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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
ITV speaks out over concerns Loose Women panel to be slashed amid daytime cuts
Reaction to the news Loose Women will air only 30 weeks of the year from January irked Jane Moore, who said she was "immensely disappointed" to see pundits' "lazy misogyny" ITV has insisted it is not planning "radical changes" to the Loose Women line-up after it emerged some panelists were "in a state of panic and up in arms" amid the cuts bombshell. The popular daytime programme will air for just 30 weeks each year from January, one of several changes ITV is making to "reinvest across the programme budget in other genres." It reportedly left some Loose Women stars worried for their future, particularly Coleen Nolan, who a source had said was "shocked and blindsided" at the decision. Her colleague Jane Moore was also furious, albeit more so at the "snooty reaction" by commentators in the media. The journalist said she felt the programme has received unfair criticism, and reminded pundits the panel regularly hold key political figures, such as Nigel Farage, held to account. ITV has also stressed Loose Women plays an important part in its daytime schedule, and told the Mirror today that wholesale changes to the panel are unlikely. The ITV source said: "We are not planning any radical changes to the panel. All of our Loose Women are hugely valued and we celebrate each and every one and the experience and opinions they bring to the show every day. "Many of our long standing panellists have appeared on the show for the majority of its 25 year run on screens and those stalwart, Loose legends are at the core of the show's success and hugely popular with the audience. The show remains a big priority within our daytime slate, having secured a BAFTA nomination, launched a podcast and celebrated a milestone anniversary in the last year alone." It is thought this stance has been shared with the stars themselves, some of whom "reached out to the production team in a panic" following the announcement of the shake-up last week. Ruth Langsford and Kaye Adams were among those particularly concerned, the Mirror reported in the wake of the bombshell. Coleen, whose sister Linda died in January, "has always really relied on Loose Women... her main income," a source had told us. They added: "She was one of the first Loose Women and she's always thought it would go on forever. The Loose Women ladies are all gutted. They love the show and are really dedicated to it." The programme, which first aired in 2000, won a Royal Television Society award earlier this year for its Facing It Together campaign against domestic violence. However, writing for The Sun this week, Jane said: "One male commentator for a broadsheet casually dismissed Loose Women — on air for 25 years — as a 'gabfest'... The snooty reaction from some quarters was immensely disappointing." The journalist, in her second stint on Loose Women, reminded critics Janet Street Porter confronted then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the show, asking him: "Why do you hate pensioners?" The iconic moment in May 2024 led to his fall from power, as Labour thrashed the Conservatives in a landslide election just weeks later.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Jane Moore criticises 'snooty' reactions to ITV's decision to cut Loose Women airtime
Loose Women panellist Jane Moore has hit out at the 'snooty reaction' to the news that the ITV daytime programme is one of the shows to be hit by cuts from the channel. Jane Moore has criticised the "snooty reaction" from some critics following the news that Loose Women will be reduced to 30 weeks per year. The journalist, who believes ITV is planning to reallocate funds saved by this decision towards more sports programming, saying she's "immensely disappointed" at what she termed "lazy misogyny". She wrote: "One male commentator for a broadsheet casually dismissed Loose Women - on air for 25 years - as a 'gabfest'... The snooty reaction from some quarters was immensely disappointing." While Jane, 63, refrains from identifying either the broadsheet or the commentator in her column, she proceeds to highlight instances where Loose Women has robustly challenged prominent political figures. In her article for The Sun, she pointed out: "Clearly he hadn't seen the episode when Janet Street Porter turned to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and demanded: 'Why do you hate pensioners?'... Or when a squirming Nigel Farage was put on the spot and declared afterwards 'that was one of the scariest things I've ever done.'". Loose Women, an ITV fixture since 2000, also received accolades earlier this year with a Royal Television Society award for its 'Facing It Together' campaign, which raises awareness about domestic violence, reports the Mirror. Both 'Loose Women' and ' Lorraine ' are set to become victims of a significant ITV overhaul, with plans to reduce their annual airtime to just 30 weeks from 2026. It's believed that this strategy will be a cost-saving measure for the network, but Jane, who appeared on I'm a Me Out of Here! last year, has been informed that the savings will likely be redirected into sports programming. The seasoned presenter expressed her disappointment: "When it was announced that one of the precious few, all-female shows was being cut back to 30 weeks a year to save money for, among other things, more sport, the snooty reaction from some quarters was immensely disappointing. "We always cover the day's main news stories, as well as important topics such as, among many other things, miscarriage, post-natal depression, menopause, midlife female invisibility (oh the irony) and breast cancer awareness." Jane has been a staple on Loose Women since 2013, following an earlier three-year period which concluded in 2002. She is part of a diverse panel that includes members ranging from 25 to the legendary 85-year-old TV icon Gloria Hunniford. Speculation suggests that there may be a reduction in the number of panellists next year, along with a decrease in broadcasting hours. Lorraine Kelly is also reportedly discontented with the upcoming changes. She has been the face of her self-titled morning show on ITV since 2010. However, an ITV insider disclosed this week: "She has been an icon of ITV but serious cuts need to be made and her show has been cut to just 30 minutes, which after ad breaks will be a very short chunk of time." Another source disclosed to the Mirror: "Lorraine was not happy about what is happening and also had concern for the production team which will be cut back too." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Loose Women's Jane Moore slams 'snooty reaction' to ITV's brutal daytime cuts
