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Linda Robson breaks silence on Loose Women feud - and 'fall out' with Birds of a Feather co-star

Loose Women has really come under the spotlight in recent weeks, amidst numerous reports of feuds and fallings out amongst the ladies.

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And now Linda Robson, who first joined the panel in 2012, has had her say.

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Asked about the rumours of behind-the-scenes squabbles, she told the Mirror: "Just because it's a women's show people always ask, 'Do we get on?' We do get on. They wouldn't ask that of a man about a men's show, would they? We all meet up with each other all the time.

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"Janet Street Porter rang me every day when I was off. People can be a bit scared of Janet - but she’s actually a pussycat, a really lovely caring woman.”

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Linda first joined the Loose Women panel in 2012

Linda, 63, also spoke about her bond with Brenda Edwards, whose son Jamal passed away suddenly on 20 February.

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"I went to see Brenda,” she shared. “I don't think she really knows what's hit her yet. They're a really tight-knit family. We just want her to know we all love her and are there for her."

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The star remains good friend with Pauline Quirke

False Loose Women reports aren't the only thing exasperating Linda – so too are claims that she has fallen out with her Birds of a Feather co-star, Pauline Quirke.

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"People say Pauline and I have fallen out," she said. "Obviously I couldn't see her during lockdown but I've seen her since. She just doesn't want to act anymore. She's had enough - it's long hours. She's concentrating on her drama academies. She's very hands on, going to classes and all that.

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Birds of a Feather was originally broadcast from 1989 to 1998

"I see Lesley [Joseph] all the time because we won Celebrity Coach Trip last year. And during the lockdowns I would leave funny things on her doorstep, like Tena Lady and hair dye!"

Linda also confirmed that when she was ill, both Pauline and Lesley regularly rang her, adding: "They were both a big support and really there for me."

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