Denise Welch breaks down in street with son after backlash to Taylor Swift comments
Loose Women star Denise Welch has been seen breaking down in the street with her son after backlash to Taylor Swift comments. The TV star was seen with her famous son Matty Healy in West Hollywood this week.
The 67-year-old has recently faced criticism from Taylor's fans after making a dig at how she tends to write songs about her exes. She also hinted that Taylor's fans often lash out at anyone that makes a negative comment about her.
Now, Denise has been spotted looking emotional while chatting to her son Matty outside a restaurant in West Hollywood on Thursday. It comes after Sharon Osbourne breaks down in tears at Ozzy's funeral in heartbreaking scenes.
In images shared by TMZ, Denise was seen blowing her nose and dabbing at her eyes with a tissue as she spoke to Matty, before hugging the 1975 singer.
A source told the issue that Matty was consoling his mother about a family issue.
Matty sat beside his mum after they went out to dinner together along with Matty's fiancée Gabbriette Bechtel. The mother-son duo looked to be having a deep conversation while Matty smoked a cigarette. The pair then stood up and had a long hug before going back inside.
It is unknown exactly why Denise was upset, but a source reportedly told TMZ: "There was a family matter that Matty was consoling his mother about."
Denise appeared on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live last month where she was asked about Taylor's latest album The Tortured Poets Department. Denise told host Andy Cohen: "Obviously, on pain of death can I talk about that episode, but being her mother-in-law is a role that I am glad I lost."
Audience members were surprised by the statement, but Denise then went on to clarify what she meant. She said: "Not that I have anything against [Taylor] at all! It was just – it was tricky. Listen, you're not allowed to say anything."
Taylor and Matty, 36, first sparked a romantic relationship after she split from her long-term boyfriend, actor Joe Alwyn, back in April 2023. However, the relationship wasn't to last and now Taylor is with NFL star Travis Kelce, while Matty himself is now engaged to model Gabbriette Bechtel.
Despite not dating until 2023, Taylor and Matty actually first met years before. The two reportedly met when Taylor attended a 1975 show in Los Angeles in 2014.
Then in 2022 rumors began circulating that Matty would be featured on Taylor's album Midnights. There was some truth to this as Matty said he has collaborated with Taylor on some music in the studio but it was never published in the end.
However, their friendship stayed strong as Taylor went on to make a surprise appearance on stage at a 1975 concert. It's unknown whether the duo remain on friendly terms after their split.
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