Judi Love says neither Coleen Rooney or Rebekah Vardy are ‘winning’ after Wagatha ‘madness’

Judi Love has given her take on the gripping Wagatha Christie case as Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy wait to hear the judge's verdict in their libel case.

The Loose Women panelist tells us how she feels in her exclusive OK! column, where she also reflects on the devastating Buffalo shootings, gives praise to the UK's first Afro hair advert and opens up on loneliness in the Black community.

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Style queen

I’m still on such a high from my Very clothing line launch party last week! It was amazing to have my Loose Women girls there and my family and friends. It’s such a monumental moment for me to have my own clothing range and to see people wearing things I’ve designed.

I also did my first-ever live shopping event on Thursday. It was great to work with the models, Trina Nicola and Queen MoJo. Styling them and speaking to them about the different issues with clothing – like getting the right top to cover your chest or back – and being able to share experiences that put you off wearing particular clothing was great.

We’ve all been through it. But now there are clothes and styles out there for everyone.

Heartbreak in Buffalo

Another white supremacist has gone on a shooting spree in the US, this time in a Black neighbourhood in Buffalo. The main comment, apart from sadness and hurt, is the outrage over the peaceful arrest of the killer.

So many Black people have been killed by the police when either unarmed or wrongly arrested and stopped. My heart goes out to the families and the Black community again.

So much has changed over the past two years amid the global Covid pandemic and yet somehow war, poverty and racism have not.

We long for the day that brings peace to us all.

WAGs at war!

I’ve been seeing the fallout of the “Wagatha Christie” trial between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy. It’s sad that this is being aired on the news when there’s lots going on in the world.

It seems like there was an issue in their friendship before this but they never addressed it, and it’s led to the point that Coleen had to see if her friends were selling stories about her.

It’s OK to end a friendship so that it doesn’t get to this stage. Let’s be honest, neither of these women are winning in this whole madness!

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First Afro hair advert

I keep seeing an advert on TV for Afrocenchix – it’s the first Black hair product that’s been advertised in the UK. I can’t believe it! It’s quite shocking, considering I’ve lived here all of my life.

It’s great to see it but I’m not going to lie, I was so shocked. I screamed and I was recording it and sending it to people.

It makes you realise how much we’ve seen subliminal messages and have just seen it as the norm. This is why representation really matters.

Tackling Black loneliness

Data from the Mental Health Foundation suggests that Black people are more lonely than the general population, which is concerning and sad.

Black people have faced segregation and racism, and constantly have to have this conversation. But still today, some people will say, “I don’t understand how Black people are discriminated against.”

All of these factors and social inequality can cause isolation, mental health issues and loneliness.

Unfortunately, the systemic issues of racism stop many Black people seeking help.

Fortunately, there are podcasts and other creative groups trying to open spaces to spread #BlackJoy and #Blackexcellence, without having to explain why.

I’d encourage anyone feeling lonely to find a safe space that allows you to speak your truth and be supported.

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