Lorraine Kelly Addresses Significant Changes to ITV Show
The broadcaster Lorraine Kelly has described the recent adjustments to her daytime ITV programme as "seismic." Due to a series of budget cuts, the show will now air on a seasonal basis, with Good Morning Britain occupying its usual 9am to 10am slot for 22 weeks each year.
Revised Broadcast Schedule
- Lorraine Kelly, 65, will present the show for the remaining 30 weeks annually.
- She will host Fridays as well, a day typically covered by stand-in presenters Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard.
- Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard will no longer be required as hosts.
- The show's duration has been cut from one hour to just 30 minutes, airing from 9:30am to 10am.
Lorraine Kelly’s Reaction on BBC Radio
During an interview on BBC 4’s Desert Island Discs, Lorraine expressed 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."
These changes mark a major shift in the show's format and staffing, reflecting broader challenges facing the network.
Summary: Lorraine Kelly openly shared her disappointment over the drastic cutbacks to her ITV show, emphasizing the impact on the team and the show's format amid necessary budget reductions.