Denise Welch shocked fans of ITV's Loose Women this morning as she announced some exciting news.
The presenter appeared alongside panellists Nadia Sawalha, Charlene White and Linda Robson as she told of how she has a new addition to her family.
The 63-year-old has previously made no secret of her desire to become a grandmother and declared today that she has finally become one - to a dog.
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Charlene began the conversation as she said: "Denise, I'd like to talk about your exciting news because you became a grandmother."
Denise replied, as she referred to her two sons and stepson. She said: "I did! As you all know I've made no secret of the fact that I'm desperate, desperate for a grandchild. Matt, Louis, Lewis...."
She continued: "Matty and Twigs, his girlfriend, have got a little dog. It's like, 'are 'you a child person? Are you a dog person?' I like some children, I like some dogs.
"But I met my little grand-dog yesterday, Bam Bam, and he is the oddest little looking thing. He's a Brussels Griffon and he looks like a little Gremlin. This little dog, I just don't know. I don't know whether I did feel a pull because it's Matty's dog!"
Charlene explained that she had saw the news on Denise's social media and she thought: "Oh Denise, that's just not a thing! Having a grand-dog is not a thing!"
But Denise defended herself as she said: "Oh my God I'm a fairy dog-mother, of course it's a thing!
"The thing is you can hand them back but I am still desperate. It's not going to replace having a grandchild."
Some fans were in disagreement with Denise being so desperate for a grandchild and shared their thoughts on Twitter.
Danielle said: "Denise 'I'm desperate for a grandchild' I wish parent's would stop pushing their wants on their children! #LooseWomen."
Andy said: "Denise wanting a Grandchild.... One day you will find out that life is not all about you... Your children have the choice whether they want kids or not... #LooseWomen."
But others instead agreed with Denise and shared how they are in similar situations themselves.
One user said: "Nothing wrong with a dog having a Grand Ma. Or in our case a Nanny. Tell mine he's going to see Nanny and he can't get to the car quick enough. #LooseWomen."
Loose Women airs weekdays from 12.30pm on ITV and the ITV Hub
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