Loose Women's Katie Piper assumed romance with husband would 'end or pause' amid surgeries

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Eastenders star Shane Richie, who proposed to her just before tucking into McDonald's."He just said, ‘Shall we get engaged then, or what?’" Coleen recalled his less than suave technique.“The first thing we did was go for a McDonald’s - renowned for its intimate atmosphere - before finding a branch of H Samuel and buying an engagement ring for about a 100 quid.“Not exactly Romeo and Juliet, is it?”She added: "I’d always had visions of him getting down on one knee, a rose between his teeth, somewhere like Paris or Venice.“Not upright in flaming Uxbridge with a McDonald’s around the corner!"Despite not quite receiving the red carpet treatment from Shane, the 56-year-old revealed in her brand new book, Live, Laugh, Love, that he still made her "giddy" and that she still accepted with great delight when Shane popped the question.Taking a jokey swipe at his youthful lack of experience in how to woo her, the twice-divorced star added: “I was quite young when I married Shane and his proposal would have put Rudolph Valentino to shame...“[However] I was just 21 when we got engaged and, despite the lack of moonlight and roses, I was giddy with excitement. We both were."Recalling that the pair were "head over heels in love" at the time, Coleen revealed: “It was who I was with that mattered, not where we were or whether he was down on one knee."At that moment in time, the only person I wanted to be with was Shane and, to be perfectly honest with you, he could probably have put a Hula Hoop on my finger in a pub car park and I’d have gushed, ‘Oh, yes, please!’“Listen to me, getting all gooey-eyed.

Strictly Come Dancing couple Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev’s adorable three-month-old baby daughter Noa totally stole the show as she made her TV debut on ITV’s Loose Women. Rachel, 36, and Pasha, 42, appeared live in the studio on Monday 14 February to help the panel celebrate Valentine’s Day.The married couple, who tied the knot in 2019 after meeting on the BBC entertainment series in 2013, opened up about their relationship and their thoughts on Valentine’s Day.

Loose Women presenter Nadia Sawalha, 57, has posted a touching tribute to her husband on Valentine's Day. However, she admits their partnership hasn't always run smoothly.The former Eastenders actress has confessed to a string of "miserable" Valentine's Days in the past in which she thought the pair's future was doomed.Yet their marriage survived and this year marks two decades since she and sweetheart Mark Adderley first wed.Speaking in view of her 494,000 followers, she penned a love note to him to celebrate the occasion."Will you @mark_adderley ..

Coleen Nolan has revealed the details about her low-key proposal from EastEnders actor Shane Richie when she was just 21 years old.The Loose Women host admitted the Alfie Moon star's proposal wasn't the most romantic as the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star casually asked Coleen to be his wife before getting a Big Mac. Coleen – who has two children Shane Jr, 33, and 29-year-old Jake Roche with Shane – shared with the Daily Star: "He just said, 'Shall we get engaged then, or what?' "The first thing we did was go for a McDonald's before finding a branch of H.

Kaye Adams tends to keep her personal life away from the spotlight. But she gave a rare insight at the weekend when she shared a candid confession with her fans.Loose Women star Kaye, 59, took to Twitter on Saturday with a funny question for her followers.WATCH: Loose Women's Kaye Adams and Denise Welch clash during furious debate on showShe wrote: “Is it a bad thing when you start to eye up your (male) partner’s pants and think ‘they look really comfy?’” Myleene Klass was among those to reply.

Loose Women panellist Kelel Bryan has opened up about losing a fortune in a scam similar to the one seen in the Netflix show The Tinder Swindler. Appearing on the ITV daytime show on Thursday, the Eternal star, 46, claimed that like the victims of fraudster Shimon Hayut (Simon Leviev), she too knows what it's like to fall for a scam that came about as the result of a "coercive relationship".Speaking about the incident, the TV personality recalled how she was "young, dumb and in what I thought was love".However, a call from her bank soon made her realise what was going on.Talking to her Loose Women co-stars, Kelle said she didn't realise what was happening at the time.Addressing the Netflix show, she said: "Most definitely I can relate to those women because I was in that position.

On Wednesday 9 February, the incredible Katie Piper received an OBE for her services to charity and fellow victims of burns and other disfigurement injuries. The 38-year-old was given the special award after she was announced in the Queen's New Year Honours list last month and was given the honour by Anne, Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.

