Actors Hannah Hobley and Oliver Stokes addressed the future of ITV’s Benidorm during a joint interview on Loose Women

Loose Women was back on TV screens with a new episode on Wednesday (16 April), fronted by Charlene White, who was joined by Denise Welch, Janet Street Porter and Mariella Frostrup on the panel.

The four panellists welcomed actors Hannah Hobley and Oliver Stokes to the show for a joint interview. The two stars are famed for appearing in hit ITV comedy Benidorm, in which they portrayed siblings Chantelle Garvey and Michael Garvey.

During the discussion, Hannah and Oliver looked back at their time on the ITV series and also revealed what they’d each been up to since Benidrom came off air in 2018.

The Loose Women also made sure to quiz the two actors about the show making a comeback after seven years, following many rumours of a return.

Oliver Stokes appeared on Loose Women to discuss ITV’s Benidrom

Hannah began by saying the show had received so much “love and support” over the rumours, adding: “At the moment, they are just rumours.”

The studio audience broke out into a chorus of disappointed sighs, with Charlene then revealing she had a statement from ITV regarding the return of Benidorm in the future.

“ITV say, ‘We’ve spoken to one of our sources over here and there’s nothing commissioned yet, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed’,” she announced, giving everyone some hope.

Elsewhere in the interview, Oliver, 26, spoke fondly of his time playing Michael on Benidorm. He was just eight years old when he cast in the role, and explained how he would spend around three months at a time in Benidorm filming, with a tutor coming to do school work with him for up to five hours per day.

He took a step back from the spotlight after appearing in Benidorm, and told the Loose Women that he’d been focusing on being a father to his son Archie.

Benidorm aired from 2007 until 2018(Image: ITV / Tiger Aspect)

Prince Harry’s ‘bitter’ reason for UK security battle – and ‘it’s not to bring family here’

Prince Harry has been embroiled in a legal battle over the safety of bringing his children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to the UK – but one expert believes it’s also down to one other big factor

Prince Harry at the Court of Appeal earlier this month (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)

Prince Harry is still waiting in limbo for the outcome of a legal battle he has described as his most important. The Duke of Sussex was at the Court of Appeal earlier this month for the latest stage of a legal battle with the Home Office over the level of taxpayer-funded personal security he should receive when visiting the UK.

In February 2020, the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) decided he should receive a different degree of taxypayer-funded protection when in the country after quitting as a working royal. He is appealing against a High Court ruling dismissing his case against the Home Office over the decision last year.

Harry and Meghan with their children Archie and Lilibet (Image: ARCHWELL)

At the heart of the case, Harry says he cannot bring his wife Meghan or children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to the UK as it is not safe for them. He has previously argued that he wants his children to know their British heritage but coming to the UK without police protection is too dangerous.

However, according to royal expert Jennie Bond, it’s not just Harry wanting to bring his children to the UK that is driving his determination when it comes to the battle – it’s also about proving a point.

The former BBC royal correspondent told the Mirror: “I think Harry is sincere when he says he wants his children to know and understand their heritage. And he has said publicly that he wants his father and his brother back in his life.

“But we now also know that this issue of security is like a red rag to a bull for Harry. He says it is more important than any of his other legal battles. He has a deep-rooted sense of injustice – he believes there was some kind of conspiracy to keep him ‘trapped’ within the Royal Family and to prevent him and his family from leaving the UK. And he seems intent on proving that to be the case.

Prince Harry with his estranged father King Charles (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

“So I don’t think it really is about a burning desire to bring his children and wife to the UK. It is more about his anger at the way he believes he was treated.”

Last week a summary of some of the evidence that was heard in private during Harry’s appeal case revealed that the duke had made a request for protection following a threat from terrorists. “The Appellant confirmed that he had requested certain protection after a threat was made against him by al-Qaida,” the document said. Harry has previously said he faces a greater risk than his late mother, with “additional layers of racism and extremism”.

