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Denise Welch fights back tears on Loose Women as she reveals real reason behind extended show absence

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Denise Welch made an emotional return to Loose Women on Tuesday, 12 February, as she explained the reason behind her extended absence from the ITV show.

The presenter, 66, opened up about her depression, revealing that she had been experiencing anxiety and panic attacks and collapsed in a hotel foyer in November 2024 during a busy work schedule.

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