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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'What cuts to GMB and Loose Women mean for the struggling TV industry'
Daytime television is usually where you watch people discuss everyone else. At the moment, however, it feels like the opposite is true. Earlier this week ITV announced swingeing cuts to its daytime schedule. From January 2026, Loose Women and Lorraine will air only 30 weeks a year, compared to the all-year round schedule we're used to. Lorraine will be cut back from 60 minutes to 30 minutes an episode, with Good Morning Britain expanding into its time slot, while GMB itself will lose its independence and be produced by the ITN news division instead of ITV Studios. Viewers will also notice changes in the way that these shows look and feel too, with all of ITV's daytime programmes moving out of Television Centre. The White City studio has been the home of ITV daytime programmes since the BBC moved out over a decade ago. Reportedly, more than 220 out of 440 staff who work across all of these programmes will lose their jobs. It's a very tough situation for those who work there. These changes also represent how much television itself is changing because of our changing viewing habits. Linear television growth has seen a record decline in viewership for a second consecutive year, according to Ofcom. Interestingly, there have been declines with older viewers too, who until now had remained loyal to traditional television because it has been part of their routine. At the same time, the streaming service ITVX has continued to grow (up 14% in monthly active users according to its annual report) as online advertising continues to grow with it, while traditional advertising on television continues to remain sluggish. The types of shows that we watch on streaming tend to be very different from the ones we watch on traditional television too. Our viewing habits on streaming tends to favour dramas, documentary series and reality shows, which we can catch up on at any point during the day. Daytime chat and discussion tends to only be watched live, when it happens. Traditional television also continues to do well with breakfast television news shows and quiz shows, hence the upcoming launch of ITV Quiz, a whole dedicated channel to just that. That's why, sadly, there feels a sense of inevitability with what is happening with these cutbacks during daytime. Yet it is also important not to get too ahead of ourselves. Daytime television will continue to run for many years to come. Television channels are not going anytime soon either, as they serve as a shop window for shows you watch online. It is also pretty easy to be snobbish about daytime television, particularly when at first glance it can feel like presenters walking around cold empty flats. I was a judge for the daytime category at the Bafta Television Awards early this year and was impressed by the quality and the ambition of shows that were nominated, everything from House of Games to Morning Live. It has a public service ethos at its heart, covering everything from the dangers of online scams and fraud, to the recent Loose Women campaign on domestic abuse. While it's important to adjust television to our changing viewing habits, making changes too quickly and too recklessly will naturally affect shows elsewhere in the schedule. Daytime serves an important part of the television ecosystem; training ground for many shows that then do well in primetime, such as Repair Shop. It also serves as a training ground for those behind the camera, but also presenters too, who use these shows as a stepping stone to bigger shows in the evening schedules, with Alison Hammond's rise to Bake Off just one such example. There's also no avoiding the fact that at a time when many within the TV industry are already out of work, the news of such redundancies are another crushing blow.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Eurovision legend Graham Norton reveals secret surgery for ‘crippling' condition ahead of song contest final
See why Graham said he had a 'new shoulder' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GRAHAM Norton revealed why he was spotted with his arm in a sling after undergoing a secret surgery. The Irish TV presenter, 61, is serving as the host for the BBC's Eurovision Song Contest this weekend. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Graham Norton revealed he had undergone shoulder surgery Credit: Getty 4 The TV star was seen wearing a sling at the Bafta TV Awards Credit: Getty 4 He said his shoulder was still sore, but was on the mend Credit: Getty Graham, who hosts an eponymous talk show on the Beeb, was a guest on Scott Mills' BBC Radio 2 show on Friday. He appeared alongside former Eurovision winner, Concnita Wurst, on the radio show when Scott asked them both to reveal something they had not spoken about in interviews previously. Graham announced: "I have a good one," before revealing he'd undergone major surgery on his shoulder. "This is my left shoulder's first appearance on radio, (it's) a brand new shoulder. It's less than two weeks old," he told Scott and Conchita. When asked how he was feeling after the operation, Graham replied: "It feels a bit new, it's a little owie (sore), but forgive me, I'm on many, many medications right now, so if I say anything bad, it's not my fault." He was also seen at the recent