Craig will be joined by four other male celebrities as Loose Women becomes a special Loose Men episode on Tuesday 19, 2024, on ITV1 and ITVX.
First-time Loose Men panellist Craig said: “It’s so important for us all to talk more - because the more we talk, the more we can look out for each other."
He added: "People can be ‘boiling kettles’ and have all this steam building up inside, sometimes we just have to take the lid off and let it go.
"Often a conversation with friends is the way to do that, which is why shows like Loose Women and Loose Men are hugely important in encouraging open conversation and letting people know it’s okay to be vulnerable.
“Doing Loose Men for the first time is a really cool opportunity because when I go on television, it’s usually my job to ask other people questions and we don’t always give that much of ourselves away."
Who is Craig Doyle's wife Doon?
Like her husband Craig, Doon grew up in Ireland, where the family still lives today.
Doon was born in November 1972 in Glencree, which is in Wicklow County, Ireland.
She is reportedly a former interior designer, and her hands are now full of family life with their kids.
Further information on Doon is hard to find as she tends to keep out of the public eye.
The family have a home in Wicklow as well as one in Kew, London, for when Craig appears on shows such as This Morning.
When did Craig and Doon get married?
Craig and Doon got married on January 7, 2002, after dating for a long time.
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Doon met the TV presenter through a friend while she was working part-time in a gym before she started college.
Speaking to RTÉ about how they met, he revealed: “I was home in Ireland just before I started on Tomorrow’s World and a mate of mine said to me ‘Doyler! Ya gotta meet this bird! I tried my heart out with her but it isn’t happening.’
"She was working in the gym part-time before she started college and I went along to the gym.
"I didn’t even have gym gear with me.
"I had a pair of shorts and a pair of shoes, I looked like a kn*b and I met her and I thought ‘holy god!’"
He continued: "We were on our third date, the kissing date, and we were in Greystones and we had a drink and we were out walking and as I left, I shook her hand. Complete nerd.
"She looked at me like I was a real tw*t and said ‘that was the kissing date. Why didn’t you kiss me?’ I was scared. I fancied her you see.”
Although they started out with some awkwardness, the couple have grown together.
In January 2022, they celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary.
How many children do Craig Doyle and Doon have?
Craig and Doon have four children along with two dogs and cats.
Their youngest, Elsa, was born in November 2010.
Muireann was born in 2005, and was followed by Milo in 2007, who is named after Cheers and Frasier actor Milo O’Shea.
The oldest is Quinn, who is named after a boy who appeared on Tomorrow’s World when Doyle was presenting it.
Speaking to Belfast Telegraph about children, Craig explained: "I'd have a whole bundle if it were up to me - I love kids.
"Doon's full-time with them. She keeps the ship rolling; she's amazing.
"I go to work but I'm really only doing my hobby. She has a hell of a lot more patience than me."
Craig also has a brother, Keith Doyle, who appeared in the Irish Sun in 2022 for a very embarrassing reason.
Keith revealed he'd had the immersion on for SEVEN years, saying: "For an Irish person this is literally the worst thing that could ever happen!!!"
Craig shared his brother's story on Instagram posting: "Yes, this is my brother who has brought shame to our family.
"A sin worthy of excommunication in Ireland. So big it made the papers. 'Did you turn off the immersion?'"
