Loose Women 'axing huge beloved part of show' in desperate bid to save money
ITV have decided to axe a huge part of Loose Women in a desperate bid to save money, it has been reported. It has been claimed that the show will be scrapping its live studio audience when it returns with a reduced schedule next year.
This will come as a major blow to its panellists, who enjoy interacting with the audience as part of the programme. The decision to eliminate the studio audience is reportedly a cost-saving measure, with insiders revealing that it's a pricey feature due to being managed by an external company, which also provides security and a warmup person.
However, for the presenters, this change is predicted to be a 'disaster'. This move follows ITV's announcement of significant budget cuts to their daytime schedule, from reducing Lorraine to 30 minutes and only broadcasting the show during school term times, to slashing Loose Women's output to 30 weeks a year.
Sources have informed MailOnline that key talent on Loose Women are 'upset' about the loss of the live studio audience, as it's what distinguishes the show from Lorraine and Good Morning Britain. There are concerns that viewers may 'switch off' completely.
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