Hollyoaks and X Factor star unrecognisable as he appears on Loose Women with a man bun

EastEnders star Alison Newman has lived a lot of lives.The actress, 54, rose to fame on the popular ITV drama Footballers' Wives.In 2008, she returned to the world of serial drama and was cast as DCI Samantha Keeble on EastEnders.READ MORE: EastEnders spoilers: DCI Keeble motive ‘exposed’, paternity riddle and flashback specialFirst arriving on Albert Square to investigate Max Branning's hit and run in 2008, Alison has recurred on the BBC One soap across the past 14 years.As a special flashback episode gets set to expose DCI Keeble's true vendetta against the Mitchell family, Daily Star takes a look inside her life away from the screen.Alison Newman has been a recurring cast member on EastEnders for more than a decade and has been acting on-screen for almost 25 years.Having made brief appearances in The Bill and Bad Girls, Alison caught her big break when she was cast as lesbian football agent Hazel Bailey on Footballers' Wives in 2002.After three years on the show, Alison left the series for good in 2005.Following her Footballers' Wives success, Alison landed minor roles in shows including Rocket Man, Rock Rivals, Endeavour, Whitechapel and Call The Midwife.In 2020, she teamed up with her fellow soap actresses Denise Welch, Tamzin Outhwaite, Angela Griffin and Tracy-Ann Oberman for comedy-drama Dun Breedin’.

The Loose Women panel clashed when things went head-to-head between Denise Welch and Gloria Hunniford when discussing Meghan Markle on the show.The pair got caught up in a heated chat on Tuesday's show (August 30) when Gloria demanded her ITV co-star Denise Welch not to "shout at her" as the panel – including Jane Moore and Brenda Edwards – discussed Meghan’s new tell-all interview with The Cut. During the bombshell interview, Meghan opened up about her and Prince Harry’s new life in California, as well as speaking about the ins and outs of her relationship with her father Thomas Markle.

Loose Women panel went head-to-head when discussing Meghan Markle on the show.Denise Welch and Gloria Hunniford got caught up in a heated chat on Tuesday's show (August 30). On the show, Gloria demanded her ITV co-star Denise Welch not to "shout at her" as the Meghan Markle debate became loud.

Gloria Hunniford demanded co-star Denise Welch not to 'shout at her' as a debate about Meghan Markle became loud on Loose Women. They were back on the ITV panel show on Tuesday (August 30) alongside Jane Moore and Brenda Edwards.

Loose Women fans have slammed Brenda Edwards after she spoke about space. Tuesday's instalment of the ITV panel show saw Jane Moore, Brenda Edwards, Denise Welch and Gloria Hunniford debate some of the day's biggest news stories.

Love Island star Amy Hart has revealed that she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Sam Rason. The 30-year-old announced the happy news on Loose Women , where she was met with a celebratory cheer from hosts including Denise Welch and Kaye Adams . Amy had previously appeared on the ITV show to share her fertility struggles, which involved having her eggs frozen, the Manchester Evening News reports .

Coronation Street viewers were introduced to newcomer Fern in recent scenes.Bernie Winters (Jane Hazelgrove) for the shock of her life during Friday's episode as an unexpected arrival knocked on her door.She returned home from her shopping spree with Joseph Brown's (William Flanagan) new uniform and a posh blazer for herself. When Bernie admits that the blazer was meant for someone else and was given to her in error, Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) and Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) urged her to take it back.

Coleen Nolan seems to be putting this week's woes well and truly behind her after she clashed with Loose Women's Denis Welch on-air.The 57-year-old has instead jetted off to Sorreto, Italy to enjoy her nephew's lavish wedding in the glorious sunshine and be with many of her close family members too.Giving her followers some inside wedding insight, Coleen scanned around with her camera, showing her daughter Ciara Fensome, 21, and sister Linda Nolan, 63, with an "incredible" Italian backdrop. READ MORE: Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha admits she 'doesn't mind vaginas' in racy confession In the snippet, everyone was dressed up to the nines and enjoying a pre-drink in the romantic setting as Ed Sheeran's iconic song Perfect played along in the background.The ITV star captioned: "The most beautiful wedding day here in Sorrento Italy for @maddisonh_48_ and my nephew Danny…"Such an incredible venue, with incredible people."Many of her loyal legion dashed to the post to offer up praise, with former Loose Women star Saira Khan adding: "Looks beautiful. Congratulations to your nephew."Others chimed: "Wow.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards was refreshingly honest about her financial status during an appearance on Thursday's show. The 53-year-old joined Kaye Adams, Coleen Nolan and Denise Welch on the ITV panel when the conversation turned to money. Kaye began the conversation by speaking about a man who has admitted that he married his wife because of her finances, and eight years later is starting to feel guilty.

