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Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Vanessa Feltz's Channel 5 show ‘on the brink' as ratings drop amid crisis talks
Vanessa Feltz's new afternoon talk show on Channel 5 is reportedly facing an uncertain future as disappointing ratings prompt behind-the-scenes crisis talks Channel 5 is reportedly scrambling behind the scenes as concerns mount over the future of Vanessa, the recently launched afternoon talk show fronted by veteran broadcaster Vanessa Feltz. Just two months into its run, the programme has yet to make the splash network executives had hoped for - prompting urgent strategy meetings and casting doubt over Feltz's long-term place at the channel. Top producers have reportedly held intense discussions in recent days, weighing the show's viability and considering potential format overhauls. The network had anticipated that Vanessa's star power would retain the audience from The Jeremy Vine Show, but viewership has not met expectations. 'The future of Vanessa's show is very much uncertain for the time being,' a source confided to The Sun. 'Bosses have been locked in crisis talks and have been planning ways to immediately revamp the programme if there is to be a chance that it could be saved." Ratings for the show have reportedly nosedived, with just 62,000 people tuning in to Monday's episode - a sharp contrast to the 200,000 viewers Jeremy Vine routinely draws. 'Jeremy regularly gets 200,000 watching his show but they all seem to reach for the remote and switch off when Vanessa comes on,' the insider added. The atmosphere behind the scenes has grown increasingly tense, particularly following ITV 's recent announcement of sweeping cuts to its daytime output. With big-name programmes like Lorraine and Loose Women facing potential downsizing, insiders say staff are bracing for the worst. 'Everyone is worried and they all feel bitterly disappointed that Vanessa's show hasn't taken off as planned,' the source said. However, a second insider offered a more tempered view, noting that the time slot Vanessa occupies traditionally underperforms in comparison to earlier segments: 'Vanessa's timeslot has always typically received less viewers than Jeremy's on-air slot and at present, [the show] was still performing in-line with what is expected of early afternoons on Channel 5.' In response to the speculation, a Channel 5 spokesperson commented: 'There are no current plans for any changes. As with all live shows, we continue to evolve with our audience.' Vanessa made a high-profile return to daytime television when the show debuted earlier this year, marking a revival of a format she first led in the 1990s. She originally hosted Vanessa on ITV from 1994 to 1998, with the show coming to an end amid reports of a pay dispute, during which Feltz allegedly requested a £2.75 million salary. She later fronted The Vanessa Show on BBC One in 1999, though it was short-lived and cancelled after just one season. Channel 5 attempted to breathe new life into the concept in 2011, but the revamped Vanessa Show was ultimately relegated to a later time slot due to flagging ratings and then cancelled altogether. The Mirror has approached Vanessa's representatives and a Channel 5 spokesperson for comment on this story.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Channel 5 bosses in crisis talks about future of Vanessa Feltz's show – just two months after launch
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHANNEL 5 bosses have been locked in crisis talks over the future of Vanessa Feltz's afternoon show. The veteran broadcaster was handed her own self-titled programme on the network two months ago but it has so far failed to deliver the ratings that Channel 5 were hoping for throwing the entire future in jeopardy. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Vanessa Feltz's Channel 5 show is in jeopardy amid low ratings 2 Bosses have held crisis talks over the future of the programme Credit: Channel 5 The Sun understands that head honchos of the programme have held crunch talks about what to do with the show and if there is even a future for Vanessa on Channel 5. It had been hoped that fans who tuned in for Jeremy Vine on the channel would stick around to see Vanessa and her celebrity guests but the ratings have tumbled. An insider told The Sun: "The future of Vanessa's show is very much uncertain for the time being. "Bosses have been locked in crisis talks and have been planning ways to immediately revamp the programme if there is to be a chance that it could be saved. "Only 62,000 viewers tuned into Monday's episode and there is feeling that it has been a total disaster behind-the-scenes. "Jeremy regularly gets 200,000 watching his show but they all seem to reach for the remote and switch off when Vanessa comes on." The insider revealed that staff working on the programme have been further thrown by ITV's recent announcement of cuts across the daytime sector. Knowing that Vanessa brings in far less viewers than Lorraine and Loose Women, who are under threat, they fear it is only a matter of time until the plug is pulled for good. They added: "Everyone is worried and they all feel bitterly disappointed that Vanessa's show hasn't taken off as planned." Despite this, another insider admitted to The Sun that Vanessa's timeslot has always typically received less viewers than Jeremy's on-air slot and at present, was still performing in-line with what is expected of early afternoons on Channel 5. Vanessa Feltz issues HUGE update on her new Channel 5 show as she's set to welcome Corrie legend When contacted by The Sun, a Channel 5 spokesperson said: "There are no current plans for any changes. As with all live shows, we continue to evolve with our audience.' Vanessa's programme launched to much fanfare earlier this year as she made her return to daytime TV hosting. She first hosted Vanessa for ITV between 1994 and 1998 before it came to a halt amid a pay row which allegedly saw Vanessa demand a £2.75million salary. A year later, she hosted a similar show, titled The Vanessa Show, for BBC One, but that was axed after one series. In 2011, The Vanessa Show was revived for the first time by Channel 5 but was eventually pushed to a late afternoon slot amid poor ratings before being cancelled altogether. 14 years on and it seems that Channel 5 are suffering the same fate after choosing to reboot her original ITV show - Vanessa.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Channel 5 bosses in crisis talks about future of Vanessa Feltz's show – just two months after launch
