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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Loose Women star lands massive new gig just days after ITV daytime telly bloodbath
A Loose Women star has landed a massive new gig just days after ITV announced massive cuts to its daytime television schedule. Hosts of the female-led lunchtime chat show will see major cuts to their airtime from January in a desperate bid by the broadcaster to save cash. The huge programming changes announced earlier this month will see the talk show air for only 30 weeks a year, instead of its current year-round timetable. Lorraine Kelly 's self-titled chat show has also been subjected to the same cuts - along with a slash in run time, from an hour to 30 minutes. It makes it a good time for Loose Women host Judi Love, 44, to have branched out - by starting a podcast called Our Table, with the first episode released on Friday. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. It makes it a good time for host Judi Love, 44, to have branched out - by starting a podcast called Our Table (pictured), with the first episode released on Friday The talk-show style format will see her invite creatives from across the world to join her for a fine dining Caribbean meal - and tell-all chats about their rise to stardom. Guests on the first episode will include fellow Loose Woman Charlene White and The Diplomat actor David Gyasi. They will also be joined by comedian Michelle de Swarte, who created and starred in BBC series Spent, and actress Deborah Ayorinde, known for Amazon Prime horror series Them. The food will be provided by renowned chef Dominic Taylor, known for starring on Channel 4's Five Star Kitchen: Britain's Next Great Chef in 2023. The comedian announced her new gig in a series of Instagram posts earlier this week, one of which read: 'Our Table will launch on Friday the 30th on YouTube and all major podcast platforms! 'We have an exciting series lined up, featuring incredible guests and engaging conservations. Join us at Our Table!' Another of her posts showed a glamorous group shot of the stars due to feature on the first episode. It comes after Loose Women was left in chaos, with some of its top presenters doing the show 'through gritted teeth' as they faced a 60 per cent pay cut. The huge ITV programming changes announced earlier this month will see Loose Women air for only 30 weeks a year, instead of its current year-round timetable Some of the stars are believed to be 'furious' and 'insulted' over the shake-up, and are already fearing inevitable job losses. A source told The Sun: 'It's very tense backstage as the cast are all fuming. It's like they're putting on a brave face and doing the show through gritted teeth. 'Some people's pay could be cut by 60 per cent as some get paid by the episode and they'll be slashed next year. 'For some it's their main source of income and it's worrying to everyone.' Anchors Ruth Langsford and Kaye Adams, both 65, and presenters Nadia Sawalha, 60, and Denise Welch, 66, are believed to be 'angered' and 'panicked' about their livelihoods being at stake, causing uproar behind the scenes. Other top ITV talents including Lorraine, 65, whose career spans over 40 years, are believed to be 'furious' and 'insulted' over the shake-up. The new regime, set to come into effect in January, will cost a potential 300 staff members their jobs, with an ongoing consultation period lasting until September, before employees are finally let go in December. Insiders have revealed to MailOnline it is Christine Lampard, 46, who fears she will be most affected given she presents for Lorraine when she is on holiday and also anchors Loose Women, meaning her yearly work is now in jeopardy. A TV source told MailOnline: 'All of the presenters are in a state of panic and up in arms following ITV's announcement. 'These shows make up a large part of their livelihoods, so they are just as stressed and angry as the production staff, who have been told over 300 jobs are at risk. 'Ruth, Kaye, Nadia and Denise, in particular, have been reaching out to the production team in a panic and to express how angry they are that ITV had made this decision.' MailOnline understands the cast of Loose Women, which includes more than 20 presenters like Charlene White and Coleen Nolan, feel there will be no option other than for the broadcaster to let go of key, long-serving talent. It is also believed younger panellists, like former Love Island contestant Olivia Attwood, 34, and influencer GK Barry, 25, could be favoured over veteran stars including Janet Street-Porter, 78, and Jane Moore, 63. A Loose Women insider added: 'At the moment there are about 20 presenters at the show, some are contracted, like Ruth, Kaye, Nadia, Denise, Janet, and Jane, and others are more ad hoc, like Myleene Klass and Sue Cleaver. 'It is hard enough right now to give every contributor a fair number of shows and to keep everyone happy and on screen as much as they would like. 'Now, the show will air just 30 weeks a year, so a lot of people are going to lose their jobs. 'There won't be enough shows to go around, so it means presenters who have been on the series for 25 years may be kicked off the panel.'
