Bucks Fizz star Jay Aston breaks down on Loose Women amid daughter's meningitis battle

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Arnold spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about his co-star Kate Garraway whilst presenting at the Ideal Home Show, in partnership with NatWest.The star began by talking about the support Kate was getting from their ITV team in light of her husband Derek Draper’s life-threatening battle with Covid, before going on to discuss her brave antics while competing on hit show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2019.Richard, 52, recalled watching his GMB colleague Kate, 54, compete on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity just before the pandemic completely changed everything.Kate is currently providing round-the-clock care for her husband Derek Draper, 54, who returned home from hospital in April 2021 after a year-long battle with Covid that almost cost him his life.The popular presenter competed on the 2019 series of I’m A Celebrity alongside the likes of Andy Whyment, Ian Wright, Nadine Coyle and series winner Jacqueline Jossa.Richard remembered how, before she had even entered the Australian jungle, Kate had to face a terrifying 334ft plank walk.When asked about Kate’s brave stint in the jungle, he said: “I know, I don't know how to this day she walked that plank.“That day they have the challenge for you to step out on the plank on that skyscraper…“I mean, that's the one thing I couldn't do - anything to do with heights,” he confessed.“In all honesty, if they threw me out of the plane, I'd be more grateful.“There's something about being on a man-made structure that chills my water,” he continued.“But if they're going to throw me from a balloon or a plane, and I'm strapped to someone who knows what they're doing, then I'd happily take that over walking the plank.”During the interview, Richard also

Laura Whitmore has responded to claims by a former Love Island contestant who said she had landed the presenting job on the reality show because of her husband Iain Stirling. Ex-contestant Rachel Finni slated Laura's skills as she said she was 'gutted' the star was cast to host the ITV2 show.

IT was a ratings hit and paved the way for talent shows like the X Factor.  And this year marks two decades since ITV’s Popstars: The Rivals first hit our screens.  Hosted by Davina McCall, it created two opposing pop groups, a boy band and an all female group, in a battle of the sexes.  Judged by music ­moguls Pete Waterman and Louis Walsh, and Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, wannabes had to compete for a place in the winning bands, later named One True Voice and Girls Aloud.  The bands were then pitted against each other in a race to be Christmas number one.  Girls Aloud - made up of Cheryl Tweedy, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh, the late Sarah Harding and Nadine Coyle - won with Sound of the Underground and they went on to become one of the biggest-selling groups in the UK, selling four million albums.  .css-16e4f55{margin:16px 0;}.css-1czxmma{background-color:rgba(252,239,255,1);margin:16px 0;}.css-1tapza8{padding:20px 15px;}.css-1bk4jdt{padding:20px

Craig Revel Horwood is inviting a royal guest to his wedding - because they get on "so well". Craig will tie the knot in 2024, the BBC Strictly Come Dancing star told ITV Loose Women today.

Loose Women panellists Kaye Adams, 59, and Nadia Sawalha, 57, had fans laughing hysterically when they filmed a demonstration of going “crotch to crotch” after Kaye had a hilarious encounter during a trip to Florence, Italy, with her partner Ian Campbell.Recalling the incident on her podcast, How To Be 60, Kaye said she had spotted a young couple sitting on a wall.Setting the scene, she explained: “They were sitting legs out in front of each other wound around each other’s waist, crotch to crotch.“I was looking at them and I just started laughing uncontrollably.”Kaye said Ian asked her what she was laughing at, before she questioned: “What do you think the reaction would be if we got up on that wall, looking deep into each other’s eyes, crotch to crotch.”Following the funny revelation, Kaye’s fans were apparently baffled by the term “crotch to crotch”.Therefore, she decided to give a demonstration with her Loose Women pal, Nadia.The clip saw Kaye instructing Nadia to sit on a park bench with her legs up and spread apart.Kaye told her to “imagine we are a romantic young couple” and then proceeded to straddle the unsuspecting actress.In her shock, Nadia exclaimed: “Oh my god!” as Kaye laughed hysterically.The Loose Women star quipped to her 126,000 followers in the caption that “going crotch to crotch” had scarred Nadia “for life”.Fans found the clip hilarious and hundreds took to the comments to share their thoughts.@Fttskinclinics wrote: “Absolutely howling.”Michelle echoed: “You two make me howl.”While Claire added: “Hysterical you two!”And Jane said: “Brilliant, I want more demonstrations.”Kaye and Nadia have been good friends since they began hosting Loose Women together in 1999.They were so close that they even lived

Frankie Bridge recently shocked viewers about her and her husband Wayne Bridge's private life at home, revealing that they often walk around their home naked.MORE: Frankie Bridge reveals wedding regret that left guests uncomfortable - watchAfter making the revelation on Monday, the Loose Women star shared an inspirational workout selfie from their home gym - much to the delight of her fans.WATCH: Frankie Bridge reveals her biggest wedding regret - and it's hilarious"A workout and some very loud music, just what I needed today. Good for the soul," she encouragingly wrote across the image on Instagram Stories.The former Saturdays band member, 33, is married to ex-England footballer husband Wayne, with whom she shares sons Parker, eight, and six-year-old Carter.

Ruth Langsford has taken to Instagram to poke fun at her husband Eamonn Holmes as they enjoy a romantic break in Athens, Greece.

