Lorraine Kelly Addresses Major Changes to ITV Show
Lorraine Kelly has spoken openly about the significant changes to her daytime ITV programme, describing them as 'seismic' amid ITV’s ongoing budget cuts.
New Scheduling and Format
- The show will now run on a seasonal basis.
- Good Morning Britain will take over the 9am to 10am slot for 22 weeks annually.
- Lorraine Kelly will present her show during the remaining 30 weeks of the year, including Fridays, which were previously hosted by stand-ins Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard.
- As a result, Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard will no longer be needed on the show.
- The show’s daily runtime has been reduced to 30 minutes, airing from 9:30am to 10am.
Lorraine Kelly’s Reaction
During a recent interview on BBC 4’s Desert Island Discs, Lorraine Kelly shared her feelings about the changes:
“I was disappointed, of course I was. This is the world that we live in now. Things have to change, I mean, I’ve been through so many regime changes in my life.”
“For me, this is just another one, but it’s seismic. The thing that has upset me the most is the fact that we’ve got this great team, and obviously, that’s not going to be in place next year because jobs will go.”
“Hopefully I’ll be able to hang on to some of these amazing people – that’s my aim.”
Impact on the Team
Kelly expressed concern over the loss of valued team members due to the restructuring, emphasizing her intention to retain as many as possible despite the cuts.
Author’s summary: Lorraine Kelly describes ITV's budget-driven downsizing of her show as 'seismic,' highlighting her disappointment over reduced airtime and the loss of valued team members.