Denise Welch admits she 'spent last night in tears' after Loose Women exit

Denise is bidding farewell to Loose Women after 25 years11:18, 14 Aug 2026Denise Welch admits that she had a teary night reading all of the love and support after announcing her Loose Women exit.‌Denise first stepped into the Loose Women studio as a panellist back in 2001, where the became the heart of the show for 25 years. Although taking a seven-year break, she returned in 2018 before recently making the decision to bid farewell to the daytime panel show.‌Outside of presenting, Denise is well-versed in the acting world. She played Natalie Barnes in Coronation Street from 1997 to 2000, and Trish Minniver in Hollyoaks from 2021 to 2022. She also had a recurring role as Alison Slater in EastEnders.‌Not only that, but Denise also appeared as Steph Haydock in the original Waterloo Road, as w