Jane Moore, who has been in her second stint on Loose Women since 2013, noted the response from some pundits at the ITV announcement it - and Lorraine - will only run 30 weeks of the year from 2026 Jane Moore has blasted the "snooty reaction" of some pundits at the announcement Loose Women is to be cut back to 30 weeks of the year. The journalist, who claims ITV intends to use money it will save with the move by investing in more sport programmes, said she was "immensely disappointed" to see comments she called "lazy misogyny". She wrote: "One male commentator for a broadsheet casually dismissed Loose Women — on air for 25 years — as a 'gabfest'... The snooty reaction from some quarters was immensely disappointing." Jane, 63, does not name the broadsheet - or commentator - in her opinion piece but goes onto list several examples of moments on Loose Women where key political figures have been held to account. Writing for The Sun, the journalist said: "Clearly he hadn't seen the episode when Janet Street Porter turned to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and demanded: 'Why do you hate pensioners?'... Or when a squirming Nigel Farage was put on the spot and declared afterwards 'that was one of the scariest things I've ever done.'" Loose Women, a staple on ITV since 2000, also won a Royal Television Society award earlier this year for its Facing It Together campaign against domestic violence. But it and Lorraine are casualties of a major ITV shake-up, as both daytime programmes will only run 30 weeks of the year from 2026. It is thought the move will save the network money but Jane, who was on I'm a Me Out of Here! last year, understands cash will go into sport programmes instead. The experienced broadcaster added: "When it was announced that one of the precious few, all-female shows was being cut back to 30 weeks a year to save money for, among other things, more sport, the snooty reaction from some quarters was immensely disappointing. "We always cover the day's main news stories, as well as important topics such as, among many other things, miscarriage, post-natal depression, menopause, midlife female invisibility (oh the irony) and breast cancer awareness." Jane has been a regular on Loose Women since 2013 and had a three-year stint some time before then, ending in 2002. She works alongside multiple panelists, whose ages range from 25 to 85-year old TV legend Gloria Hunniford. It is thought the numbers will be cut next year, alongside the hours available. Lorraine Kelly, meanwhile, is also said to be unhappy with the changes. She has had her own, self-titled morning programme on ITV since 2010. But an ITV source told us this week: "She has been an icon of ITV but serious cuts need to be made and her show has been cut to just 30 minutes, which after ad breaks will be a very short chunk of time."
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Victoria Derbyshire admits violent father 'put hands around her throat' in emotional interview
BBC journalist Victoria Derbyshire has opened up about the violent and abusive childhood she suffered at the hands of her father, who she described as a "violent bully" BBC journalist Victoria Derbyshire has opened up about the dark times she faced with her "vile" father Anthony, who passed away five years ago after a stroke. She called him a "violent bully" and described how her family constantly lived in fear of his unpredictable temper and infamous rages. Speaking to ITV's Loose Women, she recalled the harrowing experiences: "On occasion he put my hands around my throat [and] he would drag me out of bed in the middle of the night to shout at me. He was vile, frankly. He would put his key in the door when he was coming in from work and we would all scatter because we just didn't want to be around... we were walking on egg shells as we knew he would probably start an argument, or he would be shouting to cause tension." The seasoned journalist further explained that she had come to view violence as normal during her formative years. When her mother sustained a broken rib due to the domestic abuse, the medical notes shockingly only indicated "husband trouble". On another gut-wrenching instance as a young teen, Derbyshire fled two miles to seek police intervention during one of her father's attacks on her mother, resulting in the bizarre situation where the officers were nonchalantly invited in for tea upon their arrival. She also revealed the isolation tactics used by her father, noting: "Our phone had been cut off because my father hadn't paid the bill - which I now know was a way of isolating us," reports the Express. Concluding with a reflection on the inadequate police response, she lamented: "[When the police came after a two hour wait], they never spoke to my mum. When you think back, it's unreal." The 56 year old opened up with raw honesty during an episode of Loose Women for their anti-domestic violence initiative, Facing It Together. She shared her relief with panellists Christine Lampard, Coleen Nolan and Olivia Attwood, confessing that it wasn't until her parents separated that she finally found peace. Victoria, who previously stunned viewers in 2020 when she showed up on live TV with the national domestic abuse hotline inked on her arm, revealed: "They got divorced when I was sixteen, and honestly that was liberation! It was an incredible feeling..." and added, "She fell in love with someone else and thank God she did... the man who became my stepdad was like a proper father."
