ITV's Loose Women star Andrea McLean returns to show one year after stepping down

(sic)Eamon has five brothers, Leonard, Colm, Conor and Brian.He has four children of his own, Declan, 33, Rebecca, 31, Niall, 29 and Jack 20.Fans rushed on to the comments section to share offer their condelence.Isabelwebstertv commented: “I see a lot of Jack in his face, actually.“Wish I could have met him x.”Missmikasimmons said: “Sending you all love.”Lisabxggs52 wrote: “What a handsome man he was.”The_royal_butler penned: “Thinking of you x.”Sandiethespiceguy empathised: “I’ll never forget your kindness and wise words when I lost my father, I know the hurt will never go we just have to somehow deal with it.“The stories you spoke about will live forever with me.“RIP Mr Leonard Holmes, I have to say you have raised a fantastic man and my friend Eamonn.”Eamonn hosted This Morning with his wife Ruth Langsford from 2006 until 2021.IIn January the star joined GB News, hosting alongside Isabel Webster. 

Loose Women in December 2020 after 13 years on the popular daytime show. The ITV star has since shared her former co-star and pal, Denise Welch, 63, put her name forward for a new opportunity. The mum-of-two had recently teamed up with UNICEF to support the refugee crisis which has plagued Ukraine. The former Loose Women host explained that it was through Denise she was able to secure a hosting role at an event that was aimed to raise funds for those affected by the war in Ukraine. Speaking about the event, Andrea said: "To be honest, it came about because of my lovely friend Denise [Welch]. "She obviously has a lot of contacts in the theatre world and the acting world. "READ MORE: Mark Labbett announces new show after he's axed from The Chase © ITV Andrea McLean says Denise Welch got her a gig amid Loose Women exit

Loose Women.The star described how “every brand dropped her” as soon as she announced she was leaving the ITV show.Andrea, 52, has spoken candidly about the financial impact of her decision to quite Loose Women. The TV star made the announcement that she was leaving the ITV programme in 2020, explaining that the coronavirus pandemic had caused her to reassess her life. Andrea worked on getting her online membership lifestyle company This Girl Is On Fire off the ground and had other corporate work lined up.However, she admitted that when a number of brands dropped her she felt like her “safety net was gone”.Andrea remembered: “On the day that I announced that I was leaving, every brand dropped me, every single one.“I went from, ‘OK I know I have this amount of money coming in and this much work that will see me through to the next six to eight months’, gone. “Literally overnight it disappeared.That’s how big a deal it is walking away from TV."For me, financially it was a punch in the stomach, because my safety net was gone. “I can’t turn back and I can't change my mind because I still want to do this thing."Andrea went on to point out the irony that the very brands that had dropped her after her Loose Women exit, which she didn't name, were centred around raising women up and improving their confidence. “But actually they didn’t care about that, they only cared about my profile,” she added during her interview with Secure The Insecure podcast. Andrea starred in Loose Women from 2007 all the way up until November 2020.The star recently confessed that she sold her beloved Surrey home with the hopes of spending winters in Florida.Andrea, who now lives in a rented house with third husband, Nick Feeney, and her two children

Loose Women, former anchor Andrea McLean made a surprising return on Monday’s show (29 March).But comments made during the show, saw complaints from viewers criticising the special guest on Twitter. Andrea was joined by new host Ruth Langsford and panellists Kelle Bryan, Katie Piper and Coleen Nolan.

Andrea McLean has told how she stepped down from Loose Women because she'd outgrown it and it no longer fitted her.The Scottish journalist and television presenter announced in 2020 that she was leaving the ITV programme after 13 years, saying that she had re-evaluated her life amid the coronavirus pandemic. "It was a really, really big decision to jump and see if I fall and if I fly and I thought 'I will never know unless I try'," she said at the time.Andrea has now opened up the Mirror, revealing that things turned out well after she exited the show.She said: "I look back really fondly on my time there, and I was so lucky.

Dame Maureen Lipman has ruled out a return to ‘Celebrity Gogglebox’. The 75-year-old actress decided to leave the Channel 4 show as she claims bosses cut a number of comical scenes featuring her and co-star, broadcaster and writer Gyles Brandreth. She told the Radio Times magazine: "I went in imagining that they wanted me for my wit and my brain.

