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Daily Record
17 hours ago
- Daily Record
Good Morning Britain star facing axe as ITV continues to make brutal cuts
A Good Morning Britain presenter has reportedly been axed as part of ITV's ongoing restructuring plans, which has seen an extra £15 million of savings sought. A Good Morning Britain presenter has reportedly been dropped as part of widespread job cuts across ITV. US correspondent Noel Phillips will no longer feature on the breakfast show as ITV seeks to slash a further £15 million from its overall spending. Back in May, ITV revealed its intention to axe the roles of roughly half of the 450 staff members working on programmes including Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, This Morning, and Loose Women. Whilst the consultation regarding Phillips' position continues, he is amongst those anticipated to depart. The broadcaster has featured on Good Morning Britain since February 2021 following his exit from Sky News, reports the Express. His exit has triggered internal worries about the programme's diversity, reports Deadline. Insiders allegedly expressed anxiety about the prospects of Sean Fletcher and Marverine Cole, though ITV has assured they will stay with the show. The Royal Television Society award-winning reporter has been key to the programme's reporting on racial tensions in America and Britain. Phillips disclosed he fell victim to a racist attack in Central London, where he was "mugged, racially assaulted and spat on". Whilst covering the demonstrations following the deadly shooting of Daunte Wright, Phillips broadcast from Minneapolis where he came under gunfire. Only last month, Phillips was struck by rubber bullets whilst reporting on the unrest in Los Angeles. A source revealed GMB staff members were "p****d off" about Phillips' departure, whilst another suggested there is "less pressure [on ITV] to be seen to be doing the right thing" regarding diversity matters. An ITV spokesperson told Deadline: "In 2026, Good Morning Britain will continue to have the familiar line-up of presenters that we know viewers love. ITV is fully committed to our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, and the representation on our shows will remain a priority." The network revealed there would be sweeping alterations to their daytime television programming from 2026. Come the new year, Lorraine Kelly will see her hour-long programme reduced. Her eponymous show will now broadcast from 9.30am to 10am and will only be transmitted for 30 weeks annually. Throughout the 22 weeks Lorraine is absent from screens, Good Morning Britain will stretch its transmission until 10am, gaining an additional hour in its programming. Within the overhaul, GMB will see its existing 6am to 9am time slot permanently lengthened until 9.30am. Production will also transfer from ITV Studios to ITN following a fresh five-year contract. Whilst This Morning will continue broadcasting from 10.30am to 12.30pm, Loose Women faces cutbacks. The midday discussion programme will now transmit seasonally for merely 30 weeks per year.
Daily Mirror
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Good Morning Britain star axed as brutal ITV budget cuts continue
A Good Morning Britain star will no longer appear on the ITV show as the broadcaster's plans to cut £15 million from its total budget continue. A familiar face from Good Morning Britain has been dropped amidst a wave of redundancies sweeping through ITV. US correspondent Noel Phillips is set to leave the breakfast show as part of ITV's cost-cutting measure s, which aim to slash an additional £15 million from its budget. Back in May, ITV unveiled plans to cut ties with nearly half of the 450 staff working on programmes like Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, This Morning, and Loose Women. While discussions about Phillips' position are still underway, it's anticipated that he will be among those departing. The journalist joined Good Morning Britain in February 2021 after his stint at Sky News. His expected exit has raised alarm bells over diversity within the show, as reported by Deadline. There have been whispers of uncertainty surrounding the futures of Sean Fletcher and Marverine Cole, but ITV has since assured that both will stay on air. Phillips, who won a Royal Television Society award, has played a pivotal role in covering racial tensions both in the US and the UK for the programme. He shared a harrowing personal experience of being "mugged, racially assaulted and spat on" during a racial attack in Central London, reports the Express. Phillips' reporting has often placed him in the thick of the action; he was on the ground in Minneapolis amid protests following Daunte Wright's tragic death, where he found himself near live gunfire. As recently as last month, Phillips faced rubber bullets while covering riots in Los Angeles. Sources have revealed that GMB staff are "p****d off" over Phillips' departure, with another suggesting there's "less pressure [on ITV] to be seen to be doing the right thing" regarding diversity. An ITV spokesperson disclosed to Deadline: "In 2026, Good Morning Britain will continue to have the familiar line-up of presenters that we know viewers love. ITV is fully committed to our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, and the representation on our shows will remain a priority." The network has unveiled plans for a major overhaul of their daytime TV offerings starting in 2026. Come the new year, Lorraine Kelly will bid farewell to her hour-long programme as it shifts to a 9.30am to 10am slot, airing only 30 weeks per annum. During Lorraine's downtime, Good Morning Britain will fill the gap by extending its broadcast until 10am, tacking on an additional hour. The revamp also sees GMB's usual 6am to 9am timeslot permanently stretched to 9.30am, with production moving from ITV Studios to ITN following a fresh five-year deal. While This Morning retains its 10.30am to 12.30pm slot, Loose Women faces a cutback, set to air just 30 weeks each year in a seasonal format.
Chicago Tribune
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Plano's Jason Phillips pulls double duty as shortstop and pitcher. His all-star approach? ‘Work two times harder.'
