Carol McGiffin: Last News

As December kicks off, many are considering decking their homes with Christmas lights. Rylan has already shared a snap of his impressive outdoor display, and celeb couple Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright weren't far behind, sharing a video of the dazzling lights on their grand Essex mansion.

Former Loose Women favourite Carol McGiffin has opened up about her fears of Denise Welch's "wrath" when it comes to discussing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Despite their close bond, formed over sunny getaways and shared screen time on the ITV show, Carol admits she's been hesitant to voice her opinions on the Royal couple.

Carol McGiffin has unleashed a nine-word critique on her former show Loose Women, calling it "boring" in a candid interview. The 64 year old TV personality shocked fans when she announced her departure from the ITV daytime programme last year, later revealing that she had to "step away" due to a "difficult issue." In a post-exit chat with GB News, Carol opened up about "too much stress" she faced during contract talks and lamented the show's shift towards being "too woke." Speaking to Woman's Own recently, Carol made it clear that there's no reconciliation on the cards with the ITV series, citing her contract as the deal-breaker, which she felt was unreasonable for anyone to sign.

Life begins at 60 for these stars. Celebs such as Lorraine Kelly and Carol McGiffin show how much fun they’re having in later life – and they look incredible.

Carol McGiffin is nothing if not straight-talking - and during our exclusive shoot with her and husband Mark Cassidy at a beautiful vineyard in the south of France, where she now lives most of the year, she was certainly true to form. Speaking of ITV chatshow Loose Women, which Carol was a popular panellist on until her shock departure in April 2023, the star, 64, admitted that she misses being a part of it - but for various reasons would never go back, including that nowadays, she personally finds the show ‘boring’. “It was once a great job.

Carol McGiffin and her husband Mark Cassidy look relaxed and absolutely besotted with each other during our gorgeous exclusive shoot in the south of France. When we catch up – in a vineyard at the Hotel Saint Vincent in Saint-Tropez, an hour and a half away from their home – they are the first to admit that outspoken Carol and softly spoken Mark are like chalk and cheese.

During our stunning shoot with Carol McGiffin and her husband Mark Cassidy in the south of France, Carol, 64, opened up on a range of topics in her typically outspoken manner - including her former Loose Women colleagues. Carol left the show last April, but explained that there are some current and former panellists with whom she happily stays in touch regularly, including Denise Welch, Kaye Adams and Jane Moore. And, asked about another friend and former colleague Ruth Langsford, who it was revealed last month is set to divorce from her husband Eamonn Holmes, Carol told OK! that she was very saddened to hear of their shock split and in a four-word statement said "I love them both" - but explained that she had not yet reached out to her friend as she didn’t want to overwhelm her, or add to any of the 'noise' surrounding their separation.

When Carol McGiffin made a shocking exit from Loose Women in 2023 after joining the popular TV show more than two decades ago, fans were left devastated. At the time, Carol addressed her reason to leave and explained on GB news that ITV is "not a place where I feel I fit in". Now, in an exclusive chat with OK!, the 64 year old made a cheeky dig at Loose Women and revealed she eventually found the show "difficult" and said some of her former co-stars she has "nothing in common with." When asked if there's anything she misses about London - Carol and her husband Mark Cassidy who now lives in the south of France - she simply said: "I used to love flying back to London to do Loose Women, but travel got more difficult and Loose Women got more difficult… I don’t miss it at all." Carol, always one for speaking her mind, didn't stop there and explained how different the show is now compared to when she first joined.The TV star said: "It was once a great job.

Loose Women made a big mistake in the first few seconds of the show that aired on Tuesday 23 April. Ruth Langsford opened the show along with fellow panellists Coleen Nolan, Janet Street-Porter and Brenda Edwards.The women went on to discuss government policies, nude holidays, and books.They also welcomed ex-Strictly Come Dancing judge, Arlene Phillips, who joined the show to speak about the late Len Goodman who passed away a year ago.

Carol McGiffin has seemingly dashed any hopes of her making a comeback to Loose Women, as fans have been clamouring for her return, saying "it's not the same without you." The TV personality, who was a staple on the ITV panel from 2000 to 2013 and again from 2018 to 2023, hinted at no plans for a third stint after a controversial departure which saw her announce she'd been "forced" to leave. Last year she revealed she was "upset" about leaving the likes of Nadia Sawalha and Denise Welch behind, saying: "I feel quite upset about it, if I'm honest, because although it is my decision, I felt like it was one I was being forced to make.