Loose Women star Sophie Morgan has opened up to OK! about her life changing car crash aged 18 and how it has impacted her life. Now 37, Sophie's career is soaring and the presenter took the chance to celebrate her brilliant mum Carol - who cared for her after the crash that left her paralysed from the chest down - as they posed for beautiful photos at Carol's Sussex house.

Loose Women welcomed back a familiar face on Monday's show as Andrea McLean returned as a guest almost year and a half after she quit.

Loose Women’s Kelle Bryan has called out Prince William and Kate Middleton following their royal tour of the Caribbean. She had an awkward debate with Ruth Langsford as she said that the royal couple should apologise for slavery.

Loose Women to concentrate on her online mindset company, The Girl Is On Fire. However, Andrea made a surprise comeback to the show this afternoon with her husband Nick Feeney catching the star off-guard with his latest cheeky comment.Andrea posted a video of herself and Nick in her story, in view of her 299,000 Instagram followers.Posting their chat from the car, she said: "Do you know what he just said?"I just looked at myself and said...

Loose Women panellist Coleen Nolan is the latest star to give her view on Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars 2022, saying he became a ‘lion’ to protect his family. When comedian Chris Rock took aim at Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith during the Academy Awards, Will, 53, stormed onto the stage and slapped Chris, 57.

Loose Women's Coleen Nolan starred on Dancing On Ice back in 2009 and has some suggestions for some show changes.The ITV star exclusively told the Daily Star that although the current series' judging panel is "great", it could do with shaking up a little.The ex-contestant said: "I think the judging panel are great but I’d like another pro skater to be on there too.

Ruth Langsford spent a very special Mother's Day spoiling her mother, Joan, and also getting spoiled herself by her only child with husband Eamonn Holmes, son Jack.MORE: Loose Women stars' sultry wedding dresses: Christine Lampard, Ruth Langsford and moreTaking to her Stories, the Loose Women host gave fans a sneak peek at her how she spent the special day, revealing that she had cooked an elaborate meal for her mum.WATCH: See the sweet gift Jack got mum Ruth for Mother's DaySharing a small clip of her table all set for the meal, Ruth told her followers: "Setting the scene for my Queen."SEE: Ruth Langsford just rocked a pair of skinny jeans and stilettos – and wowREAD: Ruth Langsford reveals Loose Women co-star was 'horrified' after eyebrow tattoo treatmentThe table was set beautifully and at the end, two bunches of flowers, as well as a bottle of champagne on ice, could be seen. Eamonn and Ruth share son Jack, pictured leftFor lunch, Ruth cooked a delicious "Mother's Day roast," and Joan could be seen in another video smiling from ear to ear whilst tucking into her plate.

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford is a staple to UK television, having appeared and hosted many popular shows. She was often found on-screen next to presenter husband Eamonn, but the two are often never pictured together off-screen. The broadcaster had revealed why the two are hard to lock down in one place when they are not working.

Lorraine Kelly announced a big change she is making to her show on Thursday and fans cannot get enough of the news.MORE: Lorraine Kelly stuns in leather dress and heelsThe ITV star hosts a weekly podcast, What If?, with daughter Rosie Kelly Smith, 27, and on Instagram the 62-year-old revealed that this week their guest 'producer' is none other than Rosie's adorable sausage dog Ruby.WATCH:  Lorraine chatting about What If? podacast feauting Katie Piper Lorraine shared an adorable snap of the pup taking her 'producer' role very seriously, showing her staring very intently at two monitors.READ: Lorraine Kelly sends her support to 'very precious' friend amid health woesRELATED: Lorraine Kelly reveals her 'happy place' and asks you to do the sameCaptioning the picture, Lorraine wrote: "@rubyisasausage is such a wonderful producer - here she is working on our WHAT IF podcast at @pixiupodcasts HQ. Such a pro! #podcasts #love #sausagedog #minidachshund #cute #adorable***."A post shared by Lorraine Kelly (@lorrainekellysmith)Lorraine took to Instagram to show pup Ruby's hard work as 'producer'Ruby certainly got the approval of Lorraine's friends, with Denise van Outen and Christine Lampard both liking the action-shot.

