Denise Welch, 67, was recently observed in an emotional state while in West Hollywood, where she was seen being consoled by her son, musician Matty Healy, 36. The incident followed public backlash over remarks she made concerning Taylor Swift, the former partner of her son.
Welch, a panelist on Loose Women, had drawn criticism from Swift’s fanbase after making comments perceived as critical of the singer’s lyrical content and her supporters.
While initial speculation linked Welch’s apparent distress to the social media response, a source cited by TMZ attributed the incident to an unrelated ‘family matter.’ Witnesses reported seeing Welch seated outside Stella restaurant, visibly emotional and wiping her eyes with a tissue, as Healy remained nearby offering support.
Denise Welch and her son, musician Matty Healy, were observed outside Stella restaurant in West Hollywood, reportedly accompanied by Healy’s fiancée, Gabbriette Bechtel. The pair appeared to be engaged in a serious conversation, during which Healy was seen smoking a cigarette while offering emotional support to his mother.
Subsequently, the two stood and embraced before seemingly re-entering the premises. While the precise cause of Welch’s apparent emotional distress remains unconfirmed, a source cited by TMZ stated that it related to a “family matter” for which Healy was consoling her.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Welch’s representatives for an official comment.
The incident follows public backlash arising from Welch’s remarks during a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, during which she made comments interpreted as critical of Taylor Swift, the former partner of her son.
During the interview, when asked about Swift’s album The Tortured Poets Department, Welch responded:
“Obviously, on pain of death can I talk about that episode, but being her mother-in-law is a role that I am glad I lost.”
Her remarks drew audible reactions from the audience, prompting her to clarify:
“Not that I have anything against [Taylor] at all! It was just—it was tricky.”
She continued:
“Listen, you’re not allowed to say anything, and then she [Taylor] writes a whole album about it.”
Sources close to Swift have reportedly stated that the singer, 35, intends to “take the high road” in response to Welch’s remarks, which some have described as “obnoxious.”#newsafro_
