The youngest ever Loose Women panellist speaks out

GK Barry, the 26-year-old TikTok star and podcaster, has made headlines with her claims that some people just don't like seeing opinionated women on TV.

Speaking to the Daily Mail's Tales from the Celebrity Trenches, Barry argueed that a double standard in how outspoken women are peerceived compared to men lies at the heart of critcisms of the daytime show .

A double standard in the media

Barry, who joined Loose Women in 2024, believes that a stigma in the media exists, where all the Loose Women are seen as hating each other.

However, she claims that this is far from the truth, saying 'When I am in a room full of those women, it's the best.'

Barry also dismissed rumours of unrest behind the scenes, saying 'I don't think people like seeing opinionated women, that's what I have noticed coming into the industry.'

The impact of online trolls

Barry revealed that she has been subjected to online abuse , with some people trying to claim that she is a man due to her deep voice.

She also shared that someone had made up a rumour that she cheated on her girlfriend with Curtis Pritchard at a nightclub.

What's next for Loose Women?

Despite the show's recent difficulties, including the departure of veteran panellist Nadia Sawalha and the scrapping of its live studio audience, Barry remains optimistic about the future of the show.

She believes that the show's strong-minded women are what make it so popular, saying 'There's a lot of strong-minded women on there, and I think they just hate to see it coming.'