GK Barry, the 26-year-old TikTok star turned Loose Women panellist, has opened up about the show's dynamic and praised her co-stars. As the youngest panellist, she joins Olivia Attwood and Frankie Bridge in representing a younger generation on the ITV lunchtime show, which also features older anchors like Gloria Hunniford, 85.
“It’s so good,” GK said of the age range. “I feel like we are representing the sort of younger generation and the mouthy girls, as well, which is nice. I feel like our dynamic has worked really well on Loose – the whole panel just sort of moulds together, which is amazing. When I'm with Denise [Welch], I forget about her age, I'm absolutely obsessed with her, I think she's an icon.”
GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, also shared updates on her relationship with Portsmouth midfielder Ella Rutherford. The couple moved in together after their first date and now have three dogs. “Sensational,” GK told the Mirror. “We've got three dogs, it's really, really good.”
Despite not being a football fan, GK is taking part in Soccer Aid's 20th anniversary and training with Ella. “I'm learning how to dribble,” she said. “Learning what goal is ours that we have to shoot in. Ella's got me on a high protein diet, which is hell – a lot of eggs, a lot of mince, it's disgusting but I'm hoping that will make me automatically become a football.”
On the prospect of marriage, GK revealed Ella has asked when she will propose. “She asked me to be her girlfriend, so it's definitely me getting on the knee. But we need to explore more countries, see which we like, and then I can propose there. I'm not proposing in Skegness. She just needs to be patient — but patience isn't one of Ella's virtues!”
