Carol McGiffin has insisted there is no chance of a comeback to Loose Women. According to Daily Mirror - Main, Carol McGiffin described a massive row with a co-star over her refusal to say she was on the side of Ukraine during the early days of the Russian war. She hit out at intolerance she felt from the show and what she believed were leftists. On social media, McGiffin stated: 'Just wanted to say I did not instigate this article but I’m flattered that [they] even ask the question ‘could she save the show’!!! And, for the record, not a chance of a return. I am very happy being semi-retired and living a lovely life with my gorgeous husband in the South of France. Thank you.'
Carol McGiffin first appeared as a panellist on ITV's Loose Women in 2000, marking the start of her long tenure on the popular daytime talk show. She is very happy being semi-retired and living with her husband in the South of France, where she has embraced a quieter lifestyle away from television.
Just wanted to say I did not instigate this article but I’m flattered that [they] even ask the question ‘could she save the show’!!! And, for the record, not a chance of a return. I am very happy being semi-retired and living a lovely life with my gorgeous husband in the South of France. Thank you.
Carol McGiffin had a massive row with a co-star towards the end of her time on Loose Women over her refusal to support Ukraine outright in the early days of the Russian war. She refused to say she was on the side of Ukraine during the early days of the Russian war, a stance that sparked significant controversy. Carol McGiffin disclosed that the co-star she had the row with was Kaye Adams, highlighting tensions that contributed to her departure.
Kaye Adams has been one of the main anchors on Loose Women since its inception in 1999, making her a central figure on the program. Loose Women is currently off air and has been reduced to 30 weeks a year amid ITV budget cuts, reflecting broader challenges in the television industry.
There was someone on the show that day and we had this massive, massive, massive row before the show. Because I refused to say I am on the side of Ukraine; I wasn't on anyone's side, I wanted to look at what had happened historically and what might be the reason for this.
Carol McGiffin was married to Chris Evans in the 1990s, a high-profile relationship that garnered media attention. She tied the knot with Mark Cassidy almost a decade ago, and they now reside together in France, where she enjoys her semi-retired life.