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Carol McGiffin: Pandemic Was 'Camel's Back' on Loose Women
9 Apr
Summary
- McGiffin left Loose Women due to contract offer and free speech concerns.
- She stated the pandemic was the 'straw that broke the camel's back'.
- McGiffin cited increased policing and offense as reasons for leaving.
Former Loose Women presenter Carol McGiffin has spoken out about her departure from the long-running chat show. McGiffin, who appeared on the program in two stints between 2000 and 2023, stated that the pandemic was the ultimate reason she decided to leave.
She described the early days of Loose Women as "brilliant" and "hilarious," contrasting it sharply with its later format. McGiffin explained that she felt increasingly censored and that there was pressure for panelists to conform to a particular viewpoint.
McGiffin also revealed that a difficult contract offer from the channel in April 2023 contributed to her decision. She further alluded to a free speech row stemming from an interview where she expressed concerns about a less policed and more restrictive media landscape.
Currently semi-retired, McGiffin expressed contentment with her life, enjoying a period of relaxation with her husband in the South of France and has dismissed rumours of a return to save the show.