Uncommitted heading into his senior year, Plano's Jason Phillips knows he has to work extra hard to get his name out there. Playing at a smaller high school presents some challenges in that regard, but the shortstop/pitcher is doing his best to increase his visibility this summer. Playing in the Double Duty Classic at the Chicago White Sox's Rate Field was a step in that direction. 'Really all you need is an opportunity,' Phillips said. 'If you perform out there, that opens the way to plenty more opportunities. I think events like this definitely help. 'I love where I'm from. I just have to work two times harder.' Phillips impressed both on the mound and with a sharp single at the plate. Walking into a professional stadium for the first time as a player left a profound impact on Phillips. 'I've never played on a field like this before,' Phillips said. 'Just walking into the dugout was surreal. Walking into the clubhouse and seeing your name on the plate, putting on the jersey, it was surreal.' The nature of the event itself, which was being hosted to honor the old East-West Negro League games that were held at Comiskey Park, also wasn't lost on Phillips. The game was filled with Black players, which resonates with Phillips. Look no further than the number he wears for the Reapers, the same one made famous by Jackie Robinson. 'Having that experience is important to him,' said former Plano coach Nate Hill, who is taking over as the Reapers' athletic director this year. 'He's sporting No. 42 for us, so it's definitely something he doesn't take lightly.' Perhaps more importantly, there were dozens of college coaches and professional scouts on hand at Rate Field as well. He's still patiently trying to find a college destination. 'I'm just trying to go out there and have fun,' Phillips said. 'When I play my best, hopefully somebody sees that and that's where I end up. I try not to put too much pressure on myself.' What the scouts are seeing is a transformed player. Already a fearsome hitter at 6-foot-1, 226 pounds, Phillips took a massive jump this season with his athleticism. The statistic that stands out, however, is a program-record seven triples. He never hit a triple in his career before this season. 'Becoming a full player is going to pay off for him,' Hill said. 'He dropped over 30 pounds, and it really showed this spring. He was super athletic. His bat spoke for himself. 'He played shortstop for us, and he played a fantastic shortstop.' Oswego's Kamrin Jenkins is one of Phillips' closest friends. They're also travel teammates at Top Tier West, and Jenkins was Phillips' teammate at the Double Duty Classic. Jenkins has seen Phillips' transformation firsthand. 'He's like my brother,' Jenkins said. 'This past year and a half has been crucial for him. He was in the weight room. He was telling me how he was doing cardio and eating better. 'He looks like a real ballplayer now.' Hill hopes all of that translates to an opportunity for Phillips to play at a high level in college. 'He wants to put himself on the map,' Hill said. 'When I met with him coming into his freshman year, this was the ideal path and track that he and his family were on. 'Being able to see him step into that is huge. To be back-to-back all-state is huge. The success he's had has spoken for itself.' That support is another crucial part of Phillips' development. 'Sometimes, confidence can be a thing you struggle with, definitely with me too,' Phillips said. 'Being around people that believe in me and believe that I can do good things means a lot.'
USA Today
25-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Chandler Phillips odds to win Rocket Mortgage Classic
Chandler Phillips heads into the 2025 Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club with +20000 odds to win. He made the cut and finished 64th in his most recent event, the RBC Canadian Open. In the past year, Phillips has competed in 27 tournaments. His best finish was 11th, his average finish was 38th, and he posted the best score of the day zero times. The tournament will be held June 26-29 in Detroit, MI, hosted at the par 72, 7,370-yard course. The field will seek the title held by previous winner Cam Davis and a share of the $9,600,000.00 purse. Chandler Phillips odds to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 1:23 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Phillips' stats and trends Phillips' recent results How to watch the Rocket Mortgage Classic ESPN+ is the new home of PGA TOUR LIVE. Sign up now to access 4,300+ hours of live coverage from 35 PGA TOUR tournaments this year.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Jacksonville man convicted of murdering 8-year-old girl fighting for life sentence review
would Action News Jax has been following the case since Clifton was first found dead in 1998. The case has gained national attention, in part, because of its nature. Clifton's body had been found beaten and stabbed in Phillips' waterbed. He was 14 years old at the time and was sentenced to life in prison without the chance for parole. Phillips made his first appearance inside a Duval County courtroom on Monday since 2017. During a hearing where the judge was expected to set a date to review his sentence, his recently appointed lawyers asked for at least a few months' time in preparing a case to argue for Phillips to receive a new sentence. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< The case they're expected to make is Phillips' age both when he committed the murder and when he was first convicted. Criminal defense attorney Chris Carson says the Florida Supreme Court has ruled against minors receiving a life sentence since Phillips' conviction. 'If someone was under the age of 18, there had to be some manner of opportunity for that person to seek recourse,' Carson said. Phillips and his lawyers had made this argument in Duval County court back in 2017, but he was resentenced to life in prison after the court rejected it. Court records show another attempt by his lawyers to have his sentence reviewed in 2020, but the Florida Supreme Court denied it. Carson tells Action News Jax he doesn't expect Phillips' sentence to change because of the nature of the murder and the attention it has received. 'The technical reality is he has to be given an opportunity to present that evidence,' said Carson, 'the practical reality is it would take some very compelling evidence for a judge to modify the sentence at this point.' Whatever case Phillips' lawyers decide to make, Carson said it could take months for them to build it. 'There can be things that involve, you know, psychologists, psychiatrists, even medical doctors. So, depending on the nature of the mitigation, that's going to dictate the timeline,' Carson said. The judge ordered that the next day, this case would go to court on July 8th. We're expecting to hear an update from Phillips' lawyers on where they are in building their case for a sentence review. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
