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The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
The 7 TV channels disappearing from all Virgin Media boxes in June as major station shuts down after 10 years
MILLIONS of Virgin TV customers are set to see big changes this week as seven TV channels are going to disappear forever – including one much loved reality station. The major shake-up could see users lose access to their favourite channels – including reality station ITVBe – in a behind the scenes revamp recently revealed by a Sky employee. From Friday, Virgin TV users will notice several channels have disappeared. Similar changes will affect Sky TV customers. There's no need to panic, with most stations being rebranded, not removed entirely. 2 What TV channels are changing? On Friday 6 June, Sky Romance will be replaced by SuperheroHD, although this name is set to be temporary. A day later (Saturday June 7) Sky Comedy HD will wave farewell and be replaced by PitchPerfectHD. These changes come after several other Sky channels were renamed on June 2. Sky Fairytale became Sky Family on Monday June 2, returning to its original name. Sky Karate Kid also got the chop, reverting back to Sky Action. Sky Pride will become Sky Drama HD. That's Dance is the new name for the popular That's Pride channel. The biggest shake up to schedules is the closure of ITVBe. What will happen to ITVBe? In a blow to reality TV lovers, ITV bosses confirmed to The Sun in April that ITVBe was being shut down. The switch off will take place on Friday after 11 years. There's good news, too. Favourite shows like The Only Way Is Essex and the Real Housewives moving to ITV2, to join Love Island 2025. The station will be replaced by a dedicated channel ITV Quiz. The new station will be the new home for Deal or No Deal, Wheel of Fortune, Tipping Point, Lingo, Tenable, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 2 Why are the channels being closed? The ITVBe switch off is all part of massive cost-cutting at ITV as bosses try to balance the books. Despite having huge hits like Love Island 2025, the broadcaster is struggling to compete with streaming services. The closure of ITVBe comes after the bombshell news that Lorraine Kelly's morning show would be cut to just 30 minutes. There are also dramatic changes to long-running lunchtime show Loose Women. ITV fans will need to stay tuned to see if there are any more changes to channels and programmes.
Daily Record
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Virgin customers can get fit in front of the TV for free thanks to limited time offer
Working out and saving money by simply turning your TV on seems too good to be true - but it isn't Summer is around the corner and with sunnier days ahead, Scots might be feeling the pressure to shift a bit of weight, tone up, or simply feel more comfortable in the clothes they are digging out from the back of the wardrobe. But what if you could drop a dress size or lean out simply by turning on the TV? And what if, on top of that, you could save yourself a bit of money to go towards that couple's holiday or staycation you have coming up? It may seem to good to be true, but for Virgin TV customers, it's a very real possibility. This is because Virgin customers can jump into the popular fitness app, Fit at Home, and enjoy exclusive access to over 500 workouts for three months at no extra cost. The service is usually £10 a month, so you are essentially saving yourself a tenner. "It is our mission to provide customers the best possible value from their Virgin TV package, so we are thrilled to be offering three months access to Fit at Home, David Bouchier Chief TV and Entertainment Officer, raved. "From the comfort of their own home, customers will benefit from professionally-led workouts, physiotherapy programs and so much more, without the need to shell out on a gym membership." Fit At Home offers sessions suited to everybody – including Bodyweight & Fit with Anna McCormack where Brits can do full-body workouts using just your body weight, so no need to faff around with equipment. Dancing more your thing? Feeling a bit frisky? Sensual & Fit with Kasia Rain combines dance and fitness to help you embrace your sensuality while keeping fit by focusing on movements that up body confidence and coordination. Sports & Physio programs offer physical therapy exercises for those who have taken a knock at the gym. Elsewhere, Pilates & Fit with Lewis McNairy and Meditation & Fit keeps your abs strong and your mind in check. Children and pregnant women aren't left out, either. Pregnant & Fit with Abby Taylor focuses on safe and effective exercises to maintain fitness during pregnancy. Kids & Fun with Dan Cooke has fun moves for wee ones. If you want to reap the benefits of all this, though, you need to act soon. Customers who sign up to the app before June 30, 2025 can save £30 with the offer. They will also gain access to professionally created and guided workouts – no gym membership required. All customers need to do is simply turn on their TV to enjoy a range of exercise and wellness classes. To subscribe, Virgin TV 360 and Stream customers simply need to head to the Apps area on their TV. There, scan the QR code presented when you select the Fit at Home app, and off you go. Happy exercising! 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'.
