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Kent Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes joins Loose Women panel

By: Cara Simmonds csimmonds@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 08:28, 07 September 2022

Updated: 08:39, 08 September 2022

An Olympic legend is set to join an all-female panel chat show.

Dame Kelly Holmes, who lives in Hildenborough, near Tonbridge, will be part of ITV's Loose Women permanently.

Dame Kelly Holmes has announced she will be joining the Loose Women team. Picture: John Westhrop

The 52-year-old will be joining the likes of Ruth Langsford, Kaye Adams, Nadia Sawalha and Charlene White.

Whistable's Janet Street-Porter is also a member of the team.

The daytime TV show features an all-female panel of four, who interview celebrity guests and discuss topical issues.

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In an interview with The Sun, Kelly said: “I am extremely excited about joining Loose Women.

“Having met a few of the panellists recently, I know that the shows will be full of energy, smiles, tears and lots of laughs.

ITV daytime's Loose Women panel. Picture: Ken McKay/ITV
Ruth Langsford, Kaye Adams, Nadia Sawalha and Charlene White. Picture: Nicky Johnston/ITV

“I hope I can bring my energy to the show and I will be up for doing any mad experiences that they throw at me.”

The Kent star has previously been a guest on the show, and most recently appeared to discuss her coming out story.

At the beginning of June, during Pride month, she announced she was gay – saying she "finally feels free."

Kelly, who won 800m and 1,500m gold at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, says family and friends have known for years.

In January she started making "Being Me", a documentary about her experiences, which was screened in June.

Kelly Holmes on her victory parade through Hildenborough and Tonbridge following her success at the Athens Olympics. Picture: Matthew Walker

Kelly will make her debut on Monday, September 12.

You can watch Loose Women weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV.

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