Ruth Langsford slammed for Andrea McLean remark as she returns to Loose Women after exit

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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

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.

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 viewers were delighted today to see Andrea McLean return to the panel for the first time since she quit 15 months ago.

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.

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford revealed that she feels like she is constantly “spinning plates”.

Ruth Langsford has admitted her stepson once bought her a mug which read “Big b***h” as a gift.The Loose Women presenter quipped she didn’t know “what he's talking about” in a new video about the present.Ruth was speaking about a new competition she’s involved with for Mother’s Day.She said: “They’re asking you to say why your mum is a hun and I’m absolutely loving these comments.“They’re so lovely and funny!”Ruth went on to read out one fan’s entry who said their mum attached portable fans to the treadmill when they’re walking.The presenter admitted there’s “nothing wrong” with this as she wondered what her family might say.She continued: “It does make me think what would my family say about me if asked?“All I can say is that my stepson bought me this mug and it says, ‘big b***h’.“I don’t know what he’s talking about,” she added in the video for Hunsnet.Ruth was speaking as part of the promotion with her event Feeling Fabulous With Ruth.As a result, she is working with the brand to give away tickets for the show.Ruth is step-mum to Eamonn Holmes’ three children.He shares Declan, Rebecca and Niall with his first wife Gabrielle Holmes.They began dating back in 1996 but kept their relationship secret for a time.This is because he was separated from Gabrielle before their divorce in 2005.They have one son together, Jack Alexander Holmes, who was born in 2002.Ruth recently celebrated a weekend away in Manchester for her 62nd birthday.However, Jack also made a surprise appearance at the event.Posting on Instagram last week, she shared some clips of her girls' trip to the Ru Paul song Birthday Song.In the video, viewers could see Jack helping his mum blow out candles.Alongside this, Ruth wrote: "SO many of my friends are

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.