Denise Welch Defends Comments on Dogs Amid Loose Women Tensions

Denise Welch addressed social media criticism on ITV's Loose Women, clarifying that she does not hate dogs but prefers some dogs, similar to children, and dislikes when they jump up or slobber on her. She mentioned her husband has been banned from cafes for asking dogs not to be there and emphasized the importance of dogs knowing their boundaries, which resonated with co-panelist Nadia Sawalha. Additionally, Welch celebrated her 67th birthday on the show and humorously mentioned her upcoming colonoscopy. She also responded to rumors about feuds among the Loose Women cast, insisting there are no rows between co-stars and expressing pride in the show's representation of women across a broad age range from 25 to 85. Welch highlighted the show's longevity and its role in celebrating older women's voices, dismissing online negativity. Moreover, during a beauty debate on the program, Welch shared her views on aging and vanity, noting her acceptance of her appearance and joking about her "vagina neck."