Overview

• From January 2026, Loose Women and Lorraine will air for just 30 weeks per year, with Lorraine’s show cut to 30 minutes.
• Over 220 production roles across ITV’s daytime output have been cut, prompting emotional responses from panellists and behind-the-scenes staff.
• ITV says the moves will free funds for sports programming and extended Good Morning Britain slots during weeks when Lorraine and Loose Women are off air.
• ITV has denied any plans for radical changes to the Loose Women panel and affirmed that the line-up will remain intact.
• Loose Women stars Jane Moore and Nadia Sawalha have condemned online misogynistic backlash and highlighted concerns over the show’s social-issue focus and colleagues’ livelihoods.