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Loose Women's Charlene White confirms shake-up on ITV show as BBC star joins panel

Charlene White has confirmed a bit of a shake-up for Loose Women, as a very well known face from the BBC 'jumps ship' to be on the ITV show.

ITV newsreader Charlene was back at the head of the panel of the long-running lunchtime programme on Thursday, to join colleagues Jana Moore, Judi Love and Kelly Holmes as they discussed everything from going grey to 'toilet etiquette' after Gillian McKeith's rant at her I'm A Celebrity campmates on Wednesday night.

And, after the second ad break of Loose Women's latest episode, Charlene was heard announcing that former Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis will be joining the panel on Wednesday, May 3.

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The news was initially announced by ITV bosses earlier this week, in a release which revealed that ex EastEnders star actress Rose would be taking her seat on the Loose Women panel. to mark Deaf Awareness Week, joining Nadia Sawalha, Jane Moore and Kaye Adams, who has has previously shared her own hearing loss journey, resulting in her needing to wear a hearing aid.

During the show from 12.30pm, Loose Women fans will be able to watch the ITV1 version where subtitles will be available and a fully accessible version on ITVX with subtitles and an 'in vision' signer.

Confirming Rose's imminent arrival to the show, Charlene said: "A BAFTA winner, a Strictly winner and a star of the Square and inspiration to many of us....now Rose Ayling-Ellis joins pur panel, before Rose appeared on screen, signing and speaking as she said: "Join us for a Loose Women special to celebrate Deaf Awareness Week."

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