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Loose Women Pulled for Rest of Week as ITV Alters Schedule

The pause precedes 2026 changes that cut the annual run to 30 weeks, with the studio audience set to end.

Overview

  • Warm-up comedian Lee Peart announced on air that Tuesday’s episode would be the last of the week.
  • A repeat of James Martin’s Great British Adventure fills the slot after This Morning at 12:30, followed by ITV News and live racing from York from 1:30 to 4:30.
  • Christine Lampard told viewers the show will return on Bank Holiday Monday, August 25.
  • From 2026, Loose Women will air for 30 weeks a year, with the live audience removed, and panellist Nadia Sawalha said she was “totally devastated.”
  • Lorraine will be shortened to 30 minutes and run for 30 weeks next year, with Good Morning Britain extended to 10am when it is off air.