CHANNEL 5 bosses have been locked in crisis talks over the future of Vanessa Feltz's afternoon show. The veteran broadcaster was handed her own self-titled programme on the network two months ago but it has so far failed to deliver the ratings that Channel 5 were hoping for throwing the entire future in jeopardy. Advertisement 2 Vanessa Feltz's Channel 5 show is in jeopardy amid low ratings 2 Bosses have held crisis talks over the future of the programme Credit: Channel 5 The Sun understands that head honchos of the programme have held crunch talks about what to do with the show and if there is even a future for Vanessa on Channel 5. It had been hoped that fans who tuned in for Jeremy Vine on the channel would stick around to see Vanessa and her celebrity guests but the ratings have tumbled. An insider told The Sun: "The future of Vanessa's show is very much uncertain for the time being. "Bosses have been locked in crisis talks and have been planning ways to immediately revamp the programme if there is to be a chance that it could be saved. Advertisement Read More on Vanessa Feltz "Only 62,000 viewers tuned into Monday's episode and there is feeling that it has been a total disaster behind-the-scenes. "Jeremy regularly gets 200,000 watching his show but they all seem to reach for the remote and switch off when Vanessa comes on." The insider revealed that staff working on the programme have been further thrown by ITV's recent announcement of cuts across the daytime sector. Knowing that Vanessa brings in far less viewers than Lorraine and Loose Women, who are under threat, they fear it is only a matter of time until the plug is pulled for good. Advertisement Most read in News TV They added: "Everyone is worried and they all feel bitterly disappointed that Vanessa's show hasn't taken off as planned." Despite this, another insider admitted to The Sun that Vanessa's timeslot has always typically received less viewers than Jeremy's on-air slot and at present, was still performing in-line with what is expected of early afternoons on Channel 5. Vanessa Feltz issues HUGE update on her new Channel 5 show as she's set to welcome Corrie legend When contacted by The Sun, a Channel 5 spokesperson said: "There are no current plans for any changes. As with all live shows, we continue to evolve with our audience.' Vanessa's programme launched to much fanfare earlier this year as she made her return to daytime TV hosting. Advertisement She first hosted Vanessa for ITV between 1994 and 1998 before it came to a halt amid a pay row which allegedly saw Vanessa demand a £2.75million salary. A year later, she hosted a similar show, titled The Vanessa Show, for BBC One, but that was axed after one series. In 2011, The Vanessa Show was revived for the first time by Channel 5 but was eventually pushed to a late afternoon slot amid poor ratings before being cancelled altogether. 14 years on and it seems that Channel 5 are suffering the same fate after choosing to reboot her original ITV show - Vanessa. Advertisement Vanessa Feltz on 5 Vanessa Feltz is set to host her own brand new daytime show on 5, but what can viewers expect? The commercial network have promised the show will be open, honest, and full of fun discussions. Topics that will be covered include relationships, parenting, gossip or fashion. Speaking about her self-titled programme, she said: "I cannot wait to get started on this sparkling adventure with Channel 5. "This show is all about YOU – your stories, your opinions, your emotions, and your triumphs. Television's never been so real, honest, or unpredictable. "Life isn't perfect, so let's not pretend it is – let's help each other out, have a giggle, and make every show a conversation worth having so kick off your shoes and come and join me for lunch, relax with a bit of me time and let's have a ball!"
The Independent
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Vanessa Feltz leaves This Morning after 33 years for new breakfast show
Vanessa Feltz has left This Morning after 33 years to present her new 5 daytime show titled Vanessa. The 63-year-old broadcaster has been a regular contributor on the ITV programme since 1992 but will be stepping away from the commitment as she fronts her own lunchtime TV show, which will launch on 5 on 24 March at 12.45pm. Vanessa promises to cover a range of topics including celebrity gossip, life advice, relationships, parenting and more. She told the Daily Star: 'I've been on This Morning since 1992. It's been a long time. But I'm now doing my own show and I can't do both.' 'When I told everyone I wouldn't be able to do the show anymore, they were lovely about it. I heard from Alison Hammond and Holly Willoughby immediately and the bosses were charming. I'll miss working with them all.' She continued: 'I have learned lots of stuff on This Morning. When I first did it, I had never been on TV before. I didn't know what was going on. I was bamboozled but they gave me a contract." She added on Instagram: 'I love This Morning and all my friends and family there. Huge and kisses to everybody. Come and join me for lunch every weekday on @5 @channel5_tv 12.30 for a good chinwag.' Feltz first gained national recognition with The Vanessa Show on ITV, which ran from 1994 to 1998, before she moved to the BBC, where she presented the Vanessa Feltz Breakfast Show on BBC Radio London and an early morning show on BBC Radio 2. In 2022, she left the BBC after nearly 20 years, and joined TalkTV, where she hosted her own show for two years. She left TalkTV and has been continuing her regular appearances on This Morning, and in November the broadcaster replaced former Countdown star Carol Vorderman on her Sunday slot on LBC. Feltz's new show comes as Channel 5 and its on-demand site My5 relaunched this week as '5' to unite the broadcaster's linear and streaming platforms under one brand. The relaunch features an expanded offering of shows from across Paramount's different brands, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central and MTV Entertainment Studios, with 15 new live channels available on 5's free streaming service. Feltz's departure from This Morning comes after the show has undergone major changes in recent years with hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley taking over as presenters from Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. Schofield quit the show in 2023, after he admitted to lying about an affair with a younger male colleague. Willoughby stepped away from the programme four months later to spend more time with her family after it emerged that a security guard had planned to kidnap and murder her.
