Lorraine Kelly Expresses Sadness Over Cuts to Her ITV Show
Lorraine Kelly, the 65-year-old TV presenter, has shared that she feels "upset" by significant reductions to her long-standing daytime programme on ITV. In May, major changes were announced that affect her show's schedule and format.
Changes in Scheduling and Format
- Good Morning Britain will take over Lorraine's 9–10am slot for 22 weeks annually.
- For the other 30 weeks, Lorraine will present the show five days a week.
- Her usual Friday substitutes, Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard, will no longer be required.
- The show's duration has been cut in half, now airing from 9:30am to 10am.
Lorraine's Reaction
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, Lorraine revealed her disappointment:
"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."
Summary
Lorraine Kelly is saddened by the drastic cuts and restructuring of her ITV show, especially the impact on her team and the shortened broadcast time.
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