After bravely detailing her difficult few months, the Birds of a Feather actress has also said she is feeling more herself and has her family and friends to thank. Sharing her heartbreak over her first love, who she had daughter Lauren with, Linda said: "I caught him lots and lots of times, probably my biggest regret is that I didn't finish it earlier. Linda Robson revealed she would beg strangers to buy her alcohol when she was locked inside her house by her family, to stop her from purchasing them herself. However, she doesnt want to put on any more weight and Linda added that Mark has worried about her health in the past. Linda, 63, who has played Tracey Stubbs since 1989, said that her mum ended up turning against her former best friend Pauline while she was on Emmerdale. Gogglebox star brands show pantomime behind the scenes as she reveals shock secrets about tense filming. Linda Robson opens up about marriage heartache - Female First Linda revealed her daughter Lauren gave her an ultimatum in 2010 when she threatened to stop her caring for her grandchild if she didn't give it up. A 2020 special has been filmed for this Christmas but without Pauline Quirke who has retired from acting to put efforts in to other works. Linda and Mark, meanwhile, tend to keep their marriage out of the spotlight. Emmerdale spoilers: Soap first for Emmerdale as an all-male episode sees the villagers sharing their darkest secrets. Linda Robson returned to the ITV show after a year-long break in January last year after revealing that she had been hospitalised due to her severe OCD. Read more: Loose Women: Linda Robson tells Wayne Rooney to grow up after apology over hotel snaps. I was addicted to social media, do you remember?". 'People always said [Lauren] looked like Kate Moss,' she said, first speaking of her daughter's ordeal. Linda Robson and Tony Tyler have one child, a daughter Lauren Amy Robson who was born on 26 April 1983. [7] Robson made 3 appearances during Series 16, 28 appearances in Series 17, 44 appearances in Series 18, 35 appearances in Series 19, 57 appearances in Series 20, 34 appearances in series 21, 49 appearances in series 22 and for Series 23 Linda made 21 appearances as of December 2018. Linda Robson and her husband Mark Dunford share an age gap of around four years. Linda Robson has been happily married to her current husband for 26 years but still regrets being cheated on for so long in her first relationship. The couple appeared to have been on a shopping trip as they hopped out of the car with a number of carrier bags. Linda Robson reveals heartache that brought marriage 'to the brink Thankfully the star has since found happiness and is dating businessman partner Nick Feeney. "And we lived in the street next to each other.". She has been married to Mark Dunford since September 16, 1990. The Birds of a Feather star spoke. See you all soon.". But who is in the actress' family? The 63-year-old ITV panellist is currently married to husband Mark . The 59-year-old actress has been married to Mark Dunford for 27 years but admitted in a shock new interview that there were times when they were tempted to call things off as they suffered through some dark days. Linda Robson's marriage nearly ended during a "tough few years" but she and husband Mark Dunford are now happier than ever. Loose Women star Linda Robson admits marriage to husband nearly ended over social media, Loose Women: Linda Robson tells Wayne Rooney to grow up after apology over hotel snaps, I am Madeleine McCann girl shares big announcement: Our discoveries are shocking. But the Loose Women star made a very surprising revelation about her marriage this week during an appearance on the ITV show leaving viewers stunned. ", READ: Loose Women star Linda Robson reveals terrifying Christmas ordeal, MORE: Loose Women hosts' lavish houses: Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan, more. emaildigishowbiz@the-sun.co.ukor call us direct on 02077824220. Linda Robson reveals 'a few tough years' nearly ended her marriage to The Sun revealed police officers raced to the Loose Women's star's house twice in two weeks. Linda and Mark, 58, have been happily married since 1990 and share two children together. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Get all the biggest TV news straight to your inbox. EXCLUSIVE: Head teacher of leading grammar school is sacked for sending parents a list of striking teachers. Sprawling home where JonBenet Ramsey was found murdered in 1996 is listed for sale for $7 MILLION by current Royal Mail increase price of first class stamp by 15p to 1.10 in record-breaking hike. She added: "Times have moved on, I'm very happily married. Ben Hull in Coronation Street: Where have you seen Sarahs business contact before? The moment I knew my first marriage was over was when he couldnt make cauliflower cheese. and then he'd go out.". Linda and Mark have two children together; Louis, born in 1992, and Roberta, (known as Bobbie) born 1996. Inside Matt Hancock's 41-hour battle to save his career when photo of 'a snog and heavy petting' with aide Will Vladimir Putin's empress pay the ultimate price for his war on the West? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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", * Loose Women is on weekdays, ITV at 12.30pm, Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. As a result, Linda said shell keep dyeing her hair, using fake tan and plucking her chin hair until shes in her eighties. "Because I simply cant believe Im in this position again. I was like 'How have you made that up?'". I think he was just trying to make up an excuse to make himself feel better by trying to blame me for working.". Ben was a friend of Linda's son Louis and was killed at the age of 16 when he was knifed 11 times while out celebrating the end of their GCSEs. She attended Ecclesbourne Primary School, where Anna Scher started her Theatre School in 1968 with Linda and longtime pal and colleague Pauline Quirke being amongst the founding students. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Loose Women star Linda Robson reveals ongoing struggles | GoodTo 2023 FemaleFirst Ltd. all rights reserved. Linda's marriage is mostly kept private, but she did revealon Loose Women in 2017 how she and Mark met. [16] Her mother also died of cancer in August 2012. Robson played Maggie Moon in Shine on Harvey Moon, a British comedy drama television series made by Central Television for ITV from 8 January 1982 to 23 August 1985 and briefly revived in 1995 by Meridian. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Linda Robson was spotted out with husband Mark Dunford for the first time since police were called to her home over fears she was having a meltdown last month, Mark helped his long-time wife with the bags as they exited their car, Linda puffed on a cigarette - three years after giving an interview saying she'd kicked the habit, Linda is said to be on the road to recovery after a difficult time over the festive period, The star said she gave up smoking in 2010 after her daughter Lauren gave her an ultimatum, Linda had seemingly been on a shopping trip with her spouse, Cops race to Linda Robsons home over concerns for her wellbeing, Linda Robson spotted with husband Mark Dunford for the first time since police were called to her home over her erratic behaviour, Shamed Stephen Bear 'broke behind bars' as star's company struck off before he's jailed for 21 months, Inside Jesy Nelson's heartbreaking new video with cheating, gaslighting and shocking scenes as she plays her mum, Victoria Beckham and Nicola Peltz play happy families as they pose together in Paris after 'feud', Radio star rushed to hospital after suffering brain haemorrhage, Peter Andre and wife Emily look stunning as they dress as 'opposites' on night out in London, Katie Price in new row with ex Kieran as they clash over daughters hair makeover. In 2012, Robson took part in the twelfth series of I'm a CelebrityGet Me Out of Here!, coming in 9th place. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. By Minnie Wright 14:14, Sun, May 21, 2017 | UPDATED: 15:07, Sun . She confirmed her sugar-free diet and wine ban led to her having a "meltdown", leading to severe anxiety and OCD which controlled her. Robson made her debut as a guest panellist on Loose Women on 19 August 2003, appearing alongside Kaye Adams, Carol McGiffin & Terri Dwyer. She has been married to Mark Dunford since 16 September 1990. The 63-year-old actress shared her fears of her 30-year marriage to husband Mark Dunford breaking down after she contracted the virus. Lauren, 39, has two children of her own, making Linda one very proud grandmother. View our online Press Pack. 'We went to the agency and they took loads of photographs but somebody said to her, "You need to lose a little bit of weight". Weve had a few tough years when we could have easily called it a day, but we didnt,' she told The Sunday Mirror. She recently told HELLO:"I never thought I'd feel like this again, that I'd fall in love and get the chance to start a new life. The actress is on the mend after things 'got a bit much' over the festive period. In 2008 her then 16-year-old son Louis was famously left cradling his dying best friend Ben. They added: It all got a bit too much for Linda and the family, and thats why they called in police and experts. As a founder student of Anna Scher's Theatre School, Robson had a significant number of appearances on screen as a child actor. Linda's husband is Mark Dunford, 58. She revealed shes so much happier now shes put on some weight. Hes really into his music and writing all the time,' Linda said of her eldest son, who has, 10 years later, come out the other side. Linda has two children with her husband Mark Dunford who she married back in 1990 as well as another daughter from a previous relationship. Actress Linda Robson, 57, tells the Sunday Mirror how she. 6 of our favourite bags from the luxe new accessories label to know, Win 10,000 to kickstart your fashion career, 5 new spring denim cuts to flatter your figure. I feel [like its] been an issue. Related articles Linda Robson said