He believes his family faces an ‘international threat’ and has already highlighted that al-Qaida had called for him to be killed. However, Ravec’s decision shared on February 28, 2020, stated that Metropolitan Police protection would no longer be appropriate after the Sussexes’ departure from the UK and that they should receive a different degree of protection when in the country.

The Sussexes would instead receive a ‘bespoke’ security service, whereby they would be required to give 30 days notice of any plans to travel to the UK, with each visit being assessed for threat levels and whether protection is needed.

The issue of security has also reportedly proved to be a thorn in the side of the relationship between Harry and his father King Charles. People magazine reported that the divide between the pair has widened, with their last face-to-face meeting taking place in February 2024 after Charles announced his cancer diagnosis.

Harry’s calls and letters have gone unanswered and the King is reportedly keeping his distance to avoid being drawn into discussions about security, sources close to Harry believe. The duke, who is awaiting the outcome of his appeal, told The Telegraph “people would be shocked by what’s being held back” after some evidence was heard in private.

And Jennie added: “Harry must realise by now that he has put his father in an extraordinarily difficult position – suing the King’s own government. And that makes life – or indeed any conversation at all with Harry – very difficult for Charles.

“I wonder whether Harry realised at the start of this case just how hard it would make any communication with his father. Once the appeal judges have handed down their verdict, it will presumably be time for all those concerned to reassess the situation and see whether family relations can be improved.

“But shouldn’t hold your breath: Harry certainly hasn’t made things any easier by insisting on taking this court case to the highest level.”

Prince William admits surprise at King Charles decision as he’s mobbed on return to duty

Prince William visited a youth club in South London in his first public engagement since the Easter break where he was asked about a recent move by his father King Charles

Prince William on a visit to Mentivity Community Centre in South London today (Image: PA)

Prince William admitted he was ‘surprised’ there was not more classical music on his father’s Apple Music playlist as he visited a south London youth club on Thursday. The Prince of Wales was greeted with huge bear hugs and demands for endless selfies during a visit to Mentivity House on the Aylesbury Estate near Elephant and Castle, where he proved himself a whizz at Mario Kart.

He revealed he had been “swatting up” and had watched a YouTube video about the organisation, made by director Adeyemi Michael in partnership with Spotify. Asked what he thought of the 17-strong playlist released by the King recently for Apple Music Radio, he laughed and said: “I was expecting a lot of classical music so I was surprised.”

William plays Mario Kart with a group of youngsters (Image: Getty Images)

The podcast, called The King’s Music Room, included hits by Kylie Minogue, Bob Marley and Grace Jones. Mr Michael asked if he thought his father might have included some “Garage and UK Funky” but William said: “I’m not sure he’d know what that was.” The Prince said he often turned to music to relax if he’d had “a bit of a day”, adding: “I regularly go to Spotify to hear new artists”.

The Prince was dropped off around 150 metres from the community centre and was greeted by Mentivity founder, Sayce Holmes-Lewis, who showed him the estate where he grew up.

As they strolled down the street, one enthusiastic resident, Oluwaseyi Soyebo-Idowu, 50, accosted the Prince, wrapping her arms around him as she declared: “Let me give you a hug. I see a Prince! A King of England!” The Prince said: “Do you want to come on the visit as well? Are we going to go around together?” Intercepted by someone else asking for a selfie, he said: “Go for it, you’ve got to be quick.”

William chats to Arsenal star Reiss Nelson(Image: Getty Images)

Mentivity, founded in 2016, engages over 400 local young people weekly through mentoring programmes, school outreach and youth clubs. The south London centre opened in March 2024 and welcomes children and teenagers from the local community, often providing meals donated by local restaurants.

The Prince took on a group of girls from the local Michael Faraday School at Mario Kart, proving a natural at the game. He eventually beat 10-year-old Zia in a closely fought race. “Brilliant!” he told her. “Neck and neck the whole way. Well done, well played.”

