Denise Welch denies death rumors after balloon incident

Denise Welch humorously addressed baseless rumors claiming she had died in a hot air balloon crash. Following unverified reports that she had 'gone missing' during a flight across the English Channel, the 66-year-old TV personality took to Instagram to mock the speculation. Welch shared a post with the headline 'Hot Air Balloon Carrying Denise Welch Disappears En Route from the UK to France,' stating, 'Thank goodness they found me!!!' and accompanied by laughing emojis. She continued to poke fun by sharing a Simpsons meme and a fictional tweet about Lady Gaga searching for her. Fans on social media joined in the banter, expressing disbelief over the rumors. Welch wrapped up her lighthearted response with a playful video of a paper hot air balloon, joking about the fictitious adventure.