Overview

• Dr Hilary Jones, 72, ends his 36-year run on New Year’s Eve before becoming a free agent who could return for guest spots.
• From January, Lorraine will run for 30 minutes and air for 30 weeks each year, with Good Morning Britain taking the 9–10am hour for 22 weeks.
• ITV’s daytime operation is being downsized, with reports indicating up to about 220 roles at risk out of roughly 450 staff.
• The cost-cutting follows ITV results showing profits fell about 30% in the first half of the year.
• Lorraine Kelly called the reductions heartbreaking yet plans to continue, and Dr Hilary said money is tight, tempering expectations for company-funded farewells.