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Loose Women star lands huge new job just days after ITV daytime cull amid cash crisis
The Sun previously revealed how Loose Women is in chaos backstage with some of the stars doing the show 'through gritted teeth' as they face a 60 per cent pay cut big gig Loose Women star lands huge new job just days after ITV daytime cull amid cash crisis LOOSE Women star Judi Love has landed a huge new job just days after ITV announced their daytime cull. The ITV show's line-up had been left in the dark about cuts to their lunchtime talk show, which will take effect from January amid a cash crisis. 3 Lose Women star Judi Love has landed a huge new job amid ITV's daytime cull Credit: Rex Sweeping changes announced earlier this month mean the female-led, lunchtime talk show will only air for 30 weeks a year. So, it's a good job Judi, 44, has bagged herself a lucrative podcasting gig to keep the cash rolling in. The comedian announced on Instagram today that the first episode of Our Table will be released tomorrow. Fellow Loose Woman Charlene White is joining her, along with actor David Gyasi, comedian Michelle Deswarte and actress Deborah Ayorinde. She wrote: "Our Table will launch on Friday, the 30th, on YouTube and all major podcast platforms! "We have an exciting series lined up, featuring incredible guests and engaging conversations. Join us at Our Table!! #Ourtable #JudiLove." A second post saw the Strictly star posed with her special guests ahead of the series premiere. The Sun previously revealed how Loose Women is in chaos backstage with some of the stars doing the show 'through gritted teeth' as they face a 60 per cent pay cut. An insider told us: 'It's very tense backstage as the cast are all fuming. It's like they're putting on a brave face and doing the show through gritted teeth. 'Some people's pay could be cut by 60% as some get paid by the episode and they'll be slashed next year. ITV Daytime Shake-Up: Major Changes to Lorraine and Loose Women Revealed 'For some it's their main source of income and it's worrying to everyone.' This comes after an ITV source revealed: "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." MORE ITV CUTS Loose Women isn't the only show affected by recently announced changes at ITV, that will come into play in 2026. Lorraine Kelly's show has been cut to just 30 minutes a day and will also only air for 30 weeks of the year. Good Morning Britain, with hosts including Susanna Reid, Ed Balls and Kate Garraway, will take half an hour from Lorraine and will run from 6am to 9.30am. More than 220 jobs will be lost as part of the shake-up — almost half of the 450 employed on the four flagship shows GMB, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women. ITV's daytime TV schedule changes in full Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes to run from 6am to 9.30am daily. Lorraine will run from 9.30am-10am, on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. During the weeks Lorraine is not on air, Good Morning Britain will run from 6am to 10am. This Morning will remain in its 10am-12.30pm slot on weekdays throughout the year. Loose Women will be in the 12.30-1.30pm slot, again on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. The changes will take effect from January 2026. 3 She's bagged herself a lucrative podcasting gig Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Loose Women star lands huge new job just days after ITV daytime cull amid cash crisis
LOOSE Women star Judi Love has landed a huge new job just days after ITV announced their daytime cull. The ITV show's line-up had been left in the dark about 3 Lose Women star Judi Love has landed a huge new job amid ITV's daytime cull Credit: Rex So, it's a good job The comedian announced on Instagram today that the first episode of Our Table will be released tomorrow. Fellow Loose Woman read more on Judi Love She wrote: "Our Table will launch on Friday, the 30th, on YouTube and all major podcast platforms! "We have an exciting series lined up, featuring incredible guests and engaging conversations. Join us at Our Table!! #Ourtable #JudiLove." A second post saw the Strictly star posed with her special guests ahead of the series premiere. The Sun previously revealed how Most read in News TV An insider told us: 'It's very tense backstage as the cast are all fuming. It's like they're putting on a brave face and doing the show through gritted teeth. 'Some people's pay could be cut by 60% as some get paid by the episode and they'll be slashed next year. ITV Daytime Shake-Up: Major Changes to Lorraine and Loose Women Revealed 'For some it's their main source of income and it's worrying to everyone.' This comes after an ITV source revealed: "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." MORE ITV CUTS Loose Women isn't the only show affected by recently announced changes at ITV, that will come into play in 2026. Lorraine Kelly's show has been cut to just 30 minutes a day and will also only air for 30 weeks of the year. Good Morning Britain, with hosts including Susanna Reid, Ed Balls and Kate Garraway, will take half an hour from Lorraine and will run from 6am to 9.30am. ITV's daytime TV schedule changes in full Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes to run from 6am to 9.30am daily. Lorraine will run from 9.30am-10am, on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. During the weeks Lorraine is not on air, Good Morning Britain will run from 6am to 10am. This Morning will remain in its 10am-12.30pm slot on weekdays throughout the year. Loose Women will be in the 12.30-1.30pm slot, again on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. The changes will take effect from January 2026. 3 She's bagged herself a lucrative podcasting gig Credit: Instagram 3 Our Table will include a selection of special guests Credit: Instagram
