Loose Women turns 25! Current stars come together for a stunning silver-themed photo shoot to mark the ITV panel show’s anniversary

Loose Women is celebrating its 25th anniversary and to celebrate this milestone, the show’s current stars came together for a stunning silver-themed photoshoot.

The ITV panel show first aired on September 6, 1999 and to celebrate turning 25, stars including Denise Welch, Kelly Holmes and Christine Lampard donned their most glamorous silver ensembles for a group photo.

Former EastEnders actress Nadia Sawalha and journalist Jane Moore – who appeared together in the very first episode – were among those depicted.

Meanwhile, long-term anchor Ruth Langsford, who appeared in episode two, was also seen in a glittering wrap dress with cap sleeves.

Birds of a Feather star Linda Robson – who first appeared on the show full-time in 2012 – also beamed in a sequin number for the occasion, as did broadcasting legend Janet Street-Porter, who recently marked her 1,000th episode on the panel.

Coleen Nolan happily threw her head up as she did away with her signature bangs, almost 24 years after she first appeared on the chat show.

I’m A Celebrity’s Charlene White – who took over from former weather girl Andrea McLean as anchor in 2020 – beamed as she cozy up to musical theater actress Brenda Edwards.

Original panelist Kaye Adams opted for a dark gray dress with a high neckline, while former Coronation Street star Denise dazzled in an embroidered dress with a plunging neckline.

Activist Katie wore a metallic figure-hugging number, while former Casualty actress Sunetra Sarker wore a blazer-style dress, and Love Island star Olivia Attwood showed off her figure in a form-fitting high-neck garment as part of the shoot.

Comédienne Judi Love – who was recruited to appear on the show after producers spotted her on Instagram – also stuck to the bright silver theme in a tulle and satin dress, alongside Saturday singer Frankie Bridge, who opted for a statement metallic pleated dress.

Christine Lampard shone in a bejeweled dress with a racer neck, while Olympian Kelly dazzled in a figure-hugging ruffled dress.

Other famous faces to have appeared over the years include former cruise ship singer Jane McDonald, who recently made an emotional return to the agency, and Katie Price, who was a regular from 2015 to 2018.

In addition to tackling a range of taboo topics, some of the biggest guests to appear over the years include Britney Spears, Whoopi Goldberg, Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift.

The ITV panel show first aired on September 6, 1999 and to celebrate turning 25, stars including Denise Welch, Kelly Holmes and Christine Lampard donned their most glamorous silver ensembles for a group photo

Meanwhile, long-running presenter Ruth Langsford, who appeared in episode two, was also spotted in a glittering wrap dress with cap sleeves (pictured with Coleen Nolan, Janet Street Porter and Brenda Edwards)

Loose Women editor Sally Shelford said: ‘Over the past 25 years, Loose Women has tackled taboos and spoken about issues not openly discussed on television, including domestic abuse, menopause, miscarriage and bereavement.

“Our incredible audience in the studio and at home has always been the fifth Loose Woman, and we promise we will continue to talk, share and shine a light on important topics like this for our amazing viewers.”

However, one notable absence from the picture was Stacey Solomon, who cast doubt on whether she will ever return to the ITV show after revealing her surprise career change earlier this summer.

The former singer has built a career in television presenting since she first came to public attention, recently winning her first National Television Award for her Sort Your Life Out series.

Despite appearing on Loose Women more than 350 times, Stacey’s only appearance this year was on the panel in June, and before that she appeared in December 2023.

Stacey also served as a brand ambassador for In The Style in 2021, but recently announced plans to take a step back from the big job so she could focus on her family.

Despite appearing on Loose Women more than 350 times, Stacey Solomon was noticeably absent from the photo

Stacey was left speechless when she won her first National Television Award for Sort Your Life Out earlier this month and walked the red carpet with her eldest son Zach, 16

Stacey – who has Zachary, 16, Leighton, 12, from previous relationships, as well as Rex, five, Rose, two, and 19-month-old Belle with Joe Swash – said: ‘This year I’ve been thinking a lot about balancing work and family and things that had to be given priority.’

In 2023, Stacey’s only other appearance on the show was in November, seven months after she gave birth to her youngest, but at that point she had not appeared regularly for over 18 months.

But by then she had already appeared as a judge on Bake Off: The Professionals, taking over the role of comedian Tom Allen.

Linda Robson, Stacey’s only co-star to attend her 2022 Pickle Cottage wedding, explained The sun that the mother of five is ‘too busy’ to return to full-time work, as she has her hands full with various other projects.

She said: ‘I’d like her to come back, she’s a really good loose woman – she’s very honest. But I think she’s wearing too much.

“She has her own show and she and Joe are in their cottage. She’s still very welcome, but she’s so busy.’

Until 2021, it wasn’t unusual for Stacey to appear up to three times a week, but lately she’s been appearing less and less.

The former X Factor contestant started her BBC series in 2021 and the clean-themed reality show has gone from strength to strength

Stacey recently shared an emotional message announcing she is stepping back as an InTheStyle ambassador