Loose Women panel member explained that drivers who failed to obey signs near her house were to be held responsible as she opened up on the programme yesterday.Speaking on Loose Women, Coleen called for greater measures to be taken to ensure that motorists do not exceed the speed limit on the road.She said: “I would like really strong signs on the road, especially country roads.“Sadly, two of my cats have quite recently been killed on the road by people just ignoring signs on the road.Coleen added: “I would like to scream those signs out.”The tragic deaths of her cats at the hands of speeding drivers seemed to shock her Loose Women co-stars.A horrified Christine Lampard, 43, replied: “I know what you mean.“They are there for a reason, of course, they are.”Coleen did not reveal which of her cats had died, but the three that she regularly shares snaps of on Instagram are named Alan, Prim and Lily.The Daily Star reported earlier this year that Coleen shares her home with up to 15 pets in total, including Instagram famous dogs Becks, Buddy, Mica and Coco.Coleen’s most recent pet post went out to her 284,000 Instagram followers five days ago, featuring the back of Becks’ head as they snuggled together on the sofa watching themselves on TV.“Becks watching herself on Loose Women today! How cute?” she wrote with the hashtags #boxerdog and #mylovablenightmare.Coleen recently blasted West Ham football star Kurt Zouma, who was filmed slapping and kicking his cat.The French sportsman sparked fury on social media after the video went viral and the RSPCA has since removed the cats from his home.German sportswear firm Adidas has also announced that it has ended its deal with the 27-year-old.Of the incident, Coleen said: “An apology is

Katie Piper has received her OBE after being named in the Queen’s New Year Honours list last month.The inspirational Loose Women star picked up the award for her services to charity and fellow victims of burns and other disfigurement injuries. Katie was given her honour by Anne, Princess Royal at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.The mum-of-two looked stunning in a white suit as she smiled and posed with her medal outside the castle. When asked how she continues to inspire positivity in people who have experienced life-changing burns and injuries, she told the Evening Standard: “Trauma is part of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence.

Former Coronation Street star Victoria Ekanoye has opened up about spending periods away from her partner Jonny Lomas as she continues with her breast cancer treatment. Victoria, 40, underwent a double mastectomy last December after she shared the heartbreaking news with OK! that she’d discovered a lump while breastfeeding her baby son Theo, who is now one.

Instagram yesterday to reveal she had contracted Covid.The Loose Women star told her followers by sharing an image of herself looking ill with tissues up her nose, as she issued a plea to her fans for help.In the selfie Nadia can be seen with two tissues hanging from her nose.She captioned the image in view of her 493,000 Instagram followers: "HELP! Advice!? Having tested positive I’ve completely lost my taste and smell?!"I’m a cook ! Major problem.

While most people would dread the idea of their partner’s job taking them miles away from home, a source has revealed that Christine Lampard couldn’t be more thrilled about hubby Frank’s new job, even though it’s based in Liverpool. It was announced last week that the former England footballer has been appointed as the new manager of Everton football club. Even though it’ll mean him spending lots of time away from the London home he shares with TV presenter Christine, 43, and their children, his wife is delighted for him.

Loose Women panellists spoke about Meghan Markle.The former Coronation Street star was a regular co-host from 2005 to 2013.She then returned in 2018 and has been on the ITV programme ever since.But Denise was absent during Monday's show as Jane Moore used a conversation concerning Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles to take a dig at Meghan.During the episode, the TV journalist was joined by Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan and Linda Robson as they discussed Queen Elizabeth's decision to make Camilla Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes king.It was believed that the Duchess of Cornwall would be referred to as Princess Consort, but the Queen has since declared it was her "sincere wish" for Camilla to obtain her new title in due time.The Loose Women co-hosts discussed the ups and downs Camilla faced when she first joined the Royal Family shortly after Princess Diana's death.Jane decided to draw comparisons between Meghan and Camilla when she chimed in, saying it might not have been "right" how the latter ended up with her partner, but she has "just quietly got on with it".She continued to add that Camilla has been "really dutiful, done all the stuff the Royal Family are expected to do."Jane said: "And I think there's a real lesson in that in a way, for Meghan."Because Meghan came here and everybody loved her."But shortly after tying the knot with Prince Harry, Jane claimed it appeared as if the former actress "didn't like" moving to the UK to perform her royal duties.Because she was American, Jane believed that being across the pond eventually made Meghan feel "homesick," but if she had done what Camilla did and "just got on with it," things would have been fine."So, it's a shame," she concluded.Denise was

