Jenny Eclair leaving Loose Women after 'falling out with co-stars'

Jenny Eclair is leaving her slot on the Loose Women panel after allegedly falling out with her co-stars.

The TV comic confirmed today (June 14) that she is departing from the ITV daytime series, claiming that she had "a hoot" working on the talk show for a year.















"I've had a brilliant time at Loose Women over the past year. It's been an absolute hoot and I've met some really lovely people," said Eclair.

"I just want to say thanks to everyone at ITV for 12 months of many laughs and I wish Loose Women, and all who sail on her, all the love and luck.

"There are no hard feelings on either side and I'm happy to offer my services behind the Loose Women desk should there be any last-minute emergencies. After all, I only live down the road."

However, according to reports in The Mirror, a divide between Eclair and other show regulars is the main reason that she is quitting the show.

The tabloid claims that Eclair rarely spoke to Loose Women regulars Carol McGiffin, Carol Vorderman, Denise Welch, Andrea McLean and Sally Lindsay behind the scenes.

"It is no secret that there is tension backstage between some of the women," said a show insider. "Jenny never fully integrated with the other women and feels now is the time to move on."