A special spin-off episode of Loose Women in Loose Men will air today (Thursday, May 18) with Vernon Kay leading the panel.

The all-male version of the ITV lunchtime chat show is being aired to mark Mental Health Awareness Week.

Former Love Island contestant and now professional boxer Tommy Fury will be making his debut on the show.

The Chase's Paul Sinha will also be making his first appearance, whilst musician and actor Martin Kemp will be making a return to the panel.

In a promo clip for the special, Vernon says: "Yes, we’ll be feeling the fear and doing it anyway - because when it comes to us lads, loose talk can save lives."

In the trailer, Tommy teased that he and his fellow panellists will "let their guards down", whilst Martin promised that the episode will "break through the barricades" and Paul committed to "open up like never before".

Why is Loose Men happening?

Loose Men first aired as a one-off special in November 2020 to mark International Men's Day and featured JLS singer Marvin Humes, comedian Iain Stirling, Boyzone star Ronan Keating and radio host Roman Kemp at the desk.

The spin-off has since returned for a series of sporadic episodes, either to mark Mental Health Awareness Week or International Men's Day.

It has seen the likes of Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe, actor Larry Lamb and former rugby player Mike Tindall discuss various tough topics at lunchtime.

Loose Men will air on Thursday, May, 18 at 12.30 pm on ITV1 and ITVX.