Loose Women
Loose Women is a British talk show that broadcasts on ITV weekdays from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. The show was originally broadcast from Norwich, then Manchester, before moving to London, and focuses on a panel of four female presenters who interview celebrities, talk about aspects of their lives, and discuss topical issues ranging from politics and current affairs to celebrity gossip and entertainment news. The 3,000th episode of Loose Women was broadcast on 15 May 2018.[3]
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Genre | Talk show |
Created by | Diane Nelmes[1] |
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Starring | Full list |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
No. of series | 25 |
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Executive producer | Emma Gormley |
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Running time | 60 minutes (inc. adverts) |
Production companies | Granada Television (1999–2002) Anglia Television (2002–2004) ITV Studios (2004–present) |
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Original network | ITV |
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Original release | 6 September 1999[2] – present |
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History
The panel comprises four women from various professions in the entertainment and journalism industries, who interview celebrities, discuss their lives and discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs, to celebrity gossip.
On 22 June 2016, Sir Cliff Richard sat down for a one-on-one interview with close friend Gloria Hunniford for a special edition of Loose Women subtitled Sir Cliff: Out of the Shadows.[4]
On 22 March 2020, it was announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, production on Loose Women has been suspended until further notice.[5] Reruns of old episodes were aired in the programme's time slot.[5] On 28 April 2020, it was announced that Loose Women would recommence production on two live episodes per week from 4 May 2020.[6]
On 22 October 2020, Loose Women featured an all black panel for the first time in the show's 21-year history, featuring Charlene White, Brenda Edwards, Judi Love and Kéllé Bryan.[7]
On 19 November 2020, there was an all male panel for the first time in the show's history, to celebrate International Men's Day, altering the show's name to Loose Men for the day. Panellists featured were Marvin Humes, Iain Stirling, Ronan Keating and Roman Kemp.[8]
Presenters
Kaye Adams and Nadia Sawalha were the original presenters on the show. Nadia Sawalha left in 2002, after the birth of her first child; Kaye Adams kept the role for the first ten series until the end of 2006, when she left to go on maternity leave.[9] Kaye, Nadia, Jane Moore and Karren Brady were panellists for the first episode and Ruth Langsford appeared in the second episode.
Long-running panellists Carol McGiffin, Denise Welch, Jane McDonald and Lisa Maxwell departed from the programme in 2013.[10]
Coleen Nolan, Nadia Sawalha and Jane Moore returned as panellists during 2013, whilst Kaye Adams returned as presenter.[11] Ruth Langsford also rejoined the programme as a presenter in 2014.[12]
On 3 August 2016, Sherrie Hewson announced on-air that she would be leaving the show. Her final episode aired on 5 September 2016.[13]
On 16 October 2019, it was confirmed that Linda Robson would return to the show after a nine-month break due to her suffering from OCD.[14]
On 30th November 2020, Andrea McLean announced she was to leave the show after 13 years so she could concentrate on her new venture, membership website This Girl Is On Fire.[15] Her last show was on 16 December 2020.[16]
On 3 January 2021, Saira Khan announced that she would be leaving Loose Women after 5 years with immediate effect and would not return in 2021. She made her final appearance on 15 December 2020.
On 11 January 2021, It was announced that Charlene White would become a regular anchor presenter on the show, replacing Andrea McLean after her exit from the show in December 2020.[17]
Panellists
Current panel
Member | Duration | Relatable Notes | |
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Jane Moore | 1999–2000, 2002, 2013– | Regular panellist (1999–2000, 2002, 2013–2020) Guest presenter (2000, 2018–2020) Guest panellist (2021–) | |
Ruth Langsford | 1999–2000, 2002, 2009–2010, 2012– | Regular panellist (1999–2000, 2002) Guest presenter (2006, 2007) Guest panellist (2019) | |
Christine Lampard | 2016– | Guest panellist (2016, 2019) | |
Charlene White | 2021– | Guest presenter (2020) | |
Panellists | |||
Kaye Adams | 1999–2006, 2013– | Regular presenter (1999–2006, 2013–2015, 2019–2020) Guest presenter (2015–2018) Guest panellist (2014–2015, 2019–2020) | |
Nadia Sawalha | 1999–2002, 2013– | Guest presenter (2016–) | |
Coleen Nolan | 2000–2001, 2004–2011, 2013– | Guest presenter (2014–2020) | |
Carol McGiffin | 2000–2013, 2018– | Guest presenter (2003, 2007) | |
Denise Welch | 2005–2013, 2018– | Guest panellist (2001, 2002) Guest presenter (2006–2010, 2012) | |
Janet Street-Porter | 2011– | ||
Linda Robson | 2012–2018, 2020– | Guest panellist (2003, 2010, 2011) | |
Gloria Hunniford | 2014– | Guest panellist (2003) Guest presenter (2014–2016) | |
Stacey Solomon | 2016– | Guest panellist (2011, 2012) | |
Brenda Edwards | 2019– | ||
Kéllé Bryan | 2019– | ||
Judi Love | 2020– | ||
Former regular presenters and panellists
Presenters who have appeared as either a regular panelist or a regular anchor are listed in order of their last appearance. A panelist or anchor is list as a regular if they have either made more than 5 appearances in a series, or appeared on average once a week or more in a series.
