Loose Women stars break down in tears as show pays tribute to Brenda Edwards’ son Jamal

JOE Swash has revealed his secret friendship with a Loose Women star, who he says is "like an auntie to him". The TV star, 40, who is loved up with fiancée Stacey Solomon, 32, has revealed they even used to go on family holidays together.

James "Arg" Argent opened up about his "best friend" and long-time confidante Lydia Bright as he addressed whether there was a chance the pair could ever get back together.The 34 year old appeared on Loose Women today to discuss his recent addiction relapse and his road to recovery with panellists Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan, Carol McGiffin and Kelle Bryan. During the chat, Ruth commented on how close the TOWIE stars are, and how Lydia, 31, had supported James through the last two years. "Lydia who you had an on and off relationship with for a long time, she's a really good friend, and she's helping you still," Ruth prompted.

Judi Love has opened up about her friend Brenda Edwards' loss in her latest column for OK! saying that all she and the rest of Brenda's Loose Women co-stars can do is rally around her. Brenda's son, Jamal Edwards, passed away last week aged just 31, and the showbiz and music world reacted with shock. Judi said: "Brenda, all we can do is be here for you and (your daughter) Tanisha in whatever capacity you need." Are you an OK! VIP? If not, why not? It’s free and gives you backstage access to stories like this, exclusive home tours, special discounts and so much more! All you need to do is pop your email address below! P.s.

Loose Women hosts Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan, Carol McGiffin and Kelle Bryan gave viewers a bit of unexpected information as they discussed feeling sexy.The ITV panel stars were discussing Dancing on Ice's Sally Dynevor's comments about how she wanted to keep her confidence following her stint on the skating show.Sally said: "I think when you get to a certain age you start to lose confidence in yourself. It’s very different being in your 20s to being in your 50s."You’ve got to find things that make you happy again.

To celebrate International Women's Day next week, the ladies at ITV all teamed up for a stunning photo - and Ruth Langsford explained the snap to Loose Women viewers.On Monday morning's episode of the ITV show, Ruth told viewers that the day was coming up imminently as she explained that the ITV ladies all teamed together for the snap.Ruth began explaining who was involved, telling viewers that the likes of the Loose Women cast, Lorraine, This Morning - and GB News, were all in the snap.The TV personality would have meant GMB, not rival news channel GB News, where her husband Eamonn Holmes currently works after he left ITV.However, Ruth didn't seem to notice her mishap as she carried on gushing over the stunning snap and explained that some ladies were not available to be in the picture.Her mishap floated over the head of her co-stars and many viewers.One ITV News journalist shared an update on the ITV show as they wrote: "Slight misspeak by Ruth in mentioning the women from GB News."She meant GMB, of course, rather than her husband Eamonn Holme's employers."Ruth's mishap came as she gushed about the stunning photo released by ITV of the fabulous females who work on ITV. The likes of Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, Lorraine Kelly, Kate Garraway and multiple other famous faces were recognised in the snap.Meanwhile, she explained that Stacey Solomon was unable to be there as she's on maternity leave, while Carol McGiffin was away, along with a handful of other ITV stars.Ruth's blunder comes shortly after Eamonn made his switch up from This Morning in the holidays to GB News.

ITV got viewers worried yesterday when it posted a picture of its Loose Women and This Morning stars for International Women's Day.

Loose Women bosses have revealed why Stacey Solomon wasn't in a group photo celebrating all of ITV's female presenters of daytime programmes. Taking to Instagram to share the snap, Loose Women and This Morning penned: "After almost two years apart, the female hosts of Daytime are coming together to celebrate International Women's Day!"The stunning snap to celebrate International Women's Day 2022 featured the likes of Lorraine, Holly Willoughby, Alison Hammond, Kate Garraway and the entire cast of Loose Women – apart from one much-loved panellist – and another few presenters.Eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot who was missing and took to the comments section to quiz the account why she wasn't in the group photo.

Loose Women fans were left confused as they noticed Stacey Solomon's absence from the new group photo to mark International Women's Day. Female ITV presenters including Frankie Bridge, Josie Gibson, Alison Hammond and Lorraine Kelly gathered together for the powerful snap, which was released this weekend.The ITV daytime show's Instagram accounts for Loose Women, This Morning and Lorraine shared the photo on their profiles with the caption: "After almost two years apart, the female hosts of Daytime are coming together to celebrate International Women's Day! "Watch the special video, filmed earlier this month, on the This Morning app now." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter And while fans piled on the praise for the stunning snap, some couldn't help but ask where Stacey, 32, was.

MCFLY star Dougie Poynter has split from his girlfriend Maddy Elmer after three years. The bassist, who began dating model Maddy in 2018, was first linked to her in June 2019 after they were spotted kissing during a day out in London. When asked in September if he had found The One, Dougie — part of the chart-topping boyband with Harry Judd, Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones — gushed: “I hope so.

told The Sun: ‘Maddy and Dougie seemed to be a great match. ‘They had a lot in common, including their passion for unusual animals, like insects and reptiles. ‘But like a lot of couples they found lockdown very hard and they decided to split last year.

