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Wales Online
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Loose Women's Janet Street Porter sets record straight on show future after 'sad' setback
Loose Women's Janet Street Porter sets record straight on show future after 'sad' setback As part of ITV's major 2026 overhaul, Loose Women will move to a seasonal schedule of 30 weeks per year and will no longer feature a studio audience Janet Street Porter said she won't be affected by the changes Loose Women star Janet Street Porter has opened up about the upcoming changes to the show, as part of ITV's scheduling plans. Set to come into force in 2026, episodes of the daytime favourite will be reduced, and will no longer have a live audience. With the programme scheduled to air just 30 weeks per year, there's speculation that the current roster of 26 panellists may also face cuts. Speaking on the matter, the 78-year-old broadcaster claimed that these changes won't impact her much. "They won't really affect me because I work when I want to work," she told Woman Magazine. "I can see they need to save money but from my point of view, I'm sad they've cut the episodes because Loose Women as a brand is doing extremely well for ITV. "Very well indeed. It's increased its audience share and it's loved by the audience." Janet Street Porter doesn't believe the long-term panellists will be axed from the show Having joined the panel back in 2011, Janet is among the show's longstanding contributors alongside the likes of Ruth Langsford, Jane Moore and Kaye Adams. In a previous interview, the journalist insisted that she and "the older" panellists will not be axed. She told Bella Magazine: "There are no plans to get rid of the older women, despite of what some people have said! "In fact, the reverse is true. ITV actually put out a statement saying we are the valued members of the show because the audience totally relate to us." Janet also believes the show has become "trusted by a lot of women", due to the difficult topics the panellists discuss, from female health to domestic violence. "I think the show has managed to connect to women who wouldn't otherwise have a voice," she added. "And it's delivered with a lot of laughs because we don't take ourselves too seriously." Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha said she found the cuts 'brutal' (Image: ITV) While Janet has a nonchalant attitude towards the change-up, her co-host Nadia Sawalha expressed a different view. In a heartfelt video on her YouTube channel, the actress described the sudden cuts as "absolutely brutal". Addressing the uncertainty of her future on the show due to her self-employed status, she added: "I could be let go tomorrow, [or] I could be let go in five years, you don't know because we're not employees." Alongside Loose Women, Lorraine Kelly's eponymous show will also shift to a 30-week seasonal schedule, and will see its airtime reduced from one hour to 30 minutes. Kevin Lygo, the managing director of ITV's Media and Entertainment Division, acknowledged in a statement that the broadcaster is undergoing a "transition". He stated: "I recognise that our plans will have an impact on staff off screen in our Daytime production teams. "We will work with ITV Studios and ITN as they manage these changes to produce the shows differently from next year, and support them through this transition." Article continues below Loose Women airs weekdays from 12.30pm on ITV and ITVX.
Daily Mirror
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Loose Women's Janet Street Porter says 'I'm sad' as she addresses major show setback
Loose Women will shift to a seasonal schedule of 30 weeks per year and will no longer have a studio audience, as part of ITV's major shake-up for 2026 Loose Women panellist Janet Street Porter has spoken out about the upcoming changes to the ITV show, set to take effect in 2026. As part of a major shake-up to ITV's scheduling, there will be fewer episodes aired of the popular lunchtime programme, and live studio audiences will also be scrapped. With the show being scaled back to just 30 weeks a year, reports also suggest that some of the 26-strong panel could also be cut. Addressing the changes, the 78-year-old said she won't be affected by it. "They won't really affect me because I work when I want to work," she shared with Woman Magazine. "I can see they need to save money but from my point of view, I'm sad they've cut the episodes because Loose Women as a brand is doing extremely well for ITV. "Very well indeed. It's increased its audience share and it's loved by the audience." Janet is one of the long-term panellists, who has been a part of the show since 2011. In a previous interview, she seemed adamant that the older stars will not be axed from the programme. "There are no plans to get rid of the older women, despite of what some people have said!," she told Bella Magazine. "In fact, the reverse is true. ITV actually put out a statement saying we are the valued members of the show because the audience totally relate to us." Janet went on to say that the show has become "trusted by a lot of women", due to the difficult topics the panellists discuss, such as female health and domestic violence. "I think the show has managed to connect to women who wouldn't otherwise have a voice," she added. "And it's delivered with a lot of laughs because we don't take ourselves too seriously." While Janet may not seem worried by the news, her co-star Nadia Sawalha has expressed a very different view. In an emotional video on her YouTube Channel, the presenter said she found the "out of the blue" cuts 'absolutely brutal'. Addressing her uncertain future on the show due to being self-employed, she added: "I could be let go tomorrow, [or] I could be let go in five years, you don't know because we're not employees." As well as Loose Women, Lorraine Kelly's self-titled show will also only operate on a 30-week seasonal basis, and will be cut from one hour to 30 minutes on air. In a statement, Kevin Lygo, the managing director of ITV's Media and Entertainment Division, acknowledged that the broadcaster is going through a "transition". He said: "I recognise that our plans will have an impact on staff off screen in our Daytime production teams. "We will work with ITV Studios and ITN as they manage these changes to produce the shows differently from next year, and support them through this transition." Loose Women airs weekdays from 12.30pm on ITV and ITVX.