Loose Women star Carol McGiffin has received thousands of messages from viewers after speaking candidly about her health on Tuesday's show.MORE: Carol McGiffin shares rare loved-up photos with husband Mark on wedding anniversaryCarol, 62, opened up to the panel about the possibility of having reconstructive surgery after undergoing a mastectomy in 2014.WATCH: Jane Moore's husband was arrested hours before their wedding"I've been over it for eight years nearly, and I don't think about it all the time, I try not to, but there is a constant reminder with the scar," she told panellists Christine Lampard, Frankie Bridge and Kelle Bryan.READ: Loose Women stars Denise Welch and Carol McGiffin break silence on Coleen Nolan dramaMORE: Carol McGiffin's idyllic home she's forbidden from visiting"Ever since I had the mastectomy, I've wanted to have the reconstruction because I want my body to look what I would think would be normal again," Carol said. Carol candidly opened up to her Loose Women colleagues"I don't like the idea of that part of me missing and being so asymmetrical, but at the same time, I can't bring myself to do it because I don't wanna put myself through it just in case the cancer comes back.READ: Lorraine Kelly breaks silence after Loose Women's Carol McGiffin admits mistakeMORE: Loose Women stars' princess wedding dresses"Because it's always a risk and if it comes back you know the month after I've been in hospital for two months...

THE Loose Women studio erupted into a heated debate over Meghan Markle and Prince Harry returning for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations today. Loose Women panelists Carol McGiffin and Kelle Bryan turned to the topic at the beginning of Tuesday's instalment of the ITV daytime show.

ONLY Fools and Horses stars Tessa Peake-Jones and Gwyneth Strong thrilled Loose Women viewers today when they made a surprise appearance on the ITV daytime show. The actors joined panelists Christine Lampard, Frankie Bridge, Kelle Bryan and Carol McGiffin, in the studio to chat about starring in the iconic show.

Bucks Fizz shot to fame after winning the 1981 Eurovision contest, and went on to top the charts with their bubbly 80s pop music. The band, which originally consisted of Bobby G, Jay Aston, Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan, enjoyed many years of success with hits such as The Land Of Make Believe and Making Your Mind Up reaching number one in the charts.

“nearly losing” her teenage daughter to bacterial meningitis during the latest Loose Women.She said that because Josie, 18, was sleeping in her mum’s bed after “not feeling right” for a few days she was able to save her life. And the fact that her husband had suffered from the virus 19 years ago meant she knew instantly what the deadly brown spots on her daughter’s arm meant.

Bucks Fizz star Jay Aston broke down in tears on Monday's Loose Women as she discussed her daughter Josie's bacterial meningitis battle.The singer's, 60, daughter was rushed to hospital last month and put into intensive care before being put into an induced after her organs began to fail following her diagnosis. Now, nearly a month later, the 18 year old is recovering in a specialist kidney unit and has been told she will be "permanently scarred".

Girls Aloud are planning a reunion to honour their bandmate and friend Sarah Harding following her death last year. The singer, who grew up in Stockport, tragically died aged 39 in September after being diagnosed with cancer.

Bucks Fizz star Jay Aston has shared how she "willed" her teenage daughter Josie to "make it" as she lay in a hospital bed fighting bacterial meningitis.The 60 year old singer's daughter was rushed to hospital and put into intensive care before being put into an induced after her organs began to fail following her diagnosis. Now, nearly a month later, the 18 year old is recovering in a specialist kidney unit and has been told she will be "permanently scarred". "It’s been absolutely devastating.

BUCKS Fizz legend Jay Aston has revealed her 18 year-old daughter is seriously ill in hospital with bacterial meningitis. Jay's daughter Josie was rushed to hospital last month and almost died from the frightening disease. At one point, she ended up in an induced coma as her organs started to shut down.

Bucks Fizz singer Jay Aston has revealed that her teenage daughter Josie is seriously sick in hospital after being diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.

Loose Women star Kaye Adams has confessed she has lied about her age over the years after she branded herself an “age denier.” As the BBC Radio Scotland host approaches her 60th birthday this year, she confessed that she is panicking about reaching the memorable milestone.In her new podcast, How To Be 60, the blonde bombshell explained how she often likes to keep her real age close to her chest after taking after her mother’s “age-phobia.”During her latest instalment of the show, she recalled a worrying tale where she found her mother lied to the police about her age.She told listeners: “What I quite like to do is disseminate false information. In different stories I fudge my age so there are loads of different ages out there.

The Chase star Paul Sinha has told viewers to 'cherish life' after discussing his experience with Parkinson's disease on Loose Women.

Linda Robson clashed with her Loose Women co-stars on Thursday's show as she defended Boris Johnson’s actions in the "partygate scandal". The ITV chat show had a heated debate about the controversial topic as the presenters discussed whether Boris should resign over breaking the law and holding a lockdown party – for which he has now paid a £50 fine.

Denise Welch took to Instagram on Wednesday and she tackled rumours of arguing behind-the-scenes of Loose Women as she did so.Posting a photo with her colleagues taken on the set of the ITV show, the presenter asked fans to vote in the TRIC Awards, hosted by the Television and Radio Industries Club.MORE: Loose Women stars left in shock after Denise Welch shares unbelievable photoShe also took the opportunity to make a tongue-in-cheek remark about news reports suggesting that the programme's panellists don't get along.She wrote: "Would you mind voting for @loosewomen in the @tricawardsuk please? We're all too busy feuding, fighting and clashing backstage so we don't have time. Thank you."WATCH: Loose Women's Kaye Adams and Denise Welch clash during furious debate on showThe mum-of-two followed her post with three clapping emojis. SEE: Denise Welch displays incredibly toned legs with stunning swimsuit snapMORE: Denise Welch shares rare photos of son Louis for very special occasionRumours have swirled for several months that the Loose Women cast don't get along, with reports of a particular rift between Coleen Nolan and Nadia Sawalha that no one on the show has confirmed.