ITV’s Loose Women was the stage for a mix-up that had viewers amused, as host Coleen Nolan accidentally looked past her co-star Linda Robson on live television.
Coleen was in the driving seat for the April 30 episode of the chat show, joined by Janet Street-Porter, Linda Robson and the Heart Radio sensation Kelly Brook.
Before heading on a commercial break, Coleen hyped up what was still to come, hinting that Linda would soon share about her bond with Anne Hathaway and how they both cheer for Arsenal Football Club.
But, post-advert return saw an awkward moment when Coleen breezed past Linda’s anticipated segment, turning instead to Janet to open up about the significance of celebrating anniversaries.
Realising she had mistakenly cued Janet to voice her opinion instead of Linda, the ex-singer quickly caught on to her mistake, reports Belfast Live.
Further jitters escalated when Coleen, mid-request for Janet’s views on historical romances, corrected herself – halting abruptly to clarify: “We’re not, I’m not [going to you next].”
In a bid to ease the tension, she followed it up telling Janet: “I’m saving you.” With a bit of humour, Janet quipped back: “You’re giving me time to come up with my answer,” seemingly unfazed by the scheduling hiccup.
Coleen, keen to get back on track, gestured towards Linda, asserting: “Linda, I’m going to ask you.” Now thrown off too, Linda responded with just a “What?” which sent the audience into fits of giggles, witnessing the panel navigate their on-air uncertainty.
The host owned up to her slip-up, apologising to Linda: “Sorry, sorry, I forgot to mention I was so excited to get to Janet’s love life that I forgot to mention about this Hollywood connection.”
When given the opportunity, Linda excitedly shared her link to Hollywood A-lister Anne Hathaway, who happens to be a massive Arsenal fan, just like Linda’s son Louis Dunford.
The Loose Women star and her son Louis recently were trending on social media after it came out that Louis is the brains behind Arsenal F. C.’s anthem, The Angel (North London Forever), well-loved and sung by fans across the globe.
Anne Hathaway, an avid supporter herself, showed some love by singing Louis’ hit on social media, a performance that aired on Loose Women and left everyone touched.
Back in the studio, Linda, clearly moved by the moment, confessed: “I think I might cry.” Spotting Linda’s emotional state Coleen offered support asking: “Are you ok, love, do you want a tissue?”
Masking her emotions from the cameras, Linda responded to the host: “I’m alright,” and they carried on with the programme.
Loose Women airs weekdays on ITV1, from 12:30pm.
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