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Strictly Come Dancing star to join Loose Women panel

The episode will air on Thursday 12 May

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Nicky Morris
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Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe will be joining a special edition of Loose Women next week in an all-male line-up. 

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The professional dancer will be joined by I'm a Celebrity finalist Vernon Kay, former World Cup-winning rugby player Mike Tindall MBE and Capital FM presenter Roman Kemp for the Loose Men episode. 

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Taking place on Thursday 12 May to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the episode will see the panellists discuss issues that men face today in support of Loose Women's Stand By Your Men campaign.

ITV has confirmed that the special instalment will include discussion on topics such as male body image, money worries and loneliness. 

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Speaking about joining the all-male edition of the lunchtime show, Johannes said: "I think Loose Men is a brilliant concept.

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Johannes Radebe will join Loose Men on Thursday

"I'm thrilled we have a platform to sit as men and talk about issues affecting our wellbeing and livelihoods. I haven't worked with these gentlemen before, but I'm aware of their brilliant work and I'm delighted to finally meet them.

"We will continue to bring awareness to mental health as it still plagues our society," he added. 

Vernon, who will host the episode, also commented on the importance of the show. "Men's mental health is so important to me," he said. 

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Vernon Kay will host the show

"I learnt things from the panel members last time that I'd never known before. The reaction we all had last time was also fantastic and highlighted how there's a real need for more discussion around these topics which we look forward to bringing to viewers."

Loose Men airs on Thursday 12 May at 12.30pm on ITV and ITV Hub.

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