Sunday World
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
‘You were a true lady' – Louis Walsh's mother dies after long battle with illness
Ms Walsh, a mother-of-nine, had been battling with Alzheimer's disease for the last decade Tributes have been paid following the death of the mother of music manager Louis Walsh, following a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's. Maureen Walsh, of Church Street, Kiltimagh, Mayo, the mother of former Boyzone manager and music mogul, Louis Walsh, died today. Ms Walsh, a mother-of-nine, had been battling with Alzheimer's disease for the last decade. "My mum has got Alzheimer's now. She doesn't know me. But she's fine, healthy and happy and doesn't know any better," Mr Walsh told Woman Magazine in 2015. Maureen Walsh of Church Street, Kiltimagh, Mayo The former The X Factor judge said then that the pair are famously close, with his mother flying to London and Miami where her son had homes. She even appeared on The X Factor show in 2007, where she revealed that his real name is Michael Louis Vincent Walsh. Ms Walsh is predeceased by her husband Frank, her daughter Catherine, her parents Martin and Delia, her brother Sean and her son-in-law Pat O'Connor. She is the cherished mother of Evelyn (O'Connor), Louis, Paul, Frank, Eamon, Padraic, Joseph, Noel and Sara (Keogh), according to her death notice. Ms Walsh will repose at her home in Church Street, Kiltimagh, on Wednesday evening from 4pm until 8pm. Her removal from her home will take place on Thursday morning to the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh for funeral mass at 12pm. This will be followed by a burial afterwards in Kilkinure Cemetery, Kiltimagh. Tributes have been pouring in for Ms Walsh, with one condolence describing her as a 'true lady'. One person recalled how they had 'fond memories of a gracious, kind and generous lady'. "My deepest sympathy to all the Walsh family on the passing of yer Mum. A lovely lady. May she rest in peace,' another said. News in 90 seconds - June 2nd
The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Louis Walsh's mum passes away after lengthy illness amid Alzheimer's battle as tributes paid & funeral details announced
TRIBUTES poured in tonight after the death of pop mogul Louis Walsh's mother Maureen. Maureen, nee Healy, who lived in Kiltimagh, Co 2 Louis told Woman Magazine in 2015 that his mum 'doesn't know' him but she was 'fine' Credit: Getty Images - Getty She passed away following a lengthy illness. Over many decades she treated visitors to her cosy home at Church Street to lashings of hot tea, cakes, buns and other confectionary. The mother-of-nine had been battling Alzheimer's for the past decade, with She was remembered locally as the 'warmhearted matriarch' of a large and close-knit family. Read more in News 'Maureen was a true lady', recalled one of many who paid tribute to her following the announcement of her death on the website. Apart from Louis, Maureen, who was predeceased by her husband, Frank, is also survived by daughters Evelyn (O'Connor), and Sara (Keogh), sons, Paul, Frank, Eamon, Padraic, Joseph and Noel and their extended family members. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her remains will repose in the family home on Wedmnesday evening from 4pm to 8pm. Most read in Irish News Removal on Thursday morning to the nearby Church of the Holy Family for funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Kilkinure Cemetery. In a recent interview Louis, her second child, recalled that his mum, hopeful that one of her children would go into the priesthood, enrolled him as boarder sent in St Nathy's College, Ballaghaderreen in the 1960s. However, disliking the strict regime, he left Nathy's early moving to another secondary school before going to 2 Maureen, nee Healy, who lived in Kiltimagh, Co Mayo, was 94 Credit:
Irish Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Louis Walsh's mother Maureen dies following long illness
Tributes have been paid to the mother of music manager Louis Walsh who died aged 94 on Sunday. Maureen Walsh, of Kiltimagh, Co Mayo, has been described as a "gracious, kind and generous lady". The mother-of-nine was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease over a decade ago and was in the care of St Attracta's Nursing Home, Charlestown. She will repose at her home in Church Street, Kiltimagh on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm. Her funeral mass will take place at the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh at noon on Thursday followed by burial at Kilkinure Cemetery. A notice on reads: "Predeceased by her husband Frank, her daughter Catherine, her parents Martin and Delia, her brother Sean and her son-in-law Pat O'Connor. "Cherished mother of Evelyn (O'Connor), Louis, Paul, Frank, Eamon, Padraic, Joseph, Noel and Sara (Keogh)." Former Boyzone manager Louis previously spoke about his close relationship with his mother. Maureen often flew to London and Miami to visit her son, and appeared on The X Factor when he was a judge in 2007. In 2015, he heartbreakingly opened up about her dementia diagnosis. He told Woman Magazine: "My mum has got Alzheimer's now. She doesn't know me. But she's fine, healthy and happy and doesn't know any better." Condolences have flooded in for the Mayo woman following the announcement of her death. One person wrote: "Deepest sympathy to all Maureen's family and friends. What a wonderful lady always with a smile. May she now enjoy the peace of Heaven with her beloved Frank." While another said: "Deepest sympathy to all the Walsh family, and also to the Healy and O'Hora families on the death of Maureen. Fond memories of a gracious, kind and generous lady. Rest in peace Maureen."