"Teresa was the backbone of our family, the glue that held us together and the only person from our parents’ generation left."Rest In Peace, Auntie," it finished.Nolan sisters Denise, Maureen, Anne and Coleen also retweeted the sad news.The sisters have previously spoken about their own experiences of cancer at length.They lost their sister Bernie to breast cancer in 2013 at the age of 52.Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 but despite being told it was stage three, she was given the all-clear a year later.However, in 2016 she was told that it had spread to her hip and four years later it had moved to her liver.Anne was also diagnosed with the disease in 2000 and was told in 2020 that it had returned.After treatment, it is now in remission and at present she is cancer-free.

Coleen Nolan and her sisters have been left heartbroken following the loss of their auntie. Their aunt Teresa died on Thursday following a battle with skin cancer.MORE: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan talks 'unfair' cancer diagnosis of sisters Anne and LindaThe official Twitter account for The Nolans released a statement on Friday, which read: "Yesterday, our Auntie Teresa peacefully passed away, after living with incurable skin cancer for many years.WATCH: Coleen Nolan discusses Linda and Anne's cancer battles"Teresa was the backbone of our family, the glue that held us together and the only person from our parents' generation left.

The Nolan family Twitter account has taken to social media to announce the death of 'Auntie Teresa'.The Nolans announced that she died from incurable skin cancer.The family shared four photos of Teresa together with the family in festive and joyous moments, while including a rest in peace message in the caption.The post read: "Yesterday, our Auntie Teresa peacefully passed away, after living with incurable skin cancer for many years."Teresa was the backbone of our family, the glue that held us together and the only person from our parents’ generation left."Rest In Peace, Auntie"MORE TO FOLLOW...

Loose Women before returning to the show in 2013.She has rushed to her co-star Denise Welch's, 63, defence after a viewer claimed that Denise turned her back to Charlene White, 41, on yesterday's show.Social media user SiggyStardust80 said yesterday: "Did anyone notice how Denise turned her back on Charlene when talking to Stacey Dooley?"I thought it was such rude body language.#LooseWomen."Denise replied with speedily in view of her 515,800 followers: "Please explain to me how I could talk to Stacey without turning my back on Charlene???????"Nadia joined in to stick up for her co-star Denise in view of her 180,500 followers.She penned: "It is NOT possible to sit in that seat on@loosewomen and NOT turn your back."Many loyal Loose Women viewers took to the posts comments to unleash their view on the "back turning" on the show.NickyGr60283647 said: "I have been watching Loose Women since my now 15 year old daughter was born."I have never seen any back turning/ rudeness ever!"The stupid continuing of the social distanccing gap between the stools makes everything awkrward." (sic)Rookeequal added: "Denise couldn't be any further from rude! Very down to earn and a trooper for most of us."Thank you @RealDeniseWelch you've kept me going."Oliver2Lisa added: "The fact that some women seem so intent on causing a divide between other women makes me incredibly sad."Things can be tough enough for us in this world."Nadia is known for her realistic recreations of famous celebrities on her Instagram, as she pushes the country to accept their bodies.Her most recent picture included a recreation of Kim Kardashian's tropical bum retreat picture.Nadia slipped into black briefs, padded gloves and a tight black top, while standing with her

Stacey Dooley, 34, joined the Loose Women panel for a candid discussion on ITV where she talked about her new book as well as her most recent self-titled documentary Back On The Psych Ward which aired its first episode on Monday. Denise Welch, 63, hit back at a viewer on Twitter after being branded "rude".Taking to the micro-blogging site, the Loose Women panel member reacted to a social media user's claim.Denise was alleged of turning her back on show host and colleague Charlene White during the interview.Twitter user, Summer Sherberry, penned: "Did anyone notice how Denise turned her back on Charlene when talking to Stacey Dooley?"I thought it was such rude body language #LooseWomen."Denise retweeted the message in view of her 515,000 followers.She fired back: "Please explain to me how I could talk to Stacey without turning my back on Charlene?"The ITV panel member's fans rushed to comment on the post as they inundated the presenter with support.Paula Rooke commented: "Denise couldn't be any further from rude! Very down to earth and be a trooper for most of us through this s**t especially when some of us have lost someone close.So thank you @RealDeniseWelch you've kept me going."Christina remarked: "Ignore them."Caz Murphy added: "Some people would stoke a row in an empty room...