Member | Duration | Relatable Notes |
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Presenters | ||
Jackie Brambles | 2006–2009 | Guest panellist (2005) |
Andrea McLean | 2007–2020 | Guest panellist (2019) |
Carole Malone | 2007 | Guest panellist (2002, 2005) |
Kate Thornton | 2009–2011 | |
Carol Vorderman | 2011–2014 | Guest presenter (2010) |
Emma Willis | 2012–2013 | Guest presenter (2021) |
Panellists | ||
Pattie Coldwell | 1999–2000 | |
Trish Adudu | 1999–2000, 2002 | |
Karren Brady | 1999–2002 | Guest panellist (2017) |
Phillipa Kennedy | 1999–2000 | |
Emily Symons | 2000 | |
Kathryn Apanowicz | 2000 | |
Anne Diamond | 2000, 2016–2018 | Guest presenter (2000) |
Julie Hesmondhalgh | 2001 | Guest panellist (2000) |
Denise Black | 2001 | Guest panellist (2003) |
Sally Gunnell | 2001 | |
Julie Peasgood | 2001 | |
Kim Hughes | 2001 | |
Fiona Phillips | 2002 | Guest presenter (2004, 2005, 2009, 2010) |
Gigi Morley | 2003 | |
Jacey Sallés | 2003 | |
Lisa Rogers | 2003 | |
Sherrie Hewson | 2003–2016 | Guest presenter (2003) Guest panellist (2017) |
Kerry Katona | 2003–2004 | Guest panellist (2016, 2017) |
Claire Sweeney | 2003–2005, 2010 | Guest panellist (2012, 2016) |
Terri Dwyer | 2003–2006 | |
Jenny Powell | 2000–2001, 2004–2005 | Guest presenter (2000) |
Lorna Luft | 2004 | |
Jenni Trent Hughes | 2000–2001, 2004 | |
Amy Lamé | 2004 | |
Josie d'Arby | 2004 | |
Jane McDonald | 2004–2010, 2012–2013 | Guest panellist (2011, 2015) |
Kym Marsh | 2005 | Guest panellist (2014, 2015, 2016) |
Lucy-Jo Hudson | 2005 | |
Nina Wadia | 2005–2006 | Guest panellist (2015, 2016) |
Sheree Murphy | 2006–2007 | Guest panellist (2012, 2015) |
Lesley Garrett | 2006, 2009–2010 | Guest panellist (2014) |
Gillian Taylforth | 2006, 2008 | Guest panellist (2000) |
Jo Bunting | 2006–2008 | |
Sue Jenkins | 2006 | |
Suzanne Shaw | 2007 | |
Lynda Bellingham | 2007–2011 | |
Zoë Tyler | 2007–2011 | |
Sinitta | 2008 | |
Lisa Maxwell | 2009–2014 | |
Rachel Agnew | 2009 | |
Arlene Phillips | 2010 | Guest panellist (2016) |
Beverley Callard | 2010 | Guest panellist (2010, 2016) |
Beverley Knight | 2010 | |
Cilla Black | 2010–2011 | Guest presenter (2009) Guest panellist (2014) |
Sarah Millican | 2011 | |
Sally Lindsay | 2011–2014 | |
Jenny Eclair | 2011–2012 | Guest panellist (2003) |
Shobna Gulati | 2013–2014 | Guest panellist (2010, 2012) |
Jamelia | 2013–2016 | |
Myleene Klass | 2014 | |
Claire Richards | 2014 | |
Linda Lusardi | 2014–2015 | Guest panellist (2002) |
Judy Finnigan | 2014–2015 | |
Penny Lancaster | 2014–2019 | Guest panellist (2020) |
Saira Khan | 2015–2020 | |
June Sarpong | 2015–2016 | Guest presenter (2015) |
Anita Dobson | 2015 | |
Hilary Devey | 2015 | Guest panellist (2015) |
Katie Price | 2015–2018 | Guest panellist (2011, 2014) |
Vicky Pattison | 2016 | |
Ayda Field | 2016–2018 | Guest panellist (2019) |
Martine McCutcheon | 2016–2017 | |
Lisa Riley | 2016–2018 | |
Denise van Outen | 2017–2018 | Guest panellist (2014) |
Kelly Brook | 2018 | |
Anna Richardson | 2018 | |
Chizzy Akudolu | 2018–2019 | |
Mel B | 2018 | Guest panellist (2009) |
Rebecca Ferguson | 2019 | Guest panellist (2017, 2018) |
Merchandise
In late 2008, ITV released Let Loose: The Very Best of Loose Women, a DVD featuring highlights of Series 12 and 13. A 2010 DVD release saw Carol McGiffin, Sherrie Hewson, Lisa Maxwell and Denise Welch visit New York, titled Loose Women in New York: Let Loose in the City. The DVD was released on 8 November 2010. A further DVD titled Christmas with the Loose Women was issued in 2012, presented by Andrea McLean, Carol McGiffin, Denise Welch and Lisa Maxwell. A range of books have also been published under the brand which has expanded further with an online shop selling make-up products, champagne, personalised cups and stationery.[18]
Awards and nominations
Date | Ceremony | Award | Status | Ref(s) |
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2007 | TV Quick and TV Choice Awards | Best Daytime Show | Won | [19] |
2008 | Royal Television Society | Best Daytime Programme | Nominated | |
TV Quick and TV Choice Awards | Best Daytime Programme | Won | [20] | |
2009 | Television and Radio Industries Club | TV Daytime Programme award | Won | [21] |