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Virgin Media customers unlock free money-saving TV upgrade TODAY that's perfect for the summer
It will save you £30 in total SWITCH IT UP Virgin Media customers unlock free money-saving TV upgrade TODAY that's perfect for the summer Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VIRGIN Media is offering customers a free upgrade on their TV just in time for summer. The broadcasting giant routinely dishes out premium channel offers throughout the year but this time around it's got something a little different. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Customers should check their TV box now to redeem the upgrade Credit: Alamy 2 The workout service usually costs £10 per month Credit: Fit at Home Households with Virgin TV can access a little-known workout app on their box completely free. Fit at Home usually costs £10 per month. But for a limited time, viewers can hop off the couch and workout for free. The platform is home to a range of exercise and wellness classes including Pilates, Dumbbells & Fit, as well as meditation, without needing to hit the gym. There are also guided workouts that only require body weight and dance classes suitable for children to participate in. Virgin Media is offering three month's access for free, saving £30. "It is our mission to provide customers the best possible value from their Virgin TV package, so we are thrilled to be offering three months access to Fit at Home at no extra cost," said David Bouchier Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2. "From the comfort of their own home, customers will benefit from professionally led workouts, physiotherapy programs and so much more, without the need to shell out on a gym membership." The app is available to customers with a Virgin TV 360 or Stream box. Just head to the Apps area on your TV, select the Fit at Home app and scan the QR code that appears with your phone. The freebie will be up for grabs until June 30. Virgin Media Launches Two Free Rakuten TV Channels
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Virgin Media customers unlock free money-saving TV upgrade TODAY that's perfect for the summer
VIRGIN Media is offering customers a free upgrade on their TV just in time for summer. The broadcasting giant routinely dishes out premium channel offers throughout the year but this time around it's got something a little different. 2 Households with Virgin TV can access a little-known workout app on their box completely free. Fit at Home usually costs £10 per month. But for a limited time, viewers can hop off the couch and workout for free. The platform is home to a range of exercise and wellness classes including Pilates, Dumbbells & Fit, as well as meditation, without needing to hit the gym. There are also guided workouts that only require body weight and dance classes suitable for children to participate in. Virgin Media is offering three month's access for free, saving £30. "It is our mission to provide customers the best possible value from their Virgin TV package, so we are thrilled to be offering three months access to Fit at Home at no extra cost," said David Bouchier Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2. "From the comfort of their own home, customers will benefit from professionally led workouts, physiotherapy programs and so much more, without the need to shell out on a gym membership." The app is available to customers with a Virgin TV 360 or Stream box. Just head to the Apps area on your TV, select the Fit at Home app and scan the QR code that appears with your phone. The freebie will be up for grabs until June 30. The 5 best exercises to lose weight By Lucy Gornall, personal trainer and health journalist EXERCISE can be intimidating and hard to devote yourself to. So how do you find the right workout for you? As a PT and fitness journalist, I've tried everything. I've taken part in endless fitness competitions, marathons and I maintain a regime of runs, strength training and Pilates. Fitness is so entrenched in my life, I stick to it even at Christmas! The key is finding an activity you love that can become a habit. My top five forms of exercise, especially if you're trying to lose weight, are: Walking Running Pilates High-intensity interval training (HIIT) Strength training
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Virgin Media customers unlock free money-saving TV upgrade TODAY that's perfect for the summer
VIRGIN Media is offering customers a free upgrade on their TV just in time for summer. The broadcasting giant routinely dishes out 2 Customers should check their TV box now to redeem the upgrade Credit: Alamy 2 The workout service usually costs £10 per month Credit: Fit at Home Households with Virgin TV can access a little-known workout app on their box completely free. Fit at Home usually costs £10 per month. But for a limited time, viewers can hop off the couch and workout for free. The platform is home to a range of exercise and wellness classes including Pilates, Dumbbells & Fit, as well as meditation, without needing to hit the gym. Read more about Virgin Media There are also guided workouts that only require body weight and dance classes suitable for children to participate in. Virgin Media is offering three month's access for free, saving £30. "It is our mission to provide customers the best possible value from their Virgin TV package, so we are thrilled to be offering three months access to Fit at Home at no extra cost," said David Bouchier Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2. "From the comfort of their own home, customers will benefit from professionally led workouts, physiotherapy programs and so much more, without the need to shell out on a gym membership." Most read in Tech The app is available to customers with a Virgin TV 360 or Stream box. Just head to the Apps area on your TV, select the Fit at Home app and scan the The freebie will be up for grabs until June 30. Virgin Media Launches Two Free Rakuten TV Channels The 5 best exercises to lose weight By Lucy Gornall, personal trainer and health journalist EXERCISE can be intimidating and hard to devote yourself to. So how do you find the right workout for you? As a PT and fitness journalist, I've tried everything. I've taken part in endless fitness competitions, marathons and I maintain a regime of runs, strength training and Pilates. Fitness is so entrenched in my life, I stick to it even at Christmas! The key is finding an activity you love that can become a habit. My top five forms of exercise, especially if you're trying to lose weight, are: Walking Running Pilates High-intensity interval training (HIIT) Strength training