Later, the Prince also joined a group of teenagers to play a football game, set up in his honour as a match between his team, Aston Villa, and Bayern Munich. “I’ll only be ten seconds, I’m terrible at this,” he said, before giving up as his team was losing 2-0.

William is mobbed as he poses for selfies (Image: PA)

The Prince had a long and animated chat with a group of supporters and volunteers who work with the young people. Jess Ioannou, a senior mentor, said: “I think he could see the passion and drive. He said that early intervention was one of the most important things to prevent issues down the line such as homelessness or worse.”

Arsenal football player Reiss Nelson, 25, who is currently on loan to Fulham, is a long time supporter of the organisation, having known Mr Holmes-Lewis since he was eight.

The Prince asked some of the children how often they visited and what they did to relax.“As long as you’ve got that one thing you can go and do,” he said. “We’ve all got different things.”

William hugs one enthusiastic fan who accosted him in the street (Image: PA)

He joked that Mr Holmes-Lewis, who is also 42, looked younger than him. “You’ve aged well, you moisturise well,” he laughed. He was clearly impressed with the organisation, saying “there should be one in every single town.”

“Not everyone has Mentivity on their doorstep,” he told a roundtable discussion hosted by Tim Campbell, a former winner and current advisor on The Apprentice. “It feels like you guys are there for the wider life lessons, not just school.

“You are like life coaches, slash apprenticeships – that’s what you guys are doing. It’s so important.” The Prince added: “Looking around the rest of the country, I can’t think of a place that doesn’t need a Mentivity, and that’s troubling. How do you roll something like this out nationally?”

He admitted that the visit had got his “head spinning” and he already had a few ideas about how to offer support. “What can we do to build something bigger and have a bigger reach without diluting what you do? I’m already thinking about that,” he said. “There are others like you, but very few. When I find them, I want to join all the dots.” As he left the centre after around 90 minutes, the Prince was mobbed by locals and posed for multiple selfies.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have today unveiled an installation remembering 50 children who have died due to the dangers of social media, declaring, ‘Enough is not being done’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex want to ensure that ‘no more kids are lost to social media’(Image: Getty Images for TIME)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have called for better protection for children using social media platforms, declaring, “enough is not being done”.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, alongside their Archewell Foundation, today unveiled a poignant memorial in New York City. The installation, which has been named The Lost Screen Memorial, honours children who have died due to the dangers of social media.

The thought-provoking installation, which will stay open for 24 hours, is made up of 50 smartphones, each one of which displays a lock screen photograph of a child who has sadly lost their life.

The heartbreaking pictures were shared by the children’s parents, who are part of the Archewell Foundation Parents’ Network, in a bid to raise awareness of the need for greater online safety measures.

Prince Harry has expressed that he is ‘grateful’ that Archie and Lilibet are still too young for social media(Image: GC Images)

Speaking with BBC Breakfast in New York, Prince Harry, 40, said: “We want to make sure that things are changed so that… no more kids are lost to social media.”

Remarking that “life is better off social media”, the father of two went on to add he was “grateful” that his and Meghan’s children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, are currently still too young to use the internet.

He continued: “The easiest thing to say is to keep your kids away from social media. The sad reality is the kids who aren’t on social media normally get bullied at school because they can’t be part of the same conversation as everybody else.”

The Sussexes have now backed calls to technology firms that parents should be able to access information on the phones of children who have passed away, amid an ongoing debate over privacy.

The Sussexes have backed calls to technology firms that parents should be able to access information on the phones of their dead children(Image: archewell_sussex_/Instagram)

Harry argued: “You are telling a parent, you are telling a dad and a mum that they can’t have the details of what their kid was up to on social media because of the privacy of their kid. It’s wrong.”

Praising parents who are speaking out on this difficult topic, Meghan, 43, stated: “I think in many ways what we see through these parents is the hope and the promise of something better, because… they just want to make sure this doesn’t happen to anyone else.”