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Loose Women star lands huge new job just days after ITV daytime cull amid cash crisis
LOOSE Women star Judi Love has landed a huge new job just days after ITV announced their daytime cull. The ITV show's line-up had been left in the dark about cuts to their lunchtime talk show, which will take effect from January amid a cash crisis. 3 Sweeping changes announced earlier this month mean the female-led, lunchtime talk show will only air for 30 weeks a year. So, it's a good job Judi, 44, has bagged herself a lucrative podcasting gig to keep the cash rolling in. The comedian announced on Instagram today that the first episode of Our Table will be released tomorrow. Fellow Loose Woman Charlene White is joining her, along with actor David Gyasi, comedian Michelle Deswarte and actress Deborah Ayorinde. She wrote: "Our Table will launch on Friday, the 30th, on YouTube and all major podcast platforms! "We have an exciting series lined up, featuring incredible guests and engaging conversations. Join us at Our Table!! #Ourtable #JudiLove." A second post saw the Strictly star posed with her special guests ahead of the series premiere. The Sun previously revealed how Loose Women is in chaos backstage with some of the stars doing the show 'through gritted teeth' as they face a 60 per cent pay cut. An insider told us: 'It's very tense backstage as the cast are all fuming. It's like they're putting on a brave face and doing the show through gritted teeth. 'Some people's pay could be cut by 60% as some get paid by the episode and they'll be slashed next year. 'For some it's their main source of income and it's worrying to everyone.' This comes after an ITV source revealed: "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." MORE ITV CUTS Loose Women isn't the only show affected by recently announced changes at ITV, that will come into play in 2026. Lorraine Kelly 's show has been cut to just 30 minutes a day and will also only air for 30 weeks of the year. Good Morning Britain, with hosts including Susanna Reid, Ed Balls and Kate Garraway, will take half an hour from Lorraine and will run from 6am to 9.30am. More than 220 jobs will be lost as part of the shake-up — almost half of the 450 employed on the four flagship shows GMB, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women. ITV's daytime TV schedule changes in full Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes to run from 6am to 9.30am daily. Lorraine will run from 9.30am-10am, on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. During the weeks Lorraine is not on air, Good Morning Britain will run from 6am to 10am. This Morning will remain in its 10am-12.30pm slot on weekdays throughout the year. Loose Women will be in the 12.30-1.30pm slot, again on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. The changes will take effect from January 2026. 3 3
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
ITV massacre is the worst decision for viewers and stars on TV – it's proof bosses only care about one thing
THE ITV massacre is possibly the worst decision bosses could have made for viewers and stars on TV. Sadly, all it proves is that telly execs may not care about good content, indeed they only care about one thing - money. 10 The ITV shakeup is bad news for both the stars and also the viewers Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 10 Lorraine will now only present her show for half an hour at a time, 30 weeks a year Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 10 This Morning will move to a new location completely with a streamlined and shared team with other shows Credit: Rex Yesterday, I chatted to a number of my former colleagues at Good Morning Britain and it was heartbreaking to hear a general consensus of Working on the show back in 2022, I can personally attest to seeing the fantastic and dedicated team first hand. This was a hub of creativity, determination, drive and a passion for making brilliant television. What makes Good Morning Britain so special as a show is the light and shade it provides. READ MORE ON ITV In recent weeks, we could see topical and specialist reporting on world events like Trump's deals and the conclave election of the new pope. A few minutes later, we would see Richard Arnold ITV News is a fantastic and well produced operation and without a doubt, there is always a place for