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The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Loose Women star signs up for money-spinning new role away from ITV as stars face pay cuts and axings in ITV chaos
A LOOSE Women star has signed up for a money-spinning new role away from ITV, as the stars of the show face pay cuts. It comes after 4 A Loose Women star has landed another side gig following news of cuts to the show Credit: Rex 4 Linda Robson is set to star in panto this Christmas Credit: Rex 4 Linda is a popular member of the Loose Women panel Credit: ITV It means the full 26-strong pool of Loose Women. presenters and panellists will no longer be required. Up to a third of the cast, which includes Linda Robson, Denise Welch, Not one to take things lying down, one of the stars has already taken on a new job that will boost the coffers. Linda Robson has revealed she will be treading the boards this Christmas in panto. READ MORE ON LOOSE WOMEN She will take center stage at Dartford's Orchard West Theatre . Theatre Director, Tal Rosen said: "We're absolutely delighted to announce Linda Robson is starring in this year's pantomime , Aladdin, as Jasmine's Mother. "As a much-loved household name, Linda will undoubtably bring her warmth, humour and unmistakable personality to Orchard West. "She is a perfect fit for Dartford this Christmas, and Aladdin is guaranteed to be a special festive production. Most read in News TV "We look forward to welcoming Linda in her first panto role here in Dartford and we know our audiences will welcome this exciting news." MORE ITV CUTS Loose Women isn't the only show affected by these changes at ITV. Katie Price reignites bitter Loose Women feud seven years after panel exit, ranting 'I hated that show' Lorraine Kelly's show has been cut to just 30 minutes a day and will also only air for 30 weeks of the year. Good Morning Britain, with hosts including Susanna Reid, Ed Balls and Kate Garraway, will take half an hour from Lorraine and will run from 6am to 9.30am. This Morning and Loose Women. The reshuffle comes amid a But bosses insist the cuts will bolster other areas of the channel including The overhaul was announced on Tuesday by Kevin Lygo, managing director of ITV's media and entertainment division. He said: 'Daytime is a really important part of what we do, and these scheduling and production changes will enable us to continue to deliver a schedule providing viewers with the news, debate and discussion they love from the presenters they know and trust as well as generating savings which will allow us to reinvest across the programme budget in other genres. 'These changes also allow us to consolidate our news operations and expand our national, international and regional news output and to build upon our proud history of trusted journalism at a time when our viewers need accurate, unbiased news coverage more than ever.' 4 Lorraine Kelly's show has also been affected by the ITV cuts Credit: Rex
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Loose Women star signs up for money-spinning new role away from ITV as stars face pay cuts and axings in ITV chaos
A LOOSE Women star has signed up for a money-spinning new role away from ITV, as the stars of the show face pay cuts. It comes after a major ITV shake-up was revealed this week which will see the female-led, lunchtime talk show cut to 30 weeks a year. 4 A Loose Women star has landed another side gig following news of cuts to the show Credit: Rex 4 Linda Robson is set to star in panto this Christmas Credit: Rex 4 Linda is a popular member of the Loose Women panel Credit: ITV It means the full 26-strong pool of Loose Women. presenters and panellists will no longer be required. Up to a third of the cast, which includes Linda Robson, Denise Welch, Christine Lampard, Coleen Nolan and Charlene White, could be left without a seat at the table in the shake-up. Not one to take things lying down, one of the stars has already taken on a new job that will boost the coffers. Linda Robson has revealed she will be treading the boards this Christmas in panto. She will take center stage at Dartford's Orchard West Theatre. Theatre Director, Tal Rosen said: "We're absolutely delighted to announce Linda Robson is starring in this year's pantomime, Aladdin, as Jasmine's Mother. "As a much-loved household name, Linda will undoubtably bring her warmth, humour and unmistakable personality to Orchard West. "She is a perfect fit for Dartford this Christmas, and Aladdin is guaranteed to be a special festive production. "We look forward to welcoming Linda in her first panto role here in Dartford and we know our audiences will welcome this exciting news." MORE ITV CUTS Loose Women isn't the only show affected by these changes at ITV. Katie Price reignites bitter Loose Women feud seven years after