Loose Women star GK Barry has opened up about her time on the ITV chat show and revealed she was left “nervous” before she made her debut on the panel

GK Barry has opened up about what it’s like working on Loose Women (Image: Rex Features)

GK Barry has spilled the beans on a touching behind-the-scenes moment with her Loose Women colleague before her first appearance.

The TikTok sensation, better known as Grace Keeling, made a splashy entrance onto the ITV stage last month, quickly winning over viewers with her charm. Despite her seemingly effortless demeanour while discussing hot topics with the other panellists, Grace was actually battling nerves before stepping into the spotlight.

She has revealed what it’s really like to be part of the popular daytime programme. She enthused about her experience, saying: “I have absolutely loved doing Loose Women.”

Grace admitted to feeling jittery initially but praised the warmth and support from everyone on set. She shared a special mention for Denise, who she knew beforehand, saying: “Denise has been amazing as I knew her before. So, she was really lovely,” reports the Daily Star.

Coleen Nolan helped ease her nerves (Image: GK Barry/Instagram)

The blonde bombshell admitted she was “nervous” before she walked on stage (Image: Kate Green/Getty Images)

She also recounted how Coleen played a part in easing her anxiety: “Everyone I have met on the show has been great. I was sat next to Coleen for the first show, and I said to her that I was nervous.”

Coleen’s reassuring conversation was just what Grace needed to settle her nerves: “She had this lovely chat with me, and it really helped calm my nerves.”

The celebrity explained that producers encouraged her to showcase her lively personality on the show, even if it meant speaking her mind without restraint. When questioned about the guidance she received prior to filming, she shared: “I was just told to be myself from the first episode and that’s what I have done.”

She also mentioned that she hasn’t received any reprimands yet and is scheduled to make another appearance on the ITV show later this month.

The TV personality expressed her enthusiasm for participating in the show, stating: “I really enjoyed doing the show and I’m back on later this month.” This news coincides with her collaboration with Tequila Rose for their upcoming Pink Gala event.

Tequila Rose Brand Manager Sophie McLeay expressed her excitement, saying: “We are super excited to be painting Manchester pink and throwing our first ever Tequila Rose Pink Gala. Grace is the perfect host to wrap up our endless pink summer, with a night of elegance, glamour and of course THE PINK DRINK.

“To honour our brand fans, we have released an exclusive competition to give members of the public a chance to win tickets to the pinkest event of the year.”