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
My abusive dad strangled me and dragged me out of bed in the night to attack me - we'd scatter in terror when he walked through the door, reveals Victoria Derbyshire in tear-jerking Loose Women interview
Victoria Derbyshire revealed that her dad strangled her and dragged her out of bed in the night as she opened up about her abusive childhood on Thursday's instalment of Loose Women. The journalist, 56, appeared on the panel to talk to Christine Lampard, 46, Coleen Nolan, 60, and Olivia Attwood, 33, in aid of the show's domestic abuse campaign Facing It Together. Victoria described her childhood as 'very tense' because her father Anthony, who died in 2020 following a stroke, was a 'bully and violent' towards her, her mum Pauline, and her siblings. Recalling her younger days at home, Victoria said: 'He was vile, frankly. 'He'd put his key in the door when he was coming in from work, we'd all scatter, because we just didn't want to be around, we were walking on egg shells. 'We knew he'd probably start an argument or he'd be shouting or he'd find a reason to cause tension.' The journalist, 56, appeared on the panel to talk to Christine Lampard, 46, Coleen Nolan, 60, and Olivia Attwood, 33, in aid of the show's domestic abuse campaign Facing It Together She added: 'On occasion put my hands around my throat, he dragged me out of bed in the middle of the night to shout at me.' 'Obviously I knew that was not normal, because I had friends with fathers who were not like that. 'But it was relatively normal in our household.' When asked if she spoke to her family about what they were going through, Victoria confessed that she did with her mum's side of the family. 'We did. I heard your conversation earlier, where you look for light in the dark times, there was a lot of dark humour. 'We'd go to my gran, my mum's sister, those places were of sanctuary, where we would talk, we would laugh,' Victoria said. 'I don't want people to think my childhood was super totally bleak. Because of my mum and her side of the family.' And as she got older she realised that what was going on at home wasn't right. Victoria told the panel: 'I think by a certain age, you know, it's wrong, my best friend's family, they didn't have an abusive parent.' The broadcaster made headlines back in 2020 when she put the phone number of the national domestic abuse helpline on her arm during an appearance on live TV. Speaking of her decision, she told the panel: 'When Boris Johnson said in lockdown, stay at home, one of the first things that occurred to me was "Oh my god if you are in a home with an abusive parent or abusive partner, you are literally trapped." 'We saw domestic abuse rates sore in that time.' Luckily her mum Pauline found love again after she divorced Anthony when she was 16, and that man became her step dad. She described Pauline's new husband as 'a proper father'. Describing how she felt when that happened, she said: 'That was liberation day. I'm telling you. It was an incredible feeling.' She added: 'She [her mum] fell in love with someone else and thank god she did. 'I think together we saved each other.' Many felt touched by Victoria sharing her experience and took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts. One said: 'Caught Victoria Derbyshires interview on #LooseWomen on my lunch break & it mirrored my mums story & the challenges she faced as a girl living with an abusive & violent dad. 'When he left it was liberation day' that bit made me smile.' It is not the first time that Victoria has spoken about her abusive childhood. Victoria said back in 2014: ''It was very much us four against him. 'He was aggressive and violent and not loving in any way. Not like a father should be.' In 2020 she recalled the moment he poured hot soup over her when she was a teen. Victoria told The Times: 'Once I was sitting eating my tea - tomato soup - in my school uniform. He was shouting at me across the kitchen table. 'I looked up and I didn't say anything. But I was thinking, ''I have complete contempt for you.'' And he could see it in my eyes. 'So he leant across the table and tipped the hot soup all over my school uniform. My way of dealing with that was not to react. Don't scream. Don't cry.' The publication reported that the media personality and her family did not attend Anthony's funeral. The Times reported in 2020 that when Anthony was asked about the allegations, he admitted to hitting his ex-wife, but denied hitting his kids. The Facing It Together campaign launched in March 2024. Last month the show marked it's first anniversary with a very powerful special episode.
