Overview
- Channel 5 announced on Thursday that Vanessa will be rested from July 17 and removed from its afternoon line‑up.
- Reports say the show’s final episode aired on Friday after an 18‑month run that began in March 2025.
- The programme averaged around 50,000 viewers per episode, a fraction of rival lunchtime shows, which contributed to the decision.
- Producers struggled for months with prank callers who sometimes bypassed screening and impersonated EastEnders characters during live phone‑ins.
- Insiders told reporters Feltz was surprised and upset by the news while Channel 5 and production partner ITN say they are discussing alternative projects for her.