Lorraine Kelly Addresses ‘Very Sad’ Changes to ITV Show
The broadcaster has described recent changes to her daytime ITV show as ‘seismic.’ Lorraine Kelly shared her thoughts on the significant alterations amid ITV’s ongoing budget cuts.
New Schedule and Format
- Lorraine’s show will now air on a seasonal basis.
- Good Morning Britain will occupy the traditional 9am to 10am slot for 22 weeks annually.
- Lorraine, 65, will present her show during the remaining 30 weeks, including Fridays, which were formerly hosted by stand-ins Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard.
- Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard will no longer be needed as hosts.
- The show’s duration has been halved to 30 minutes, airing from 9:30am to 10am.
Lorraine’s Reaction
During an interview on BBC 4’s Desert Island Discs, Lorraine expressed her disappointment over these changes.
“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 faces major cuts to her ITV show’s schedule, format, and team, reflecting wider network budget reductions and prompting her public expression of concern.
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