This Morning and today was no different. However, Vanessa revealed on Instagram that she tested positive for Covid today after feeling "slightly queasy" while at work.Vanessa took the test after arriving home from London's White City Studios on Thursday.She took to her Instagram to make the shocking announcement this afternoon in view of her 135,000 followers with a short video.Flushed, she said: "Well it is, gosh.

Loose Women panelists Nadia Sawalha and Katie Piper bumped heads during a heated conversation about pregnancy.In Thursday's (March 23) episode, Nadia, 47 and Katie, 38, ruffled each other's feathers as the panelists discussed women who choose to have a baby without carrying the baby themselves. During the chat, Nadia expressed that she was unsure as to why women who could carry their own baby, choose not to.

Loose Women star Jane Moore took a cheeky swipe at fellow panellist Coleen Nolan yesterday. Jane told viewers Coleen “shoved” her at the start of the ITV show.Jane, 59, branded her Loose Women co-star Coleen “ghastly” in a tongue-in-cheek jibe as she kicked off the show yesterday.Coleen, 57, apparently shoved Jane, the panellist claimed live on air.Jane began: “Hello and welcome to your mid-week helping of Loose Women.“Joining me for lots of laughs and lunchtime chat, it's the ghastly Coleen Nolan,” she continued, as her colleague opened her mouth in shock.“Who just shoved me on air,” she revealed, causing Coleen to laugh.The pair quickly moved past the on-air banter, sitting down at the Loose Women panel with their fellow co-stars.The pair were joined by Linda Robson, 64, and Shani Dhanda, 35, as they began a discussion on the issue of lockdown loneliness.Express.co.uk has contacted Coleen’s representatives for further comment.Earlier this month, Coleen appeared on Lorraine for International Women’s Day, where she addressed rumours of feuding behind the scenes on Loose Women.Appearing beside Gloria Hunniford, Coleen confirmed that the drama always “ends at the desk”.Host Lorraine Kelly appeared to make reference to claims of friction between the panellists, though she suggested that it was not the case.She said: “And Loose Women is on today.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Pasha Kovalev has admitted that he only felt “ready” to start a family after “quite a few years” as he reflected on becoming a dad in his forties. Pasha, 42, met wife 36 year old Rachel Riley on the BBC show in 2013.The pair married in 2019 and are now proud parents of two little girls - four month old baby daughter Noa and her older sister Maven, two.

Loose Women star Jane Moore called her co-star Coleen Nolan 'ghastly' due to her supposedly shoving her on air.As the show started on Wednesday (March 23), Jane could be heard leading the conversation and making a jibe about Coleen.Jane introduced the Loose Women ladies and when she got to Coleen, she said: "And it is the ghastly Coleen Nolan - who just shoved me on air."To which Coleen scoffed at, but didn't deny, before the women swiftly moved on to the next segment. This comes a few days after Coleen was apparently "gutted" that season 2 of Bridgerton has fewer sex scenes in.The ITV panellist was rinsed by fellow panellist Ruth Langsford who joked Coleen would be disappointed with the lack of bonking.Ruth opened the segment after an ad break and said: "Bridgerton is back and great news Coleen is very happy but bad news there's going to be a lot less bonking."That's why you liked it!" Ruth said while looking at Coleen.She added: "How do you like your telly - racy or romantic? We know what yours is Coleen!"Coleen it's a bit disappointing for you and Brenda, less of the bonking, no bodice-ripping..."However, the Nolan sister defended her taste and shared she was less bothered about all of the X-rated material than her co-stars thought.Coleen explained: "So, here's the thing that this will surprise you, I don't really like when there's too much of that.

Loose Women panelists Janet Street-Porter and Coleen Nolan clashed with each other in a tense exchange live on air.On Tuesday's (March 22) episode of the ITV lunchtime chat show, the two stars continued to make catty comments to one another as Janet tried a cold water dunking live on air.A tense moment saw Janet, 75, turn to her co-stars, Christine Lampard, 43, Kelle Bryan, 47, and Coleen, 57 and asked them whether they wanted her to die live on TV. Coleen instantly hit back and teased that she wouldn't mind, highlighting her disliking for the straight talking panelist.