panel exit, ranting 'I hated that show' Lorraine Kelly's show has been cut to just 30 minutes a day and will also only air for 30 weeks of the year. Good Morning Britain, with hosts including Susanna Reid, Ed Balls and Kate Garraway, will take half an hour from Lorraine and will run from 6am to 9.30am. More than 220 jobs will be lost as part of the shake-up — almost half of the 450 employed on the four flagship shows GMB, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women. The reshuffle comes amid a desperate cost-cutting drive at the broadcaster, and follows changes already made to its soaps. But bosses insist the cuts will bolster other areas of the channel including new drama and sport. The overhaul was announced on Tuesday by Kevin Lygo, managing director of ITV's media and entertainment division. He said: 'Daytime is a really important part of what we do, and these scheduling and production changes will enable us to continue to deliver a schedule providing viewers with the news, debate and discussion they love from the presenters they know and trust as well as generating savings which will allow us to reinvest across the programme budget in other genres. 'These changes also allow us to consolidate our news operations and expand our national, international and regional news output and to build upon our proud history of trusted journalism at a time when our viewers need accurate, unbiased news coverage more than ever.'
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Loose Women star signs up for money-spinning new role away from ITV as stars face pay cuts and axings in ITV chaos
A LOOSE Women star has signed up for a money-spinning new role away from ITV, as the stars of the show face pay cuts. It comes after a major ITV shake-up was revealed this week which will see the female-led, lunchtime talk show cut to 30 weeks a year. 4 4 4 It means the full 26-strong pool of Loose Women. presenters and panellists will no longer be required. Up to a third of the cast, which includes Linda Robson, Denise Welch, Christine Lampard, Coleen Nolan and Charlene White, could be left without a seat at the table in the shake-up. Not one to take things lying down, one of the stars has already taken on a new job that will boost the coffers. Linda Robson has revealed she will be treading the boards this Christmas in panto. She will take center stage at Dartford's Orchard West Theatre. Theatre Director, Tal Rosen said: "We're absolutely delighted to announce Linda Robson is starring in this year's pantomime, Aladdin, as Jasmine's Mother. "As a much-loved household name, Linda will undoubtably bring her warmth, humour and unmistakable personality to Orchard West. "She is a perfect fit for Dartford this Christmas, and Aladdin is guaranteed to be a special festive production. "We look forward to welcoming Linda in her first panto role here in Dartford and we know our audiences will welcome this exciting news." MORE ITV CUTS Loose Women isn't the only show affected by these changes at ITV. Katie Price reignites bitter Loose Women feud seven years after panel exit, ranting 'I hated that show' Lorraine Kelly 's show has been cut to just 30 minutes a day and will also only air for 30 weeks of the year. Good Morning Britain, with hosts including Susanna Reid, Ed Balls and Kate Garraway, will take half an hour from Lorraine and will run from 6am to 9.30am. More than 220 jobs will be lost as part of the shake-up — almost half of the 450 employed on the four flagship shows GMB, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women. The reshuffle comes amid a desperate cost-cutting drive at the broadcaster, and follows changes already made to its soaps. But bosses insist the cuts will bolster other areas of the channel including new drama and sport. The overhaul was announced on Tuesday by Kevin Lygo, managing director of ITV 's media and entertainment division. He said: ' Daytime is a really important part of what we do, and these scheduling and production changes will enable us to continue to deliver a schedule providing viewers with the news, debate and discussion they love from the presenters they know and trust as well as generating savings which will allow us to reinvest across the programme budget in other genres. 'These changes also allow us to consolidate our news operations and expand our national, international and regional news output and to build upon our proud history of trusted journalism at a time when our viewers need accurate, unbiased news coverage more than ever.' 4
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Star-studded south Essex charity match to raise funds for children's hospice
