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Lorraine Kelly Calls ITV Shake-Up 'Seismic' as Her Show Is Halved and Goes Seasonal in 2026

ITV says the cuts generate savings for reinvestment and news consolidation.

Overview

  • From January 2026, Lorraine will run for 30 minutes instead of an hour and air for 30 weeks a year, with Good Morning Britain extending to cover the 9–10am slot when the show is off air.
  • Lorraine will front the programme five days a week during its on-air weeks, ending the need for regular Friday stand-ins Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard.
  • Kelly said her disappointment centers on expected job losses within her long-standing team and she stressed she intends to stay on rather than retire.
  • Medical contributor Dr Hilary Jones said he will depart at the end of the year, noting he may return occasionally as a guest.
  • The changes are part of wider ITV daytime savings with roughly 220 roles reported at risk and further schedule adjustments to shows including Loose Women.