Parents were invited to view the installation in New York(Image: archewell_sussex_/Instagram)

A virtual version of The Lost Screen Memorial will also include stories of each one of the 50 children, with some parents even recording and sharing a personal voice message.

Parents were invited to view the installation in New York, where Harry and Meghan joined 50 affected families for a private vigil.

Meghan has praised fellow parents for speaking out about the potential dangers found online(Image: meghan/Instagram)

This comes as social media giants are sent a final list of child protection measures they must enact before July, or else run the risk of being fined a whopping 10 per cent of their global turnover.

As of this summer, media regulator Ofcom will enforce a legal responsibility for social media firms to make sure their websites are safe for youngsters to use.

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has today described this move as a “watershed moment” in turning the tide on “toxic experiences” all too often encountered in the online world of social media.

In accordance with the Online Safety Act, social media companies have been ordered to tame toxic algorithms, take faster action to remove harmful content, and introduce proper age checks.

Harry and Meghan joined 50 affected families for a private vigil(Image: archewell_sussex_/Instagram)

Tech companies are now expected to assess the risk of harm to children on their platforms following the publication of Ofcom’s final children’s safety codes today (April 24). From July onwards, protections will be fully enforceable, and firms that don’t comply could face severe enforcement action from Ofcom.

For example, they could be fined £18 million or up to 10% of their global revenue. Other business disruption measures may also be imposed, including requiring payment providers or advertising services to withdraw from online sites. In the most extreme cases, Ofcom will also have the power to seek court orders prohibiting access to a site within the UK.

Emmerdale spot huge spoiler as Lisa Riley shares behind-the-scenes snaps

Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley has sparked concern among fans after sharing a behind-the-scenes snap from the set of the ITV soap – and some are convinced it’s a major spoiler

Lisa shared a behind the scenes photo that left fans in shock

Fans of Emmerdale are abuzz after spotting what they believe to be a major plot spoiler, courtesy of star Lisa Riley’s behind-the-scenes photo. Lisa, 48, who brings the lovable Mandy Dingle to life, posted a filming update on her Instagram account, which has sent tongues wagging.

The photo depicts Lisa standing alongside a woman who is dressed in an identical outfit, sparking intrigue among viewers. Lisa’s caption read: “As if one Mandy Dingle was not enough this morning filming at the village at @emmerdale ……..you get TWO. THANKYOU to my lovely body double Angela, absolute sweetheart. Next time you get Mandy’s Cowboy Boots also. Just another day at work! ! ! !”.

The presence of a body double has led fans to speculate that Mandy may be in grave danger, prompting a flurry of worried comments from devoted viewers. A fan expressed concern on social media, writing: “Not good if there’s a stunt woman, it means Mandy is in trouble.”

Lisa posted the picture to Instagram which gave fans a huge spoiler

Another chimed in with worry: “Hope this doesn’t mean Mandy’s in danger at some point ? Can’t have anything happening to her.” Meanwhile, a third was surprised: “OMG Mandy has a stunt double.”

Speculation is rife that the beloved character could be facing danger. Lisa first stepped into Mandy’s shoes in 1995 and after a break from the show, she made her Emmerdale return in 2019, where she has been stirring up drama ever since.

Mandy’s journey hasn’t been smooth sailing since her return to the village. Earlier in the year, she found herself embroiled in a massive limo crash stunt that put several characters in jeopardy. At the time, Lisa shared a message with her followers on Instagram shortly before Tuesday night’s episode. The actor – who was initially on the show from 1995 to 2001, before returning in 2019 – said that it was the “best episode” she’s “ever” seen.

Beside a photo of the limo sinking into the lake, she wrote: “Honestly TONIGHTS episode of @emmerdale 7.30pm is the best episode I have EVER EVER EVER seen, in all my years, the drama, the performances, could not be more proud of our #emmerdale team. CONGRATULATIONS EMMERDALE.”

