Denise Welch, known for her candid opinions on Loose Women, has been tipped for a new career move by a former colleague. Comedian Lee Peart, who worked as the show's warm-up act for eight years, believes the Geordie star would excel in stand-up comedy.
Speaking to the Mirror, Peart praised Welch's storytelling ability, calling her a 'raconteur' and a 'true thespian'. He said: 'I would love to see Denise Welch do stand up, because honestly, she tells a story, she weaves it through. No one can tell a story quite like Denise.'
Welch has already enjoyed a successful career in television, with roles on Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, and Hollyoaks, as well as releasing a Christmas song last year. Peart, who is currently touring with fellow Loose Women star Judi Love, noted that Welch's outspoken nature sometimes attracts criticism, but he remains a fan.
Peart also discussed his own projects, including a podcast with Alan Carr titled Bottoms Up!, which he described as 'wine, gossip and chaos'. He praised Carr as 'the funniest man alive' and said the podcast aims to make wine accessible without snobbery.
