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ITV Daytime Overhaul Cuts Lorraine to 30 Minutes as Christine Lampard Leaves Stand-In Role

ITV says the restructure will generate savings to reinvest across programming, bolstering its news operations.

Overview

  • Christine Lampard confirmed on Instagram she will no longer cover for Lorraine after eight years as the shorter show removes the need for a regular stand-in.
  • Lorraine Kelly’s programme moves to a 30-minute slot at 9:30–10:00 from 2026, with a reported seasonal run of roughly 30 weeks.
  • Good Morning Britain extends from January with ITN taking over production, with reports saying the show will be off air for several weeks each year under the new format.
  • Loose Women is set to air fewer episodes as part of the daytime revamp announced earlier this year.
  • ITV frames the changes as cost-saving measures that support reinvestment and news consolidation, while Kelly has urged viewers to "stay with us" and staff concerns have been reported over quality and roles.