Denise Welch’s Viral Moment
In a recent episode of Loose Women, the charismatic Denise Welch playfully alluded to her infamous hot air balloon adventure, which took the internet by storm earlier this year. The 66-year-old presenter referenced the now-famous phrase “if you know, you know,” humorously evoking the wild rumors that once had fans wondering about her whereabouts.
The Fake News Frenzy
Denise found herself trending on X (formerly Twitter) after a cleverly crafted fake news article suggested she had gone missing during a hot air balloon ride over the Pyrenees. Jane Moore, her co-host on Loose Women, jokingly remarked, “We’re lucky you’re here. You had the nation in a panic!” As the audience laughed, Welch recounted how a journalist friend had contacted her about the viral rumor.
According to the article, Denise was last seen crossing the English Channel in her hot air balloon, which then supposedly vanished near Calais, France. The Kent police even issued updates claiming they were looking for her, leading to a plethora of memes and jokes. “It started trending in the US where nobody knows me,” Denise quipped, adding that even Donald Trump was caught up in the memes, humorously depicted as coordinating search efforts.
Instagram Insights
Months later, the star took to her Instagram, sharing a photo of herself with a model hot air balloon, cheekily captioning it, “If you know you know…” This playful nod only added fuel to the hilarious saga surrounding her viral moment.
American Talk Show Debut
Adding another feather to her cap, Denise recently made her American television debut on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. With infectious enthusiasm, she shared, “It was my American talk show debut, of course, because nobody has a clue who I am over there!” Some viewers noted a slight American twang to her voice, to which Denise humorously responded, denying any shift in her Geordie accent.
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Conclusion
Catch Denise and the rest of the Loose Women panel weekdays at 12:30 PM on ITV1, or stream the show on ITVX. Stay tuned for more delightful updates and entertainment news!