Lorraine Kelly Addresses ‘Very Sad’ Changes to ITV Show
The broadcaster described recent alterations to her daytime ITV program as “seismic.” Lorraine Kelly has publicly discussed the significant changes to her ITV show amid ITV's budget cuts.
New Schedule and Format
- The show will now air on a seasonal basis, with Good Morning Britain taking the 9am–10am slot for 22 weeks annually.
- Lorraine, 65, will present her show for the remaining 30 weeks, including Fridays, typically hosted by stand-ins Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard.
- Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard will no longer be hosting, as their roles have been cut.
- The program’s duration has been halved to 30 minutes per day, airing from 9:30am to 10am.
Lorraine’s Reaction on Desert Island Discs
“I was disappointed, of course I was. This is the world that we live in now. Things have to change, I mean, I’ve been through so many regime changes in my life.”
“For me, this is just another one, but it’s seismic. The thing that has upset me the most is the fact that we’ve got this great team, and obviously, that’s not going to be in place next year because jobs will go.”
“Hopefully I’ll be able to hang on to some of these amazing people – that’s my aim.”
Summary
Lorraine Kelly expresses deep disappointment over the substantial cuts to her ITV show, emphasizing the impact on her team and the show's reduced presence on air.
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