Stacey Solomon has introduced her baby daughter Rose to her Loose Women co-stars Nadia Sawalha and Linda Robson for the first time after the ladies visited her at Pickle Cottage.The women finally got to meet baby Rose and catch up with Stacey after being kept apart for so long due to Covid restrictions and shared their get-together on social media to the delight of fans. In a photo posted on Instagram, the work pals could be seen gathered around showing off their beaming smiles as they posed with baby Rose, who was held by Nadia in the shot. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Stacey Solomon will return to the Loose Women panel next week, it has been confirmed.The 32-year-old star took a break from the show to welcome her first daughter Rose.However, her maternity leave is coming to an end and the former X Factor contestant will be back on the ITV daytime show in the near future. Stacey welcomed her first baby girl with her former EastEnders fiancé Joe Swash in October last year on her 32nd birthday.

Loose Women panelist Linda Robson shocked viewers as she admitted to not watching the news or reading the newspaper.The Birds of a Feather, 63, appeared on the ITV lunchtime show on Friday afternoon alongside Kaye Adams, Nadia Sawalha and Judi Love.Host Kaye kicked off the latest programme by mentioning the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.While the women discussed the heartbreaking news, Linda admitted that she "doesn't read newspapers" and "don't watch the news".She added that she didn't know how serious the conflict was until she attended the Loose Women meeting with her co-stars before going on air.Her admission didn't go down well with viewers, with some rushing to their keyboards to share their views.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "Linda Robson just said she doesn’t watch the news or read the newspapers. She gets paid to be on a talk show about current affairs." Another added: "Linda who doesn’t watch the news works on #LooseWomen … ok then." A third person posted: "Linda doesn't watch the news, but is on a panel that discusses global issues on a daily basis, ignorant woman!"While a fourth social media user said: "Surprise surprise Linda doesn’t watch or read the news."Linda recently shared a series of sweet family snaps after heading on a weekend getaway with her daughter and grandchildren.The TV star revealed to her fans that she had spent some time in Southend-on-Sea with her loved ones as she shared an insight into their trip.Pictures included one showing Linda in the arcade and a sweet family snapshot showing Linda with her daughter Lauren and her own two daughters, Lila and Betsy.Lauren is Linda’s eldest child from a previous relationship.

the Mirror reports. “I’m so honoured that Jayne and Christopher have choreographed the talented pro skaters for this special performance," she told The Sun.

ITV Loose Women viewers make demand after past face reappears on the show

Loose Women panellist Gloria Hunniford has sent her love and support to co-star Brenda Edwards following the tragic death of her son Jamal Edwards. Gloria, who lost her daughter Caron Keating to breast cancer in 2004, appeared on the ITV lunchtime show for the first time since the sad news broke that Jamal had lost his life aged 31.The 81 year old used the opportunity to send her condolences to Brenda, 52.

Ed Sheeran has paid a heartfelt tribute to close friend Jamal Edwards following his shock death on Sunday. The music entrepreneur was one of the main people responsible to launch Ed's incredible career in music.MORE: Brenda Edwards breaks silence to share beautiful photo with son Jamal EdwardsJamal, who founded SBTV, was 31 when he passed away from a sudden illness, leaving his family and fans devastated.

Ed Sheeran has paid tribute to SBTV founder Jamal Edwards, revealing in a heartbreaking social media post he 'would not be here without him.'

Instagram on Wednesday night, he found the courage to speak."I haven’t posted anything coz I can’t find the words, I can’t reply coz I don’t know what to say" he penned solemnly."Jamal is my brother. His light shone so bright."He only used it to illuminate others and never asked for anything in return."A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos)He went on: "A star’s light shines for millions of years after they go, and his will continue to light up every dark moment, we are all witnessing his power."I would not be here without him, professionally and personally."There will never be anything close to what he is, but I’m so grateful to have existed within his orbit.

Ed Sheeran has paid his respects Jamal Edwards following the late SB.TV founder’s death earlier this week.Edwards died aged 31 on Sunday (February 20). His mother, Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards, later confirmed that Jamal had died from a “sudden illness”.His SB.TV channel helped to launch the careers of artists like Sheeran, Dave and Jessie J.While tributes poured in from the likes of Dave, George The Poet and AJ Tracey following Edwards’ death, Sheeran stayed silent until now.Writing on his Instagram page tonight (February 23) alongside a picture of Edwards with Sheeran, the singer-songwriter said: “I haven’t posted anything coz I can’t find the words, I can’t reply coz I don’t know what to say. Jamal is my brother.

Ed Sheeran has paid tribute to Jamal Edwards and described how 'he would not be here without him professionally and personally'.The Shape of You hitmaker, 31, who was reportedly spotted offering his support to grieving mum Brenda Edwards at the vigil to remember the music mogul in West London Tuesday evening, took to Instagram to share touching words with his 37.1million followers. Ed posted a photograph with the SB.TV founder, who died on Sunday 20 aged 31, with the pair both wearing matching grey hoodies printed with 'The Grime University'. The singer-songwriter penned: "I haven’t posted anything coz I can’t find the words, I can’t reply coz I don’t know what to say.