Lorraine Kelly Addresses Major Changes to ITV Show
The broadcaster Lorraine Kelly has described recent changes to her daytime ITV show as “seismic.” Due to budget-saving measures at ITV, the show will now air on a seasonal schedule rather than year-round.
New Broadcast Schedule and Format
- Lorraine's show will be on air for 30 weeks annually, including Fridays, which were previously hosted by stand-ins Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard.
- Good Morning Britain will take over Lorraine’s usual 9am to 10am slot for 22 weeks of the year.
- The show’s length has been cut in half, reducing it to 30 minutes daily, from 9:30am to 10am.
- This change means Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard will no longer be needed as stand-ins.
Lorraine Kelly’s Reaction
Speaking on BBC 4’s Desert Island Discs, Lorraine expressed her disappointment over the alterations:
“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.”
She added her hope to retain some of her team members despite the cuts:
“Hopefully I’ll be able to hang on to some of these amazing people – that’s my aim.”
Summary
Lorraine Kelly’s ITV show will face significant changes in scheduling and format, reflecting ITV’s budget cuts, while Lorraine voices concern for her team and the show's future.