Birds of a Feather . Linda Robson reveals she would beg strangers to buy her vodka Linda Robson: "Social media nearly ended my marriage", Linda Robson opened up about how her 31-year marriage to Mark Dunford had been affected due to her social media addiction, Linda opened up about her obsession over the apps, Linda previously spoke about her struggle with OCD when she returned to the show last year, Stacey Solomon says baby nursery 'looks like a unicorn threw up' but she loves it, Loose Women's Linda Robson red-faced after accidentally swearing over hot weather. Linda Robson shuts down rumour Loose Women co-stars are 'more than 6 of our favourite bags from the luxe new accessories label to know, Win 10,000 to kickstart your fashion career, 5 new spring denim cuts to flatter your figure. Linda Robson in IL - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages We've done a round up of all you need to know, WATCH: Anton du Beke gets teary on Loose Women, Linda's husband is Mark Dunford. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. AS the world continues to discuss Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolies split, a debate onthe divorce on Loose Women has prompted fresh heartache for panellist Andrea McLean. Hell say hes worried for my health because if I get too big I [feel] like Im in my forties or early fifties, not in my sixties. The pair have been happily married since 1990 and have two children, Louis, born in 1992, and Roberta ( Bobbie) born in 1996. "I used to babysit for Mark he was a couple of years younger than me I was 16 and he was 13 and a half, and he was a bit of a pain, to be honest," she shared. They share two biological children with each other. Robson's father was a chain-smoker, who died of lung cancer when he was 57. Loose Women panellist Linda Robson recently opened up about the difficulties she has faced over the past couple of years with medication and her mental health. The 63-year-old returned to the ITV show after a year-long break in January last year after revealing that she had been hospitalised due to her severe OCD. The Birds of a Feather star spoke candidly on Loose Women about how her first partner of 11 years was a "serial cheat" and she wished she had ended it sooner. "People think Im Snow White the most boring person in the world! I had just given birth to Bobbie but you just have to be strong and get on with it.". Published: 05:40 EST, 21 May 2017 | Updated: 15:41 EST, 22 May 2017. Im still in shock. We pay for videos too. Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Ken Bruce finishes his 30-year tenure as host of BBC Radio 2, Moment teenager crashes into back of lorry after 100mph police race, Alex Murdaugh unanimously found GUILTY of murder of wife and son, Isabel Oakeshott clashes with Nick Robinson over Hancock texts, Family of a 10-month-old baby filmed vaping open up, Ukrainian soldier takes out five tanks with Javelin missiles. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. But now Linda Robson, 59, has revealed that her personal life wasn't always as straight-forward as her career, admitting that she and her husband Mark Dunford were once on the brink of divorcing. "I used to babysit for Mark he was a couple of years younger than me I was 16 and he was 13 and a half, and he was a bit of a pain, to be honest. Lauren beat the condition after two years, when she was 19; but in 2008, more heartache ensued, when Ben Kinsella was stabbed to death. Actress Linda Robson reveals her 18 months of hell as she tried to hide her smoking from her family Kicking cigarettes is hard. The Loose Women panellist opened up during a discussion on Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce. Plastic surgeon reveals five cosmetic procedures she would NEVER get - from dangerous Brazilian butt lifts BEL MOONEY:Why does caring for my dad take over my life? MORE:Coleen Nolan responds to reports of a feud with Loose Women co-star Ruth Langsford, Linda recently returned to Loose Women after a break, In 2018, it was reported that the police had been called to Linda's house due to an altercation. The Loose Women star, 60, puffed on a cigarette as she spent the day with her long-time spouse - after saying she'd kicked the habit for health reasons in a 2016 interview. Robson had a minor role as Barbara, a young girl amidst a group of roaming teenagers, in the second series of the original BBC Survivors drama aired in 1976. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. [17][18], Robson is a fan of Boris Johnson and revealed on Loose Women that she used to see and chat with him when he lived in Islington. . News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. [8][9] In March 2015, it was announced that ITV had commissioned a third revived series (twelfth overall) which began airing in January 2016. