Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha has been dropped from the hit ITV show after being accused of sharing 'unhinged' conspiracy theories on social media. The 61-year-old was absent from the panel this week and will not appear next week, following allegations of anti-Semitic content in her online posts.
Continued YouTube Activity
Despite her break from ITV daytime, Sawalha was live on her 'Coffee Moaning' YouTube show this morning alongside her husband Mark Adderley, who was suspended from the Green Party over alleged 'anti-Semitic rants'. The couple reacted to local election results, with Sawalha again accusing 'dark forces' of smearing her spouse, particularly within the Labour Party.
ITV's Response
One Loose Women source claimed that while bosses 'love Nadia', both parties 'are having some space' before discussing any return. Another insider described the YouTube channel as containing 'dangerous' posts, noting that colleagues have complained about its increasingly conspiratorial nature, which appears to disguise anti-Semitism as anti-Israel rhetoric. There is growing concern for Sawalha's mental health.
ITV declined to comment on whether Sawalha, one of the longest-standing panellists, has been stood down. However, the Daily Mail understands the broadcaster has taken a dim view of her controversial comments. Another source described both ITV and Sawalha as needing 'space', with a meeting likely to review any potential return.
Background on Controversies
Sawalha last appeared on Loose Women at the end of April and typically features at least once a week. She was part of the original lineup when the show launched in 1999. Her husband, Mark Adderley, 55, regularly uploads questionable content to his YouTube channel, including videos referring to 'Israeli false flag' operations behind various incidents. Shortly after his suspension by the Greens, Sawalha posted a 21-minute rant blaming 'dark forces' and claiming her husband had been 'slandered'.
Despite his suspension, Adderley's name still appeared on ballot papers as a Green candidate in Croydon elections. The Campaign Against Antisemitism has called on ITV to investigate Sawalha, with a spokesperson questioning the 'dark forces' reference. Alex Hearn from Labour Against Antisemitism welcomed her removal, describing her posts as 'unhinged' and urging ITV to act before damage to the broadcaster's reputation.