The Loose Women panellists were brought to tears on Thursday’s episode, as regular panelist Denise Welch opened up about her battle with depression. During a frank and candid discussion about her experience with the debilitating illness on 25 August, the 64 year old star even admitted at one point she had willed a plane to crash while she was travelling to Australia with her young son Matt Healy, who has since gone on to write songs about her struggle.

Loose Women host Brenda Edward’s was left stunned on the latest episode of the chat show as former X Factor star Ray Quinn showed off his new look.The 34-year-old star was seen sported a man bun and snappy suit to promote his latest tour as the four ladies gushed over his unrecognisable appearance.But it was Brenda who was unable to contain herself as she began to stroke the star’s bushy beard.READ MORE: Loose Women fans sure of 'feud' between Coleen Nolan and Denise Welch after awkward snub“Can I say how soft your beard is Ray?” said Brenda.“You can, it’s moisturised, it’s conditioned,” replied Ray, seemingly thrilled with the attention.Co-host Kayre stepped in the put the reigns on a doting Brenda, telling her: “No you can’t Brenda, it’s inappropriate.”Fans may remember Ray finishing in second place behind Leona Lewis on the third series of The X Factor in 2006.He later joined Hollyoaks as part of a far right extremist storyline where he played racist thug Jonny Baxter.Ray quit the soap in 2019 after fans were left stunned when his character groomed Ste into hating muslims.

Loose Women panelists Kaye Adams and Jane Moore butted heads on the ITV show after a discussion about whether or not people should go to bed on an argument which got heated.Jane and Kaye were joined by fellow panellists Judi Love and Gloria Hunniford to debate the subject of bickering with the men in their lives.Commenting on her own relationship, Kaye stated: "Ian and I will go to bed having had some kind of spat with each other and we're kinda frosty and a bit of sort of huffy..."READ MORE: Loose Women fans sure of 'feud' between Coleen Nolan and Denise Welch after awkward snubBefore Jane quickly butted in, saying: "That's gotta be you though because Ian's so mild mannered, so even tempered," to which Kaye rolled her eyes as she tried to explain her point.Kaye started saying: "Yeah Ian's lovely," before Jane jumped in again to defend Kaye's husband, adding: "Lovely Ian."Strictly star Kaye directly fired back this time, jokingly telling her to "shut up", before finishing her statement."Ian is much better at saying sorry than I am, he really is, he could teach me a thing or two," she said.Kaye continued: "But I think we need to go to sleep, wake up in the morning and we're fine.

A CHANGING Rooms star broke down in tears after seeing an emotional surprise in her new bedroom. Tonight's episode of the Channel 4 show saw Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Whinnie Williams head to Luton to help four new people transform a space in their homes. Changing Rooms sees those taking part design a space for each other rather than themselves.

MEGAN BARTON Hanson flaunted her toned legs in a pair of peach cycling shorts, bare-faced while walking her dog in Essex. The Reality TV star showed off her natural beauty as she went for a dog walk in Essex on Tuesday with her mother. The former Love Island and Celebs Go Dating star showed off her perfectly toned legs in a pair of peach cycling shorts and a baggy orange hoodie.

LOVE Island star Maria Wild has been left terrified after discovering a mysterious tracker inside her car. The reality star found out her journey was being monitored after driving home in the early hours. Maria, who found fame as a Casa Amor girl on Love Island season five, told her Instagram followers that she initially couldn't find the device after being alerted to it by her phone.

A MUM with “Britain’s biggest eyebrows” has slammed Katie Price as a “bully” after the former glamour model posted her picture on Facebook. Sammie-Jo Hailford, 27, started using liquid eyeliner to make her brows bigger last year in a bid to stand out - and now they take up half of her forehead.

LOOSE Women's Judi Love surprised her co-stars when she broke down and tears and began sobbing on air. The comedian and presenter, 42, became overwhelmed during a special show dedicated to her life. Judi started crying after watching a series of video clips showing the ups and down of her career on Loose Women.

Judi Love broke down in tears as she recalled her emotional last conversation with her dying mother on Loose Women. The popular comedienne looked back on her life as part of a special feature on Wednesday's (August 24) episode.Judi, 42, recollected to host Kaye Adams and fellow panellists Gloria Hunniford and Jane Moore how she was just nine years old when her mother suffered a brain aneurysm that set her on the path to years of poor health where she had five strokes.READ MORE: Judi Love says Loose Women ladies never let heated on-air rows affect friendship She said: "I was there when it happened.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kaye Adams was quick to tell Jane Moore to "shut up" on Wednesday's instalment of Loose Women as the panel discussed sleeping on an argument.