Lorraine Kelly Expresses Disappointment Over Major ITV Show Cuts
Lorraine Kelly, 65, has revealed she is upset by significant reductions to her long-standing ITV daytime programme. In May, it was announced that Good Morning Britain would take over her 9–10am slot for 22 weeks annually.
Changes to Lorraine's Show Format
- For 30 weeks each year, Lorraine will present the show five days a week.
- Regular Friday stand-ins Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard will no longer be needed.
- The show's length has been cut in half, now airing for just 30 minutes from 9:30am to 10am.
Lorraine's Reaction on Desert Island Discs
"I was disappointed, of course I was. This is the world that we live in now."
She described the changes as "seismic" and shared her sorrow mainly because her experienced team will be affected, with job losses expected.
"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."
Impact on Team and Production
Lorraine emphasizes the upheaval not only to the show's format but also to the people behind it, lamenting the loss of key team members due to the shake-up.
Summary: Lorraine Kelly feels deeply saddened by the major ITV show cuts, highlighting the emotional toll of losing her team and the drastic changes to her programme’s format.