Judi Love shares heartache over late parents

Judi Love still struggles to cope with the death of her parents and feels devastated they are not around to see her achieve her dreams.

The ‘Loose Women’ star’s TV career has taken off in recent years, landing a regular slot on the ITV panel show in 2020 and taking part in ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in 2021 - but her big regret is that neither her mum or dad are able to celebrate her success with her.

She told Closer magazine she broke down in tears while watching a segment on ‘Good Morning Britain’ recently as it reminded her of what she’s lost: “It was a big cry, it was just from feeling emotional and happy about where I am.

“I was watching this poet called Hussain Manager … and he was talking about having a dream all your life, and your parents supporting you and then when you get there, they’re no longer here to reap the benefits. Oh man, that’s something I think about.”

Judi’s mum died in 2009 after a battle with dementia and she lost her father in 2021 after spending a year caring from him while he was ill.

The comedian admitted it hurts not being able to talk to them about her life.

She added: “I wish I could say, ‘Hey mum, come and look at what I’ve done.’ I lose my dad last year, too and it’s those people you wish you could share it all with, especially as they’re the ones who sacrificed so much for me.”

She concluded by saying: “Those are the things that make me the most emotional. And sometimes you just need to let it out - have a cry and carry on.”