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Coronation Street spoilers: Daisy faces Justin in court, but who will win? ", Linda went on: "You do think you're missing out, you're missing things, You wanna see what everyone is doing, the nice things.". Linda's mum Rita had two smoking-induced heart attacks and her dad Bobby died from lung cancer. Linda Robson spotted for first time since 999 dash amid fears - mirror Linda Robson responds to rumours of falling out with Pauline Quirke and Today's discussion saw the Loose Women panelists discuss whether it was time to take back control of kids' social media amid fears over mental health. Loose Women: Linda Robson talks cheating heartbreak as she reveals her first love still tries to blame her, She said her ex cheated on her when she was pregnant, Linda has a daughter Lauren with her first partner, The Loose ladies talk relationship regret. By registering to HELLO! Robson played Tracey Stubbs in the BBC sitcom Birds of a Feather from 1989 to 1998, starring with Pauline Quirke and Lesley Joseph. Linda is mother to Lauren, her eldest child from a previous relationship. "I wouldn't go anywhere without my phone. Linda and Mark, 58, have been happily married since 1990 and share two children together. Something went wrong, please try again later. Loose Women's Linda Robson shocks panel by admitting she's NEVER Robson subsequently appeared in programmes such as The Bill and Crossroads. Linda's marriage was also tested when she lost her father due to lung cancer in 1997. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Linda and Mark tied the knot back in 1990 and are parents to singer songwriter Louis, 30, and daughter Roberta (known as Bobby), 26. She handed over control of her social media to her daughter, Bobbie, after explaining it all got too much. The couple with her three children and grandchildren. The 'Loose Women' presenter previously explained: "When my children were growing up I was away a lot filming. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Linda Robson admits she was close to a breakdown over spiralling debts They have also lived in Lincoln, IL and Moweaqua, IL. Like this story? Loose Women: Linda Robson reveals marriage struggles over social media I've never undressed in front of my husband so when I put my pyjamas on, I go in the bathroom. Born and bred in London's Islington, Linda's lucky not to have been through the same grief herself. And then the police were called because they thought Id been kidnapped. Linda Robson reveals her daughter suffered from bulimia Robson has lived in Islington, London, all her life. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Loose Women's Linda Robson makes shocking confession about marriage to On 9 August 2007, she narrated a show for ITV, called Britain's Youngest Brides. Linda is best known for her work on 'Birds of a Feather' and while she loves acting, she now insists on only taking on projects that will keep her near her family. [16] Published: 10:40 GMT, 21 May 2017 | Updated: 20:41 GMT, 22 May 2017. She previously spoke about the lessons she is trying to teach them, including being careful with money. She continued: "I wanna thank my family, my friends and my Loose Woman team for all their patience and love, I couldn't have done it without them. Linda Robson admits 31-year marriage nearly ended over social - mirror How Prince Harry's chat with guru who compared Hamas terrorists to Jews who battled the Nazis has appalled JAN MOIR: Goodbye Ken, the world always seemed safer with you on the airwaves, Abstaining from masturbating RAISES risk of anxiety, depression and erectile dysfunction, study warns. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. A year on, she confessed she was "anxious" about taking control back. Linda is related to Noel Robson and Joseph F Robson as well as 2 additional people. Linda is a proud grandma to Lauren's two daughters. Both Lauren and Louis, however, were each subjected to traumatic events, which tested Linda and Mark's marriage, seemingly bringing it to the brink. Both Lauren and Louis, however, were each subjected to traumatic events, which tested Linda and Mark's marriage, seemingly bringing it to the brink. Loose Women star Linda Robson has admitted her 13-year marriage nearly fell apart, after she became addicted to social media. And we lived in the street next to each other. However, his ex-wife/long time partner Linda Robson is best known for playing Tracey Stubbs in the sitcom Birds of a Feather (1989-1998, 2014-2020 . TV star: She's known best for her role in sitcom Birds Of A Feather and her appearance on the Loose Women panel, Frank talk: Linda Robson, 59, has revealed that her personal life hasn't always been easy, and that she and her husband Mark Dunford's marriage was on the verge of ending. Linda Robson has been spotted out and about for the first time since police were reported to have raced to her home twice in two weeks. She later wed Steve Toms in 2009 and filed for divorce in 2011. The panel were discussing taking detoxes from technology, and their own mass use of devices. But Linda claimed her actions were the result of a rare, allergic reaction to the antidepressant. I wanna thank my family, my friends and my Loose Woman team for all their patience and love, I couldnt have done it without them.