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Holly Willoughby Reunites with Leigh Francis as ITV Confirms Daytime Programming Cuts

The longtime Celebrity Juice co-hosts shared a nostalgic selfie while ITV announced reductions to daytime shows and the resting of Dancing on Ice in 2026.

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Overview

  • Holly Willoughby and Leigh Francis, former co-hosts of Celebrity Juice, reconnected for a catch-up, sharing a selfie on Instagram that highlighted their enduring friendship.
  • Celebrity Juice, which aired from 2008 to 2020, was officially canceled in 2022, with Francis retiring his Keith Lemon persona shortly thereafter.
  • ITV confirmed that Dancing on Ice, which Willoughby hosted earlier this year, will be rested in 2026 with no current plans for its return.
  • Daytime programming changes at ITV include reducing Lorraine and Loose Women to 30 weeks per year and extending Good Morning Britain under ITN’s production.
  • Willoughby left This Morning in 2020 after 14 years, citing family priorities, and has since shifted her focus as ITV reshapes its programming strategy.