Bafta Television Awards show sporting a black sling for his arm. The TV star has not divulged the reason for his surgery, but appears to be on the mend. Graham is in Basel, Switzerland for this year's Eurovision contest and has served as a long-time host of the BBC's production of the singing spectacle. The UK will be represented by Remember Monday, who is the first girl group to represent the UK at Eurovision since Precious in 1999. The first semi-final of Eurovison 2025 took place on Tuesday, May 13, and the second was held on Thursday, May 15. Watch Eurovision act is BOOED by the crowd - but it wasn't shown on TV Eurovision's showpiece, the Grand Final, follows on Saturday, May 17. In honor of this year's competition, Eurovision fans were asked to vote for their favourite British Eurovision entries of all time. Bucks Fizz's Making Your Mind Up, Sam Ryder's Space Man and Brotherhood of Man's Save Your Kisses for Me came top of the pile. Cliff Richard's first Eurovision entry in 1968, Congratulations, and Katrina and the Waves' Love Shine a Light, the last Eurovision win for the UK in 1997, make up the remainder of the top five, in a study of 2,000 adults. Others to feature in the top UK Eurovision songs include Lulu with Boom Bang-a-Bang from 1969, and Sonia's Better the Devil You Know, which finished an agonising second place in 1993. 4 Graham is in Switzerland for this year's Eurovision Song Contest Credit: PA
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eurovision legend Graham Norton reveals secret surgery for ‘crippling' condition ahead of song contest final
GRAHAM Norton revealed why he was spotted with his arm in a sling after undergoing a secret surgery. The Irish TV presenter, 61, is serving as the host for the BBC's Advertisement 4 Graham Norton revealed he had undergone shoulder surgery Credit: Getty 4 The TV star was seen wearing a sling at the Bafta TV Awards Credit: Getty 4 He said his shoulder was still sore, but was on the mend Credit: Getty Graham, who hosts an eponymous talk show on the Beeb, was a guest on He appeared alongside former Eurovision winner, Concnita Wurst, on the radio show when Scott asked them both to reveal something they had not spoken about in interviews previously. Graham announced: "I have a good one," before revealing he'd undergone major surgery on his shoulder. "This is my left shoulder's first appearance on radio, (it's) a brand new shoulder. It's less than two weeks old," he told Scott and Conchita. Advertisement eurovision When asked how he was feeling after the operation, Graham replied: "It feels a bit new, it's a little owie (sore), but forgive me, I'm on many, many medications right now, so if I say anything bad, it's not my fault." He was also seen at the recent Bafta Television Awards show sporting a black sling for his arm. The TV star has not divulged the reason for his surgery, but appears to be on the mend. Graham is in Basel, Switzerland for this year's Eurovision contest and has served as a long-time host of the BBC's production of the singing spectacle. Advertisement Most read in News TV Exclusive The UK will be represented by Remember Monday, who is the first girl group to represent the UK at Eurovision since Precious in 1999. The first semi-final of Watch Eurovision act is BOOED by the crowd - but it wasn't shown on TV In honor of this year's competition, Eurovision fans were asked to vote for their Advertisement Bucks Fizz's Making Your Mind Up, Sam Ryder's Space Man and Brotherhood of Man's Save Your Kisses for Me came top of the pile. Cliff Richard's first Eurovision entry in 1968, Congratulations, and Others to feature in the top UK Eurovision songs include Lulu with Boom Bang-a-Bang from 1969, and Sonia's Better the Devil You Know, which finished an agonising second place in 1993. 4 Graham is in Switzerland for this year's Eurovision Song Contest Credit: PA Advertisement Graham Norton's career to date Graham Norton is one of the U.K. most beloved presenters. Take a closer look at his career to date... Graham Norton got his start at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the 1990s performing a stand-up comedy drag act as a tea-towel-clad Mother Teresa of Calcutta before he moved into the world of broadcasting. He hosted short-lived TV shows like Carnal Knowledge and Bring Me the Head of Light Entertainment before he landed his a gig hosting his own chat show, So Graham Norton, for five series. Graham also ventured into the world of acting appearing in three episodes of Father Ted, playing himself in an episode of Absolutely Fabulous and starring in films like Another Gay Movie and I Could Never Be Your Woman. Most of Graham's career has been dedicated to presenting. When So Graham Norton ended he hosted five more series of V Graham Norton, along with 13 episodes of the panel show, Graham Norton's Bigger Picture. In 2007 he bagged himself another 13 episode series which would simply be titled He also hosted a BBC Radio 2 show from 2010 to 2020. Alongside this, Graham has hosted a number of star-studded events such as the BAFTAs and Eurovision. He has also appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race as a judge.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
LadBaby mum Roxanne looks slimmer than ever dancing in tight red outfit after sparking weight loss injection rumours