Lisa has been on Emmerdale between 1995 and 2001, and from 2019 onwards

During the episode, viewers saw Amy Barton (Natalie Ann Jamieson) pulled out of the lake by Tracy Metcalfe ( Amy Walsh ) after becoming trapped underneath the ice. It has yet to be revealed whether she’s survived the incident.

Later, Kerry Wyatt ( Laura Norton ) was seen dragging herself and injured Leyla Harding ( Roxy Shahidi ) across the ice to safety. Whilst Liam Cavanagh ( Jonny McPherson ) further deteriorated after sustaining a head injury in the crash.

In an interview with The Mirror, Lisa shared the cast’s nerves about potential character exits, saying: “Whenever there is a stunt that involves a death, I will always be on standby to phone my agent. [In case] it means I am going to need to get a new job!”.

Fortunately, Mandy emerged unscathed from the ordeal, but the same couldn’t be said for three of her fellow villagers. The devastating event claimed the lives of Suzy Merton (Martelle Edinborough), Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi) and Amy Wyatt (Natalie Ann Jamieson), leaving the community reeling.

Beyond Paradise has shared a first look at the upcoming episode of the Death In Paradise spin-off as a Strictly Come Dancing star joins the programme

Beyond Paradise has given a first look at the upcoming episode as a Strictly Come Dancing star joins the programme. DI Humphrey Goodman and his team are back again to investigate a new case.

When the harvest ends, the Ellis’ hang their usual corn doll to mark the close of the season. However, when the doll mysteriously falls and a figure dressed as the Corman strikes, there is trouble ahead for the Ellises but who is targeting them?

A first look clip, shared exclusively with The Mirror, reveals how Humphrey’s investigation is going – as he quizzes Mrs Robson about what happened to the Ellises. Mrs Robson is played by acting legend Caroline Quentin.

Caroline will also be known to viewers for appearing on the 18th series of Strictly Coem Dancing, as well as starring in shows including Men Behaving Badly and Jonathan Creek amongst others.

(Image: BBC)

Zahra Ahmadi – who plays DS Esther Williams – branded the upcoming fifth episode her favourite.

“My favourite was episode five. I really enjoy the episodes that have a supernatural element to them and this one delves into local legend. Even Esther gets a bit spooked at points because it’s such a hard case to explain before Humphrey solves the mystery! Special mention to Miles Sloman who wrote the episode. We did a writing course together and it was such a privilege to act out his words and bring his vision to life. He even came to set to watch us perform, which was really special,” she said.

Felicity Montagu, who plays Margo Martins, also opened up about her favourite episodes – including last week’s episode, which saw a young sportswoman poisoned during a regatta and this week’s episode too.

Humphrey star Kris Marshall leads the cast(Image: BBC/Red Planet Pictures/Laurie Sparham)

“There’s also the spiking incident at the Saltleigh Regatta in episode four. For that episode, they cast two young women to play the sailors and I thought they’d have to learn how to sail. But they turned out to be actual sailors – talented and absolutely charming. In that plot, Margo gets a bit more interaction with Humphrey and is involved more in the case. She’s so quick to accuse people, it’s just part of her personality. But this case also reveals how disloyal Margo can be. She’s quite a big head and very self-righteous, but she wouldn’t like it if the tables were turned on her. That’s what I love about her character – she’s so complicated,” she said.

“And then there’s the historic farm feud in episode five, which I think is great. Caroline Quentin guest stars in that one and she’s amazing. She’s almost unrecognisable and she’s just fantastic in it.”

It comes after the Sun recently revealed how David Beckham has a plan to ‘heal the rift’ with his son

BROOKLYN Beckham’s wife Nicola Peltz today gave fans a thrill as she shared a pic of herself posing naked in the shower.

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Nicola Peltz thrilled fans with this naked snap in the showerCredit: Instagram

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Nicola married husband Brooklyn Beckham in 2022Credit: Instagram

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The couple often share loved-up snapsCredit: Instagram

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The celebrity couple are embroiled in a feud with his famous parentsCredit: David Beckham/Instagram
Nicola, who shot to international fame when she married Brooklyn three years ago, stripped off for her latest Instagram selfie.

