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Holly Bishop

EXPLAINED: Denise welch breaks down in tears over son matty healy as loose women panel rush to comfort her | Rare Historical Photos

Denise Welch burst into tears live on air over her son Matty Healy, with her Loose Women co-stars rushing to comfort her.

Appearing on the ITV panel show on Tuesday (8 July), the 67-year-old became emotional when discussing motherhood, revealing her biggest parenting regret.

Welch said: “When you do reflect you have to forgive yourself, we were all very busy and we didn't have a handbook. We did the best we could.

“I always get emotional. Because I wish I could re-do bits of, particularly, Matty's childhood, was coping with addictions and self-medication,” she said, before being overcome with emotion.

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