Nolan hails new 'Loose Women' panellist

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Coleen Nolan has predicted that new Loose Women panellist Rachel Agnew will be a successful addition to the show.

Agnew will join the regular lineup on the programme five times over the next few months after winning a competition, The Mirror reports.

Nolan said: "When I first read Rachel Agnew's application to join the team I was laughing out loud.

"In her audition tape, Rachel described herself as a '43-year-old Jewish, Welsh, asthmatic, opinionated, self-employed, overweight, single mother'. She sounded perfect for the job to me!"

She added: "Don't miss her on screen - I'm sure she is going to be a lot of fun."