It could be the end of an era for Loose Women, as reports suggest Denise Welch is preparing to walk away from the ITV panel show in favour of a new life across the Atlantic.
The 67-year-old actress, who has been a familiar face on daytime TV for over a decade, recently caused a stir in the US after appearing on Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live. During the show, she spoke candidly about her son Matty Healy’s short-lived romance with Taylor Swift, admitting that “being Taylor’s mother-in-law was a role I’m glad I lost,” before clarifying that she had “nothing against her at all” but found the situation “tricky.”
Denise went on to explain: “You’re not allowed to say anything, and then Taylor writes a whole album about it. But Matty has taken it all in good grace. He’s happy now with his fiancée Gabriella, Gabbriette, who is gorgeous.”
While her comments ruffled some Swifties, insiders claim the actress has been flooded with opportunities in the US. A source told Closer that Welch, who recently visited Matty in Los Angeles to discuss wedding plans, also held “network talks for her own show segment,” adding that “a move to the US is very tempting for Denise – she really misses Matty.”
The source added that Welch feels a strong pull to be by her son’s side during what is described as “the peak of his career.” They said: “He’s getting married, and Denise doesn’t want to be pushed out by an entourage. As his mother, she is his confidant and doesn’t want to let him down. She is torn between her UK family and the US calling, but family always comes first.”
ITV’s Loose Women has also been hit with sweeping cuts, with episodes reduced to just 30 weeks a year starting in January 2026. According to the insider, “Denise embraces change. She sees that this could be the right moment. She wants stability and, in the golden chapter of her life, wants to choose what fits best. Family is everything, and emotionally she is torn.”
