Good Morning Britain star ‘facing the axe' in ITV bloodbath after controversy
ITV's daytime restructure is triggering major changes across its flagship shows, with presenter Adil Ray reportedly facing removal from Good Morning Britain
ITV is undergoing a major shake-up, and it looks like Good Morning Britain could be losing one of its familiar faces in the process. Adil Ray, who frequently appears as a guest presenter on the breakfast show, is believed to be among those affected by ITV's latest cost-cutting drive,.
Although the show's airtime remains untouched for now, its presenter roster appears to be on shakier ground. ITV has already made substantial cuts to its daytime line-up, with shows like Lorraine and Loose Women taking significant hits. While GMB has been spared in terms of duration, it seems not all of its team members will be as fortunate.
Adil, 51, known for co-hosting during school holidays alongside Ranvir Singh and Charlotte Hawkins may soon be stepping away, according to reports from Mail Online.
Over the past year, Ray has also regularly appeared on Fridays next to Kate Garraway following Ben Shepherd's exit from the programme. Sources claim that ITV executives met this past Wednesday to outline upcoming changes, with Adil's potential departure reportedly on the agenda.
Ray's time on GMB hasn't been without turbulence. Earlier this year, he sparked backlash after viewers accused him of "fat-shaming" darts star Luke Littler, prompting some to threaten complaints to Ofcom.
Meanwhile, Lorraine and Loose Women are facing even harsher cuts. Starting January, both will be on air for just 30 weeks out of the year. In another blow, Lorraine Kelly's programme will lose half an hour from its runtime, as Good Morning Britain extends to a 9:30am finish.
The major changes have left talent across ITV's daytime schedule feeling anxious. "Everyone was completely blindsided, it was a total shock and people are feeling very deflated because nobody saw this coming – viewing figures are actually up for Lorraine and Loose Women has been scooping awards recently," an insider told The Sun.
Another source described the emotional toll the announcements have taken: "Staff are really panicking about their jobs – many have worked at daytime for decades and are completely heartbroken. There's now a scramble for who will wait for a payout and who wants to stay."
In total, around 220 roles are expected to be cut, slashing the workforce behind GMB, Lorraine, Loose Women, and This Morning by nearly half. Though much of the downsizing will hit production and off-screen personnel, it's clear that some presenters are already exploring other options as uncertainty looms.
The Mirror has approached and ITV spokesperson for comment on this story.
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