Denise Welch showcased her figure in a plunging black swimsuit while enjoying a holiday on Sunday, just weeks after announcing her departure from ITV’s Loose Women.
The 68-year-old actress and broadcaster was pictured strolling in the sunshine in the striking one-piece, marking one of her first public appearances since confirming she was stepping away from the daytime panel show.
Welch announced on 13 August that she was leaving Loose Women after appearing on and off for almost 25 years. She said she wanted to concentrate on acting, describing it as her “first love” and the work she believed she was best at. ([rte.ie](https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0813/1587810-denise-welch-leaving-loose-women-to-focus-on-acting/?utm_source=openai))
She first became associated with the ITV programme in the early 2000s and returned to the panel in 2018 after a period away. Her television career has also included roles in Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, Benidorm and Hollyoaks. ([itv.com](https://www.itv.com/loosewomen/articles/denise-welch?utm_source=openai))
Welch said she would miss her former colleagues but intended to remain friends with them as she began what she called an exciting new chapter.
