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90s pop star Kavana has revealed he was handed a lifetime ban from ITV’s Loose Women after turning up drunk for an appearance in 2007. The singer, best known for hits like “I Can Make You Feel Good” and “Crazy Chance,” shares the story in his emotional new memoir Pop Scars, which details his battles with fame, addiction and recovery.
The 47-year-old entertainer recalls that his ban from the daytime panel show was one of several “low points” in his career during a period when alcohol had taken over his life. In the book, he admits that his memories of the actual broadcast are hazy, but that certain moments still come back to him in flashbacks.
“I can’t remember much of my ‘performance’ on Loose Women apart from the odd flashback, which every time one comes I slug a mouthful of beer at the harrowing thought,” he writes.
According to Kavana, the fallout began shortly after the episode aired when his agent left him an urgent message. Recalling the conversation, he says they told him: “I’m afraid they’re not happy with you. They have given you a lifetime ban on Loose Women. You can never go on again.”
Kavana says he was handed a lifetime ban from the ITV show - Credit: Loose Women/ITV
The singer explains that the production team had been left furious after a string of incidents that morning. He had reportedly gone missing minutes before his slot, only to be found drinking in the pub opposite the studio. Once on air, he stunned both the presenters and the audience by asking panellist Carol McGiffin a very personal question live on television.
Backstage, things didn’t improve. Kavana admits he was “loud and unhinged,” demanding wine and encouraging staff to join him for drinks after the show. The situation escalated to the point where he had to be escorted off the premises and helped into a waiting car.
To make matters worse, he insisted the driver reroute his booking and take him directly to Soho, where he continued drinking.
Now, years later, Kavana is reflecting on those turbulent times with honesty and regret. In Pop Scars, he doesn’t shy away from his mistakes but hopes that by sharing them, he can help others who may be struggling with similar issues.
Pop Scars: A memoir on fame, addiction and the dark side of 90s pop - 'Unflinching and unmissable', HEAT Magazine – Paul Madeley
The singer has spoken previously about his difficult relationship with alcohol, admitting it contributed to the ups and downs of his post-pop career. In recent years, he has made efforts to turn his life around, focusing on his health and performing again.
While his Loose Women ban remains part of his story, Kavana insists that writing about it has been a cathartic process. For many fans who remember his rise to fame in the 1990s, his candid account of the darker side of celebrity offers a sobering reminder of the challenges that come with life in the spotlight.
