See how the Loose Women stars have changed over the years


The Loose Ladies still look fab as ever!


loose women then and now
Francesca Shillcock
Francesca ShillcockDigital Travel Editor
May 4, 2020
Two images of Andrea McLean. Left: She is in a pink dress holding a wine glass. Right: She is in a black and gold dress smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

Loose Women is back! After six weeks off air due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show's finally returning to our screens to discuss all the topical issues and stories with our favourite regular favourites. The ITV daytime programme has been running since 1999 and has seen plenty of faces come and go. So to celebrate its return, we've decided to take a trip down memory and take a look at the stars of the show back then and now – enjoy!

Andrea McLean

Before Loose Women, Andrea was a star of GMTV and has been a TV favourite since – here's the presenter in her early broadcasting days.

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Linda Robson in two photos: one in a plaid shirt, another smiling in a green scarf.

Linda Robson

Linda is perhaps best-known for her acting work in Birds of a Feather, seen here from a scene on the show. Now, she's a regular favourite on the ITV show.

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Two photos of Ruth Langsford smiling, one in a black dress and one in a pink dress.© Photo: Getty Images

Ruth Langsford

Ruth has been on Loose Women since the beginning and often presents the show, so she's definitely a favourite – and still looks just as glam today!

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Two photos of Nadia Sawalha smiling, one in a green shirt and another in a pink blazer.

Nadia Sawalha

Like Linda, Nadia is also a famed actress. Here's the presenter in her early acting days, before she became a Loose Lady in 1999.

Two images of a woman with curly hair. In the first, she is speaking into a microphone. In the second, she is smiling.

Brenda Edwards

Singer Brenda is relatively new to the panel show, having joined in 2019. Viewers may have forgotten she appeared on X Factor in 2005 – this throwback might jog your memory.

Christine Bleakley in two photos: one in a floral blouse and jeans, another in a red dress.

Christine Lampard

Before Loose Women, Christine was already an esteemed broadcaster on shows like Daybreak and The One Show. Here's the presenter back then, and we think she looks just as fab now!

Two photos of Kaye Adams, one in a black jacket and another in a leather jacket.

Kaye Adams

Another long-term favourite, Kaye has appeared on and off the show since the beginning. Prior to the show, Kaye worked in political journalism and once interviewed Margaret Thatcher!

Two photos of Carol McGiffin smiling, wearing black jackets and necklaces.

Carol McGiffin

Carol has been much-loved for her brutal honesty and at time controversial views since she first started on the show back in 2000.

Kéllé Bryan in two photos: one in a white fur jacket, another in a sparkling white dress.

Kéllé Bryan

Kéllé Bryan has been in the spotlight since her Eternal days alongside Louise Redknapp. She joined Loose Women in 2019 and also stars in Hollyoaks.

Two photos of Denise Welch. Left: black and white, smiling, leaning on a tree. Right: in a black velvet hoodie, posing with hands on hips.

Denise Welch

Denise also began her career in acting in shows like Coronation Street and Waterloo Road before joining Loose Women in 2005.

Stacey Solomon in two photos: one holding a bottle and towel, another smiling in a beige wrap sweater.

Stacey Solomon

Like fellow panellist Brenda, Stacey rose to fame on X Factor. Here, a fresh-faced Stacey is pictured back in her early singing days.

Janet Street-Porter in a yellow blazer and leopard print scarf, smiling at an event.

Janet Street Porter

Journalist and broadcaster Janet Street Porter is another regular that is loved for her sharp tongue and honesty. Check out this ultimate throwback from 1971!

Two photos of Coleen Nolan, one in a white blouse and skirt, the other in a red blazer and black top.

Coleen Nolan

Coleen was also a singer before joining the show alongside her sisters in the successful pop group The Nolans. Coleen joined the ITV show in 2001.

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