INTERNET star LadBaby Mum looked happier than ever as she danced around before the school run. The influencer, whose real name is Roxanne Hoyle, showed off her toned figure in the red ensemble including tights, matching t-shirt and jumper draped over her shoulders. 6 LadBaby Mum Roxanne Hoyle showed off her toned figure in a red ensemble 6 Rox and LadBaby (Mark Hoyle) at the Bafta Television Awards Credit: Splash 6 The mum-of-two had a very productive day including shopping and cleaning Mum-of-two Rox, danced in the mirror in her stylish look which she completed with a matching red handbag. She posted the video to her Instagram Stories and captioned it, "school run time." Her next update, showed Rox walking around a lake in her stylish gear which she described as a "wellness walk," and then showed herself at a supermarket with a full trolley and told her fans "food shop done." Rox's productive day didn't end there as she headed home to do some cleaning and finally changing into a chic strapless polka dot dress with her hair slicked back into a low-ponytail. She danced to the camera happily and added the caption: "showered, dressed and dancing." Rox and her hubby, Mark Hoyle, better known as LadBaby, recently turned heads with their stunning display at the Bafta TV awards. The influencers looked very glamorous, including Rox who sported a floor-length, strapless black gown that as topped off with a giant, white silk bow at the top of the dress and which draped down to an elegant train. "Guess who made it to the BAFTAs 2025!" Rox captioned a post on Instagram of her and Mark at the awards. "Seriously one of my favourite outfits of the day Rox. Simply stunning," wrote one person in the comments. Another added: "Looking absolutely gorgeous…the both of you!" LadBaby Mum shares hilarious fake tan blunder that left her kids thinking she'd drank so much coffee she'd turned orange And a third wrote: "Stunning guys!! Enjoy your night." The couple are some of the most prominent personalities on social media thanks to LadBaby's jokes and pranks on each other. Rox has been showing off her new svelte figure after previously admitting trolls' comments about her weight had upset her. However, in an interview on TV show Lorraine, Rox admitted she's always done her best to ignore such comments, and fight them with "positivity". While she and Mark first burst into the public eye courtesy of their Ladbaby jokes and pranks on each other, Rox has since become something of a fashion icon for the everyday woman. She's even released her own ranges with InTheStyle, as she insisted there's not much out there to choose from for busy working mums. 6 She then changed into a glam outfit to enjoy more dancing 6 Rox revealed trolls' comments about her weight used to upset her Credit: ladbabyofficial/Instagram
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
LadBaby mum Roxanne looks slimmer than ever dancing in tight red outfit after sparking weight loss injection rumours
INTERNET star LadBaby Mum looked happier than ever as she danced around before the school run. The influencer, whose real name is 6 LadBaby Mum Roxanne Hoyle showed off her toned figure in a red ensemble 6 Rox and LadBaby (Mark Hoyle) at the Bafta Television Awards Credit: Splash 6 The mum-of-two had a very productive day including shopping and cleaning She posted the video to her Instagram Stories and captioned it, "school run time." Her next update, showed Rox walking around a lake in her stylish gear which she described as a "wellness walk," and then showed herself at a supermarket with a full trolley and told her fans "food shop done." Rox's productive day didn't end there as she headed home to do some cleaning and finally changing into a chic strapless polka dot dress with her hair slicked back into a low-ponytail. ladbaby mum She danced to the camera happily and added the caption: "showered, dressed and dancing." Rox and her hubby, Mark Hoyle, better known as The influencers looked very glamorous, including Rox who sported a floor-length, strapless black gown that as topped off with a giant, white silk bow at the top of the dress and which draped down to an elegant train. "Guess who made it to the BAFTAs 2025!" Rox captioned a post on Instagram of her and Mark at the awards. Most read in Celebrity "Seriously one of my favourite outfits of the day Rox. Simply stunning," wrote one person in the comments. Another added: "Looking absolutely gorgeous…the both of you!" LadBaby Mum shares hilarious fake tan blunder that left her kids thinking she'd drank so much coffee she'd turned orange And a third wrote: "Stunning guys!! Enjoy your night." The couple are some of the most prominent personalities on social media thanks to LadBaby's jokes and pranks on each other. Rox has been showing off her However, in an interview on TV show Lorraine, Rox admitted she's always done her best to ignore such comments, and fight them with "positivity". While she and Mark first burst into the public eye courtesy of their Ladbaby jokes and pranks on each other, Rox has since become something of a fashion icon for the everyday woman. She's even released her own ranges with InTheStyle, as she insisted there's not much out there to choose from for busy working mums. 6 She then changed into a glam outfit to enjoy more dancing 6 Rox revealed trolls' comments about her weight used to upset her Credit: ladbabyofficial/Instagram 6 She said she fought them with her 'positivity' Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
