Beloved BBC daytime show suddenly pulled from schedules as fans left devastated
A beloved BBC daytime show has been suddenly pulled from the schedules, and fans have been left devastated. Morning Live was launched in 2020 as a natural rival to the ITV Daytime schedule, but it has now been confirmed that it has been taken off air.
Gethin Jones - who currently hosts the show alongside Michelle Ackerley and Helen Skelton - revealed at the end of Friday's broadcast that it would be taking a break for the summer holidays, a total of six weeks. He told viewers: "Morning Live will be taking a break for a few weeks."
Confirming that the series will be back on air for the start of term time, he added: "We will be back on Monday 1 September and 9:30am.
"Thanks for watching and thanks for getting involved. We'll see you very soon. Have a lovely summer."
The former Blue Peter presenter then took to social media to thank loyal viewers for the support they continue to give him and his co-stars.
He wrote on X: "We'll be back soon! I've said it a lot, but it's quite incredible how many of you not only watch @bbcmorninglive, but also get involved with the show. Sharing your stories to help others."
But some fans were shocked and saddened with the sudden drop in programming, with one fan replying to Gethin: "Aww!! You're not allowed to be away for 6 weeks! definitely one of my favourite programmes. "Hope you all have an amazing summer. Enjoy your hols wherever you go. A well earned break. Look forward to seeing you all back in September!"
Another added: "Will miss you all - have a great break and see you in September! Thank you for such a brilliant programme!", whilst another follower wished them a "well earned break" after so long on air.
One fan simply wrote that they were "Gonna miss u guys" amid the break, and another admitted that they would be at a loss without their "morning fix" of the daytime staple.
Gethin has been a host of the series since its inception, and the likes of radio presenter Gaby Roslin, and Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh have served as relief presenters over the years.
Former Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh also began to host the programme before her stint on Strictly Come Dancing, and continues to front it on an occasional basis.
The programme, which normally airs from 9:30am to 10:45am on weekdays during term time, was initially broadcast from London but made the move to Manchester in 2022.
Its first episode achieved viewing figures of nearly 1.5 million and the programme offers viewers a range of advice on various topics, but also features celebrity guests.
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