It’s been reported today that former EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy – who also became a Celebrity Big Brother housemate earlier this year – is set to join the panel of hit ITV daytime show, Loose Women…

However, Denise Welch, who was also of course Natalie’s CBB co-star, has revealed that she’s considering quitting the show.

But beginning with Natalie’s news, she told the Daily Mirror, “Ever since Celebrity Big Brother people have been tweeting that they’d love to see me as a Loose Woman…

“And now it’s happening. I can be very opinionated.”

As to Denise – who’s currently starring in a stage adaptation of Steel Magnolias – she also told the paper, “I feel like I keep trying to juggle everything and I’m dropping things now and then. It’s been really tough.”

“I’m touring all around the country and then have to race back to the studio.

“I was already knackered trying to do them both before the tour even started and rehearsals were in London.

“Also, my boys are trying to adjust with Tim [Healy] and I splitting up and I want to be there for them to keep any eye on them and make sure they are okay.”

“I feel like I keep trying to juggle everything and I’m dropping things now and then. It’s been really tough.

“I’ve said after the tour is over I’m going to take a couple of months off to spend with my boys…

“Then I’ll see what happens after that and whether I’ll go back.

“Who knows what might come up between now and then? I love acting and I want to do more of it.”

Do you think Natalie’s a good choice for the panel? And how would you feel about Denise quitting?