CELEBRITIES are set to play off against staff from a beloved Hadleigh bar in a star-studded charity football match. Famous faces including Boyzone's Shane Lynch, presenter Linda Robson and Game of Thrones actor, Tamer Hassan will descend on Bowers & Pitsea Football Club later this month. They will play against members of staff from Fattys Bar as part of a fundraising evening for Little Havens children's hospice. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. "We're doing the match for Little Havens but also in honour of Paul Danan, the Hollyoaks actor who helped organise last year's match and sadly passed away earlier this year," said organiser, motivational speaker and celebrity player, Matthew Riggs. "We've got quite a few good celebrities coming down to play against the Fattys Bar team so I'm expecting it will be quite good fun. "There's also going to be an after-match event at the bar, with 100 per cent of all takings going to Little Havens." Community - The charity football match will take place at Bowers and Pitsea Football Club (Image: George Pizani) The match will be kicking off at 3pm at Bowers and Pitsea Football Club, with the Fattys Bar event starting at the Hadleigh High Street venue at 6pm. Little Havens, based in Thundersley, is Essex's only children's hospice, and provides end of life care to youngsters and support to families through the most difficult time of their lives. Support - A range of celebrities will be playing in this month's charity match (Image: Matthew Riggs) "It takes a huge amount of money to run the hospice each year and to provide care not only at the hospice but in the families' homes too," said a spokesperson for Fattys Bar. "All services provided are free to the families in Little havens care and this can only be provided because of the donations from the local community. "The football match was the idea of one of our regulars at Fattys Bar, Keiran Morgan, who is an ex professional football player." Star - Boyzone singer Shane Lynch will be among the players (Image: Ian West) A range of celebrities from the worlds of TV, music, film and sport will be playing in the match on Saturday May 24. Aron Lane, fundraising officer at Havens hospices said: 'We're incredibly grateful to Fattys Bar and everyone involved in the celebrity football match for their amazing support. Last year's event raised more than £4,000 for the hospice, which made a real difference to local families."
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Linda Robson admits to 'being envious' of Pauline Quirke's success after Birds of a Feather
Linda Robson has admitted to being 'envious' of her co-star and close friend Pauline Quirke's success as she landed huge roles after Birds of a Father Linda Robson has opened up about "feeling envious" of her close friend Pauline Quirke 's success after they starred in Birds of a Feather. On the latest episode of the Loose Women podcast, Linda Robson and Jane Moore took to the hot seat, where they discussed jealousy in friendships. As the pair received a dilemma from a listener, asking if it was "normal" to be jealous of their friend's successes, Jane asked Linda: "What about you and Pauline Quirke? You've known each other since you were ten years old. You've both been in the business, so were there ever times when you felt a bit jealous of your success?" Linda then responded: "I won't say that I felt jealous of her success, but sometimes I thought, 'Oh, I'd love to have a part like that,' because she'd done some amazing things in the past like Broadchurch and lots of other different things." She continued: "So, I've never been jealous of it but I just often thought I'd have loved to have gotten that part myself, and I've even told her that as well." Clarifying, Jane said: "So envious rather than jealous?" as Linda agreed. It comes after Linda opened up about feeling "really emotional" when Pauline Quirke's son gave an update on her dementia battle. Pauline's husband Steve Sheen announced the 61-year-old was retiring from public life in January. It came after she was first diagnosed with dementia in 2021. Speaking on The Podcast, Linda said: "Charlie rang me and just said she is doing really, really well at the moment. Sometimes she has down days but at the moment she is quite up about everything. "He said they got really, really excited when she said, 'Here, where's my mate Linda Robson?' So I got quite emotional when he told me that as well." Back in February, Maurice Gran, co-writer of Birds of a Feather, explained Pauline was experiencing trouble recognising her own family members. Linda and Pauline met when they were ten years old, and starred appeared together on Pauline's comedy sketch show Pauline's Quirkes in 1976, back when they were still both teenagers. Over a decade later, the pair shot to fame with beloved sitcom Birds of a Feather, in which they played Sharon Theodopolopodous and Tracey Stubbs - sisters who are brought together after their husbands are both imprisoned for armed robbery.