In the sexy snap, Nicola can been seen washing her hair in the shower.

The model is completely naked, apart from a strategically placed towel over her modesty.

Nicola is seen in the sexy snap pulling a cheeky smile, as she shampoos her hair with her hands.

The saucy star wrote next to the racy picture: “scrubbbbaa.”

FAMILY FEUD

The new picture comes as Nicola and Brooklyn’s feud with his family continues.

Last week, it didn’t go unnoticed that the celebrity couple failed to wish his fashion designer mum Victoria a ‘happy birthday’ – sparking fresh rumours of a rift.

One fan asked him: “No birthday message for your mum?”

Another told Brooklyn: “You only get one mum in this life.”

The feud is understood to have started back in 2022 when Posh Spice and Nicola clashed over her wedding.

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It’s now believed the rift started again when tensions between Brooklyn and Romeo hit an all time high.

A source said Brooklyn and Nicola were choosing not to attend family gatherings if Romeo’s girlfriend Kim Turnbull was present.

Brooklyn and Kim were pals when she dated his friend Rocco Ritchie, but grew apart when they split.

Kim got together with Romeo last October, and an insider added to TMZ: “Brooklyn just doesn’t approve of Kim dating him.”

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The couple failed to wish Victoria a Happy Birthday recentlyCredit: Getty

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David is hoping to get the whole family together for his birthdayCredit: instagram

DAVID’S PLAN

Meanwhile, The Sun recently revealed how dad David hopes his forthcoming 50th birthday bash will help put an end to the feud.

He is putting together a special birthday bash just for family and very close friends.

“Brooklyn and Nicola are on the list, as well as Romeo, Cruz and Harper, and his and Victoria’s parents – it’s a proper family affair,” an insider told us.

“David threw a big party in Miami for his American friends but on his actual birthday, Friday May 2, he wants a more intimate celebration

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US news website TMZ claimed there were tensions between Brooklyn (far left) and Romeo (second left)Credit: Instagram

Denise Welch was quick to set the record straight while appearing on ITV’s This Morning as she spoke about the on-air clashes that often takes place on ITV show Loose Women

Loose Women star Denise Welch has opened up on reported feuds amongst her ITV co-stars as she insisted that they all get along very well.

The 66-year-old actress appeared on ITV’s This Morning on Wednesday (March 5) alongside Loose Morning star Jane Moore.

Discussing their new podcast with presenters Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, the pair went on to share insight on how they’re able to talk about matters in depth and how their new Loose Women audio programme has been a success so far.

But when presenter Cat pointed out how well the women seem to get along despite having on-air clashes, Densise explained that things are often taken out of context.

Denise Welch opened up on rumoured clashes with her co-stars(Image: ITV)

Cat said: “As a woman watching that show, I love it that you can really disagree and then you’re the best of mates.”

Denise quickly interjected and said: “We never even talk about it off stage, no!” With Jane adding that their conflicts often end up on the “front page of a magazine”.

Former Coronation Street star Denise added: “It’s so ridiculous! I’m 67 this year. If you think I would voluntarily come into a job with a toxic environment, I wouldn’t! I don’t have to and I wouldn’t!

Denise shared her points on feuds(Image: ITV)

“We have never had a row in all the years that we’ve worked! Me and Carol McGiffin used to have some hong dingers on there but we never talked about when we got off stage. People like to pit women against each other.”

After hearing Denise’s stance, some viewers were left rather unsure, with one writing: “Jeez! Own opinions?? Didn’t Charlene [White] have to give Denise a telling off ‘on-air’ last week over her comments on a subject??”

Another also shared a harsh reaction and penned: “Toxic femininity also exists. You only need to watch Loose Women to see it in action.”

