ITV Loose Women’s Linda Robson and actress Pauline Quirke have been friends for more than 50 years and have an update on hit series Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather stars have an update on news of a reunion on ITV.

Amid bitter fallout claims, the sitcom stars have news for followers of the popular programme originally aired on the BBC back in the 1980s and 90s. Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke, who played Tracey Stubbs and Sharon Theodopolopodous starred in 12 series together.

Despite being friends for more than 50 years, Pauline’s absence from the 2020 Birds of a Feather special didn’t go unnoticed, sparking swirling fallout rumours. Loose Women star Linda insists the pair never butted heads, but it doesn’t look like she’ll be back anytime soon.

Linda teased a comeback for Birds of a Feather ( 
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The ITV personality has heavily teased at some exciting news for fans of Birds of a Feather. Lesley Joseph, who played Dorien Green, could well be involved in an upcoming double act. “I’m hoping to do a series with Lesley,” Linda told Woman Magazine.

“It is sort of in the pipeline now. We did Race Across Yorkshire together and the BBC were very pleased with how we interacted, so they’re trying to get something together for us, which would be really nice.” Asked for more information, she added: “A reality series doing a bucket list, or things to do before we die.”

The good news comes after Linda was forced to hit back at rumours that she died, and instead proved to fans she’s alive and kicking. Responding to the fake death hoax, the 65-year-old actress joked with fans after she shared an Instagram video of her acting as if she was dead and coming back to life, alongside creepy music.

Showing her sense of humour, the actress has joked with fans as she captioned the clip “Woke up to lots of messages and calls, apparently there has been a rumour I had passed away going around. You won’t get rid of me that easy!”

Jumping into the comments, fans have shared in the joke as one commented: “Glad it’s just a rumour!” Another added: “Glad to see you’re still alive, kicking, being brilliant and having fun! Have a great day Linda!” A third fan shared: “Aww nanny linda no , bless ya glad your all well hun xx”.

However some fans were outraged at the rumours, as one slammed the hoax: “Why do people start this rumours. disgusting.” Another agreed as they wrote: “What a disgusting rumour to start.” A third commented: “OMG that’s awful Linda, so people are so odd, nothing better to do with their time. X Sorry you have been through this, but you seem to have taken it all in your stride xxxx”.

Only last month, Linda split from her husband Mark Dunford after 33 years of marriage. Linda and Mark first met when they were teens but didn’t begin dating until years later. They tied the knot in 1990 and the former couple went on to welcome two children together; Roberta, 27, and Louis, 31.

Linda confirmed to Woman magazine she is single last month. She said of her ex-husband Mark: “He’s a really good dad and we had some good years, but enough is enough. I’m not interested [in dating] honestly. I can’t be a***d with all that.”