Lorraine Kelly 'leaving' ITV amid broadcaster's brutal job cuts
Lorraine Kelly is reportedly set to leave ITV when her contract ends next year
Lorraine Kelly is reportedly preparing to quit ITV when her current deal concludes next year, according to insiders.
The 65-year-old broadcaster was said to be furious earlier this year after ITV revealed that her programme would be slashed to just 30 weeks in 2026, down from the standard 52-week run.
From January onwards, her show will also face a cut in duration, broadcasting from 9.30am to 10am only - 30 minutes shorter than her current hour-long show.
It's now being reported that the Scottish television personality has decided to sever ties with the broadcaster when her current contract expires next year. Wales Online has contacted representatives of Lorraine and ITV for comment.
A consultation process is presently underway to determine who will face the impact of ITV's stringent budget reductions, reports the Daily Star.
Lorraine Kelly's ITV show has faced many cuts this year
(Image: ITV)
A source revealed to the Mail Online: "Lorraine sees it as the end. She's got a year left on her contract, which she will honour, but beyond that there are no plans for her to stay. She will be leaving.
"Of course, she will be fine, she has loads of money. But some of the people who work for her have done so for many years and have put up with her demands for a long, long time. Yet they will struggle to ever get another job in the television industry."
Although her role appears secure, Lorraine is thought to be ready to step away from presenting duties after 15 years leading her programme.
This restructuring might also affect Lorraine's well-liked replacement hosts Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh, whose opportunities to present the show could be significantly diminished.
Lorraine has been hosting her show for 15 years
(Image: ITV)
The news comes after Lorraine, who hails from Glasgow, celebrated four decades in television with a special edition of her morning programme, which broadcasts after Good Morning Britain on ITV1 and ITVX.
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Despite the cutbacks, Richard Madeley is reportedly retaining his job as a presenter on Good Morning Britain.
The veteran broadcaster recently signed a new, short-term contract that will see him continue to front the show for at least another six months.
Lorraine airs weekdays on ITV1 at 9am
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