TV Quick and TV Choice Awards | Best Daytime Programme | Won | [20] | |
TV Times Awards | Favourite Programme | Won | [22] | |
2010 | National Television Awards | Most Popular Factual Programme | Won | |
TV Choice Awards | Best Daytime Programme | Won | ||
2011 | National Television Awards | Topical Magazine Programme | Nominated | [23] |
2012 | National Television Awards | Best Session | Nominated | |
2016 | National Television Awards | Best Magazine Show | Nominated | [24] |
TV Choice Awards | Best Daytime Programme | Nominated | ||
2017 | Diversity in Media Awards | TV Moment of the Year | Nominated | |
National Television Awards | Best Live Magazine Show | Nominated | [25] | |
2018 | National Television Awards | Best Daytime Show | Nominated | [26] |
TRIC Awards | Daytime Programme | Nominated | ||
2020 | National Television Awards | Live Magazine Show | Nominated | [27] |
References
- Holmwood, Leigh (3 October 2008). "Diane Nelmes joins Liberty Bell" – via The Guardian.
- Loose Women, TV.com, 20 July 2011
- "Loose Women celebrates 3000 shows with the outrageous Loosie Awards!". itv.com. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- "Cliff Richard Speaks Out Over Rumours About His Sexuality". 22 June 2016.
- "Loose Women and Lorraine live shows cancelled amid coronavirus pandemic as Good Morning Britain is extended". Metro. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- Earp, Catherine (28 April 2020). "Loose Women is returning to TV on Monday with some social distancing measures in place". Digital Spy.
- Houghton, Rianne (22 October 2020). "Loose Women gets praised for all Black panel for the first time in 21 years". Digital Spy.
- Warner, Sam (19 November 2020). "Loose Women welcomes all-male panel for first time in show's history". Digital Spy. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- "LOOSE WOMAN: THE KAYE ADAMS COLUMN". Daily Record. 4 August 2007. Retrieved 7 August 2007.
- Duncan, Amy (6 October 2013). "'The bosses are choosing to turn back time and I would rather move forward': Denise Welch quits Loose Women after ten years". Sunday Mirror. Metro. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- Fletcher, Alex (3 October 2013). "Coleen Nolan, Kaye Adams return to 'Loose Women'". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- Tom Eames (20 December 2013). "Loose Women adds Ruth Langsford to regular panel, Myleene Klass to guest". Digital Spy.
- "Sherrie Hewson to leave Loose Women". BBC News. 3 August 2016 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- West, Amy (16 October 2019). "Loose Women confirms classic panellist is returning to the show". Digital Spy. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- Kent, Sara-Aisha (18 January 2021). "Andrea McLean feared having to sell her mansion after quitting Loose Women". mirror. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Seddon, Dan (15 December 2020). "Andrea McLean "dreading" her final Loose Women episode". Digital Spy. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- "Charlene White officially joins the Loose Women family". ITV News. 11 January 2021.
- ITV Shop Results Archived 27 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine ITV, 20 July 2011
- Coronation Street leads ITV Victory guardian.co.uk, 20 July 2011
- TV Quick Awards itv.com, 20 July 2011
- 2009 Winners Archived 14 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine tric.org.uk, 20 July 2011
- All the 2009 winners whatsontv.co.uk, 20 July 2011
- National Television Awards Nominations in full metro.co.uk, 20 July 2011
- National Television Awards. "Winners – National Television Awards". nationaltvawards.com.
- National Television Awards. "Winners – National Television Awards". nationaltvawards.com.
- National Television Awards. "Winners – National Television Awards". nationaltvawards.com. Archived from the original on 21 January 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- "NTA nominations 2020: the full shortlist of National Television Awards nominees, and how to vote for the NTAs". i. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
External links
- Loose Women at itv.com
- Loose Women at stv.tv
- Loose Women at IMDb