news. However, GMB is a very different operation and Most read in News TV A programme like that needs light and shade and I fear that without the fun elements, even more viewers might switch to Sally and Jon on BBC One. While it's been reported that some of the main talent like Susanna Reid and Kate Garraway ITV Daytime Shake-Up: Major Changes to Lorraine and Loose Women Revealed I cannot help but think this is almost a representation of the entire industry. While the talent in front of the camera who are paid thousands are well looked after, it's those slaving away for 10 hours (or more) behind the scenes that are cast out into the cold, even though it is mainly them that make the magic happen. And it shows with the rest of the schedule... Lorraine being Her brilliant team produce a lifestyle based show which has been a staple of the breakfast offering for the last four decades - a beloved tradition that steps back all the way to TV-AM. ITV show feuds AFTER fans claimed Judi Love snubbed Lorraine Kelly's Bafta win, we take a look at a few more Lorraine Kelly and Judi Love, 2024: Bafta viewers claimed Judi looked less than impressed when Lorraine collected her gong to mark 30-years of service to daytime telly It escalated during the same year when Phillip rudely interrupted her while she was presenting a preview of Loose Women during an episode of This Morning, with Holly Willoughby and Phil Schofield, 2023: Back in 2023 The Sun revealed how It is also the most popular and inoffensive show out of the whole roster of programmes. By cutting back both the time and the amount of shows that will air, it suggests that ITV is ready to diminish the importance of popular content like that. It reminds me of the approach of Coronation Street, culling Then there's Loose Women, where there was absolutely no need to cut back on the amount of shows at all, especially after it was just I cannot help but think this is almost a representation of the entire industry. The team over at White City's TV Centre still pulls in hundreds of thousands of viewers every day and is one of the most popular shows on daytime. Where am I going to get my daily fix of Ruth Langsford, Jane Moore, Of course there is the point that Meanwhile, if the plans are what they seem to be, Ben Shephard and Peppa Pig's Mummy Pig gives birth to third baby as GMB reveals first pic and piglet's sweet name But arguably, this is the show that faces the most competition as BBC Morning Live continues to be on the rise - Many think that the studio in the old BBC headquarters is still haunted by the ghost of the lost partnership of Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. If they want to win viewers back, they may need to take a more consumer-based approach. Keep the staple segments like fashion, food, showbiz and advice, and if they focus less on astrology and more on consumer-based segments then they might be onto a winner. 10 Shows like Good Morning Britain need both serious and light hearted moments Credit: ITV 10 The changes threaten to rip out the full soul and tradition of ITV's Daytime output Credit: Rex If they are going to win the audience back over, their participation is important and it might be a good idea to get viewers more involved in the 'Morning View' news review segments. These shows need cultivating, not cutbacks and I fear that the bosses will save money in the short term, whilst crippling the offering in the long term. Speaking of which, there could be an unexpected potential other winner in this saga, and that is Channel 5 (now known simply as 5) with its brilliant daytime offering. The other commercial channel has really upped the ante on their own topical daytime offering. If This Morning wants to win viewers back, they may need to take a more consumer-based approach Veteran broadcaster Jeremy Vine usually takes to the airwaves for a brilliant show of news debates with big name political personalities. hacks . Then we have the brilliant Vanessa Feltz with her hard-hitting human interest debates and But what 5 does so well is the fact that all of its programmes are focused on the viewer and the audience is invited to have their say live on air. It's the perfect mixture of traditional linear television done well combined with the uncensored and approachable feel of live radio. You could easily call up and speak to a national treasure like Vanessa and her gang of friends on a topic that you really care about which has a direct effect on your life. Channel 5 is investing in its daytime output just at the right time, just as ITV has exposed its Achilles heel. There is still a home for viewers on one channel, but the question is ... where? 10 Loose Women was at the top of its game with BAFTA nominations Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 10 It seems bosses just don't want to pay for as many stars on screen Credit: ITV 10 Channel 5 have a brilliant daytime offering of their own which could really threaten ITV Credit: Getty 10 Viewers can chat directly to a national treasure like Vanessa Feltz Credit: Channel 5 10 I fear the cutbacks will only make more viewers switch over to other channels Credit: BBC
