Katie Price has already made several guest appearances on the hit show, but insiders claim some of the team on Loose Women are up in arms after hearing the former glamour model is being considered for a more permanent role on the TV programme.
According to sources, there’s tension behind the scenes with fears the outspoken star could rub some of the show’s famous faces up the wrong way.
Several weeks ago, Jordan raised eyebrows during the live show after a voiceover announced she’d be joining the panel and she failed to emerge on stage.
Moments later, she walked out on set unexpectedly with the cameraman and said: “Sorry, it was my contact lens. Then I was waiting in the wrong place to come out. Oh well, that’s what happens with live TV.”
A source reveals: “Some of the team have heard Katie is being considered for a regular role on the show and they’re really worried she might not be a good fit and hasn’t got enough experience to cope with live TV.”
Read the full story in this week’s Closer – out now!