour. Meanwhile, his co-star John Torode was alleged to have used a racist slur and was also dropped from the series.

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Kaye will be staying in her regular TV gig despite the supposed ‘bullying’ allegations at her radio job(Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

BBC Scotland have refused to comment on the allegation but said that Adams has not left the organisation permanently. The BBC said it has “robust internal processes” to handing concerns like these.

The BBC said: “We would not comment on individuals. If any complaints or concerns are raised, we have robust internal processes in place to manage these.” The Mirror has reached out to representatives for Kaye Adams.

It is believed the complaint was raised under the BBC’s Call It Out scheme to address poor behaviour in the workplace which is an initiative set up in the aftermath of the scandal over former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace. Kaye has been replaced on air by Connie McLaughlin while investigations are ongoing.

This comes as Kaye recently opened up about her recent health scare after attending a Pilates class that left her “really scared” she was having a stroke.

Kaye explained that at a reformer Pilates class she went to over the weekend, she was hit by a wave of dizziness and lost her balance.

Opening up about the experience on the How to be 60 podcast, she shared that the “horrible” physical feelings made her fear the worst was happening. “Do you know what I’ve had recently, it’s the funniest thing,” she started. “I went to my Pilates last Sunday, the reformer Pilates, I call it disco Pilates, because it’s all bright lights and music.

“I got off the reformer and my goodness the world began to spin. Like a Tom and Jerry cartoon when there’s birds going around the head. I thought, ‘Oh my God I’m having a stroke’.”

She added: “I was really scared actually, it was horrible. I just couldn’t get my balance.” Kaye continued to admit that what was actually happening was “really weird”. She concluded: “I’ve checked it out and apparently it’s vertigo. Apparently it’s crystals in your ear that get dislodged and you can be prone to it. It’s a really weird thing.”

Olivia Attwood has further fuelled her feud with former friend Ryan Kay after she liked a comment on TikTok that warned one particular star to watch their back

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Olivia Attwood liked a comment warning celeb pal GK Barry of her ex friend Ryan Kay(Image: TIKTOK)

Olivia Attwood has publicly warned another ITV star to be careful of aligning herself with a former close friend following a bitter fall out. The 34-year-old TV star took to TikTok recently and slammed an ex-friend who she likened to being a parasite who jumps from one person to another, like a “tick”.

In her rant, Olivia certainly did not hold back as she also went on to claim that people similar to her former friend can not maintain a friendship for more than a year or two years. It comes after Olivia’s public fallout with one-time BFF and stylist Ryan Kay.

The video prompted a fan to write in the comment section of her post: “Ryan ….Grace should be worried.” Olivia liked the comment, appearing to confirm that she’s referring to ex friend Ryan and Grace Keeling, aka GK Barry, who is now working with Ryan.

Earlier this week, Ryan posted a picture of Grace, who he dressed for an appearance on Loose Women. Ryan captioned the photo: “It’s A Loose Kinda Friday.”

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Olivia Attwood liked a comment warning celeb pal GK Barry of her ex friend Ryan Kay(Image: TIKTOK)

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Olivia Attwood and her ex friend Ryan Kay in happier times(Image: Manchester Evening News)

In her video clip, Olivia, who is also a panellist on the ITV daytime show, said: “We all know this person who, they can’t keep a job, they can’t keep a friend, they have no long term friends. Like, they have no friends they can keep for more than a year, two max. But it’s never their fault, they’re always the victim. This is a professional victim.”

She continued: “And you watch the cycle play out, you can now piece together the people that were before you, you can see your part in the cycle and you can now see who they moved on to next. “

Olivia, also known as Liv, said: “Because I always think with theses kind of people, they don’t move on to new friends, they move on to new hosts. Like a tik. A tick has to be attacked to you it has to drink your blood and it has to have a host body. So once it leaves your body it’s going to go and host on another body.”

Despite neither Olivia or Ryan confirming the reason behind their fall out, it has been reported that it stemmed from him allegedly siding with her husband Bradley Dack, following her holiday with close friend and work colleague, Pete Wicks.

At the time, Olivia continued to drop hints over the reason behind their feued. On September 7, when asked by a fan about Ryan she said: “I’m just very hurt if I’m honest. Prior to what you might have read, I had to respect myself and draw a line.”

She added: “It was something that played out over a couple of months. I guess I hadn’t seen things I should of. I think? ? I give everything (in every sense of the word) to friendships and I don’t let many people in so it suckkkss. It’s not something I can really explain in a Story but I will at some point”

And just days before, she thanked her “small circle” of friends, those who “don’t feed the press with false narratives.”

She went on to say that she had been warned about Ryan by people in the industry but failed to take heed, but said it was a lesson she will not forget.

Teasing fans with the reason behind her post, she concluded saying: “We can chat about what’s be going on soon – I know you have questions, but just not this week because incase you haven’t noticed I’m kinda busy.”

Model and TV personality Christine McGuinness turned heads in London today as she put on a leggy display after revealing her plans to release a tell-all book on her split from husband Paddy McGuinness

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Christine McGuinness turns heads in daring daytime outfit after Paddy admission(Image: Mattpapz / BACKGRID)

Christine McGuinness showcased a stylish look in London on Sunday, wearing a beige skort paired with a pink-and-beige polo shirt as she arrived for the Will Njobvu Tea Time Podcast.