Loose Women's Charlene White has bravely opened up about a health condition that left her struggling to open her eyes.The 43 year old presenter took to Instagram to share before-and-after photos, showing how her makeup artist has been covering marks around her eyes as she waits to see a specialist about an allergic reaction. "Before the 'ewww what's wrong with her eyes!!' messages start flooding my inbox after @loosewomen, I've had an allergic reaction to something (and have had for months now) but it's pretty bad this morning. Could barely open my eyes at 3am," she wrote.

Loose Women star Carol McGiffin has been living it up, showing off her timeless figure in a skimpy white bikini. After leaving the popular ITV daytime show, the 63 year old TV star has been enjoying life at a French villa, celebrating her 15th wedding anniversary with her younger hubby, Mark Cassidy, who's 41. Carol shared snaps of her sun-kissed body in a tiny white bikini and showed off her toned legs in a stylish shirt dress on Instagram.

Loose Women's Andrea McLean has revealed that she only keeps in touch with two of her former co-stars from the ITV show. The telly presenter, who left the series in 2020 after a 13-year stint, admitted that while she doesn't watch the show due to her busy schedule, she does miss the 'daily interaction with everybody' on the team.

Loose Women is in the middle of a new feud as a former star claims she "wasn't welcomed" and "doesn't miss" the show after her sudden departure. Carol McGiffin, 63, who was on the ITV programme from 2000 until 2013 and returned in 2018 before leaving earlier this year, has been vocal about her dissatisfaction with her time on the lunchtime programme, saying it had changed. In a chat with Women's Own magazine, she said: "No, I don't miss Loose Women at all.

Following rumours of Stacey Solomon reportedly leaving the Loose Women panel, ITV have confirmed that the "claims are not true." According to Women's Own magazine, the 33-year-old had plans to step away to focus on other endeavours, such as her own TV programme Sort Your Life Out and spending more time with her family. "She's outgrown the show.

Chris Evans is a radio veteran and legend, usually known for hilarious anecdotes and skits while live on air. So it came as a shock to many of his viewers on Monday when he made a serious announcement.The 57-year-old told listeners that he has melanoma, a skin cancer, and that it had been discovered in its early stages. He shared: "We need to discuss what's going on with this issue.

Denise Welch and Carol McGiffin joked that fans should 'get ready to subscribe' as they posed in swimwear for a gorgeous picture this week.The Loose Women stars looked sensational as they beamed bright in the snap - which Denise shared with her 408K Instagram followers. She donned a bright red swimsuit while pal Carol, 63, opted for a white bikini two-piece.

The Loose Women ladies aren’t holding back when it comes to flaunting their natural bodies this summer, with former panellist Saira Khan urging followers to “own their real”.The star, 53, stripped down to a bikini to share a before and after post, describing her “menopause bloat” and how a healthy diet is helping her feel her best. Saira went on to explain that she wants to inspire women to “own their real”, and gushed about "embracing" her "marks, scars, wrinkles and ageing" while plugging her beauty brand, Saira Skin.

Loose Women legend Carol McGiffin has spoken out on the ongoing drama at ITV - describing the atmosphere of the "ITV Daytime Family" as “dysfunctional”. The 63-year-old veteran presenter hasn’t held back in the aftermath of Philip Schofield’s resignation and subsequent admission of a relationship with a young staff member, adding to the woes of ITV bosses - who now face a grilling from MPs over claims of a coverup.

Former Loose Women panellist Carol McGiffin has claimed that none of the show's panel ever liked former This Morning host Phillip Schofield. Carol, 63, made the claims during an interview with Dan Wootton on GB News, shortly after 61 year old Phillip broke his silence in his own bombshell interview with The Sun and the BBC. She claimed nobody on the ITV show has said "a good word" about the TV presenter, who revealed he had "lost everything" after the affair came to light.

Loose Women’s Carol McGiffin has spoken out amid This Morning’s Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s ongoing feud as she described Phillip as “so rude”. Speaking on GB News, Carol acknowledged the relationship between the two presenters and said it was “clear” that Holly and Phil do not get on anymore and that they should leave the show.The 63-year-old recalled her experience from when she appeared as a guest on This Morning and said she “couldn’t believe” how Phil treated her. Speaking to host Dan Wootton, Carol said: “Phillip was there but he wasn’t very nice to be honest.