The first episode of Loose Women is available for fans to listen to on ITVX. The synopsis for episode one reads: “In our first episode of Loose Women: The Podcast, Denise Welch and Ayda Field Williams discuss addiction, surrogacy, motherhood and Hollywood crushes!”

McCall recently shared a welcome update about her own health battle

Davina McCall has rushed to support fellow TV presenter Emma Willis following her recent heart surgery revelation.

The former Big Brother host, 57, was quick to offer her support after Willis shared news of her operation on social media.

McCall, who herself recently underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumour, commented on Willis’s Instagram post: “Oh Wow!!! @emmawillisofficial!! What a shocker!! Thinking of you all and sending you huge healing hug.”

The heartfelt message was accompanied by four red heart emojis.

Emma Willis bravely opened up on her heart surgery

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McCall’s supportive response was one of many from celebrities reacting to Willis’s unexpected health news.

Emma Willis, 49, has revealed she underwent keyhole heart surgery after discovering she had been living with a heart defect her entire life.

The Birmingham-born presenter shared the surprising news with her two million Instagram followers on Wednesday night.

Willis explained she had been “pottering around for 48 years blissfully unaware” of the hole in her heart.

Davina McCall underwent major brain surgery recentlyGettyThe condition was discovered during medical investigations last year, leading to her recent surgery.

Willis, who took over from McCall as Big Brother host when the show moved from Channel 4 to Channel 5, thanked staff at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London for their care following her diagnosis.

Willis shared a series of photos with her post, including one showing her in a hospital gown with hands on her hip.

Another image captured her resting her head on husband Matt Willis’ shoulder.

A third photo showed her in her hospital bed connected to ECG and blood pressure monitors.

LOOSE Women legend Linda Robson is calling for a trans panellist on the show.

The outspoken host says the hit daytime show embraces everybody and is open to more diversity.

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Linda Robson has called on the show to invite a new panellistCredit: PA

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The panel spoke to Strictly pro Nikita Kuzmin last weekCredit: Rex
Speaking about the potential for a trans star to join the panel, she told Metro: “It would be great, yeah we’re welcome to everybody, so that would be fantastic.”

Linda, 66, represented Loose Women at the TV Choice Awards last night, where the ITV show lost out on the Best Daytime Show award to the BBC’s Escape To The Country.

Speaking on the red carpet, the veteran actress also opened up on her friend and Birds Of A Feather co-star Pauline Quirke, and shared a heartbreaking update after the star’s dementia diagnosis.

She also revealed plans for a TV tribute for Pauline.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Linda said: “It’s very sad.

“We’ve been best friends since we were ten. I’ve known [about the diagnosis] for three years and we’ve managed to keep it quiet.

“She doesn’t know who anybody is.

“She doesn’t know who I am or who her kids are.

“Dementia is terrible – I’d rather get cancer, because at least then you’ve got a chance.”

Linda continued: “My mum had it as well. One in two people now get dementia, it’s a lot of people.

“When my mum was in a hospice, we’d get there and she’d recognise us for a second and that was completely gone. It’s the worst thing, it really really is.”

And Linda insisted that she’ll never do another episode of Birds of a Feather as it “wouldn’t be the same without Pauline”.

They starred together in Birds Of A Feather as Sharon Theodopolopodous and Tracey Stubbs, along with Lesley Joseph as Dorien Green.

TV TRIBUTE

The sitcom ran on the BBC and then ITV across nearly 30 years.

But Linda revealed she would like to do a TV tribute to her friend. She said: “I wouldn’t do it without Pauline.

“It wouldn’t be the same without her. I would be up for some kind of tribute to celebrate her.

“It’s a good idea, maybe we can get Lesley and we can do something for her, just to celebrate her life and the amazing things she’s done and the parts that she played and the dramas she did.

“She’s an amazing actress and the most amazing friend as well.”

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Pauline Quirke’s husband Steve revealed last month she is living with dementia

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Linda and Pauline have known each other since they were tenCredit: Rex