The TV personality, 37, added height with white-and-beige ribbed knee-high boots and carried a matching handbag. Her long blonde hair was tied in a sleek ponytail, and she accessorised with chunky drop earrings and layered silver necklaces.

The mum-of-three appeared cheerful as she arrived to film the podcast as she beamed while strutting her stuff in the autumnal ensemble.

Her latest appearance comes after Christine revealed that she is preparing to reveal more about her life following her split from ex-husband Paddy McGuinness in a new memoir.

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Christine McGuinness showcased a stylish look in London on Sunday(Image: Mattpapz / BACKGRID)

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Christine is set to open up about her split from Paddy in the tell-all memoir(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

“It’s amazing to get to do an autobiography. I can write about what happened next. I love writing. When you do one, you have to be honest and personal,” she told Daily Star, adding that she’s ready to “embrace it.”

The book is expected to cover her separation from ex-husband Paddy, their co-parenting, her recent autism and ADHD diagnoses, and her ongoing journey of self-discovery.

The mother-of-three finalised her divorce from Paddy, 52, last year after 11 years of marriage. Christine has spoken openly about adjusting to single life, saying it can be “lonely” at times.

At the Attitude Awards in London, she recently explained: “It is hard because I’d love to be dating. I do get lonely; I think that’s why I struggle at events, especially at the last few I’ve been to.

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Christine opened up about her marriage split while on Celebs Go Dating(Image: Channel 4)

“You get to the point where you go, ‘I might as well go home now,’ but it must be really fun if you are there with someone you love.”

Christine describes herself as a “free spirit” who has dated both men and women since she was 15 and recently confessed that gender does not matter to her.

Earlier this year, she appeared on Celebs Go Dating to explore new connections but left mid-filming to return to her children.

She also reflected publicly on her marriage to Paddy, describing how “the trust was broken” during their relationship. She recounted their meeting at 19, saying, “Yeah, I did [fancy him]. He had a cheeky charm, he made me laugh. Meeting him was perfect timing and it was an easy relationship.”

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Christine and Paddy were married for 11 years before their split

Christine discussed the end of their marriage while on the show, as he admitted: “Anyone can make mistakes, but I think the trust was broken. I’ll always love him. He’s the father of my children and I think he’s the only man that I’ll ever love.

“A lot of people make mistakes and mess up, and when you’re in a couple who is quite well known in the industry, obviously then everyone knows your business,” she added.

Her previous autobiography in 2021 documented her rise to fame and marriage to Paddy. However, Christine’s forthcoming memoir is expected to continue the story, offering candid insights into her post-divorce life, her personal growth amidst the struggled and the many challenges she has faced over recent years.

Holly Willoughby took to Instagram to share a sweet snap with her former This Morning colleague Clodagh McKenna as she said she had a ‘full heart’ two years after exit

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The post from Holly comes two years after her departure from This Morning(Image: ITV)

Holly Willoughby reunited with former This Morning colleague Clodagh McKenna, two years after she left her presenting duties on the ITV show following a terrifying kidnap and murder plot.

Holly, 44, spent the day with her older sister Kelly, 47, and Clodagh, 50, in a stylish country kitchen as Holly shared they had ‘full tummy’s and full hearts’ on her Instagram. Holly was snapped grinning from ear to ear as she posed in the middle of the women as they all held hands.

Holly had her glossy blonde hair in loose waves and looked stylish in a tweed coat. Kelly also matched the country-style backdrop in a khaki farmer jacket, while former This Morning culinary expert Clodagh looked cosy in a cream cable knit sweater.

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Holly Willoughby reunited with former This Morning colleague Clodagh McKenna(Image: ITV)

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Holly, 44, spent the day with her older sister Kelly, 47, and Clodagh, 50, in a stylish country kitchen(Image: @hollywilloughby/Instagram)

Holly promoted her lifestyle brand Wylde Moon in the caption while also mentioning Clodagh’s own company Honey by Clodagh. She wrote: “Full tummy’s and full hearts… lovely day with @clodagh_mckenna and @ladywilloughby … Finally introduced @wyldemoon to @honeybyclodagh … they love each other”.

The post from Holly comes two years after her departure from This Morning. She had worked as a co-presenter for 14 years alongside Phillip Schofield before she confirmed that she ‘will not be returning’.

In the months leading up to her departure, Holly suffered several blows, which seemed to begin when she and Phillip were accused of queue jumping at the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II.

Her relationship with Phillip reportedly deteriorated further in the months following, and then the news emerged that Phillip had been having an ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair with a younger male colleague, which Holly was reportedly not aware of.

Then a security guard was jailed over a plot to kidnap, rape and murder Holly following a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court. Gavin Plumb was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 16 years.

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She had worked as a co-presenter for 14 years alongside Phillip Schofield before she confirmed that she ‘will not be returning’(Image: ITV)

In October 2023, following the events, Holly announced that she was leaving the ITV daytime show as she said it was a ‘difficult goodbye’. In a statement shared on Instagram, Holly wrote: “I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning. To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much. This such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together.

“Thank you to everyone at ITV for being supportive. To every guest who has sat on our sofa, thank you. Most of all, thank you to the wonderful viewers. You’ve been loyal, so supportive and the very best company every day.

“Richard and Judy said, ‘We only look after this show, it will always belong to the viewers.’ It’s been an honour to just be part of it’s story and I know this story has many chapters left to go. Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family. I will miss you all so much. Holly.”