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The Sun
20 hours 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.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
The 7 TV channels disappearing from all Sky Q boxes in June after secret overhaul impacting millions
MILLIONS of TV-lovers need to watch out - as there are seven beloved channels which are set to disappear this month. Those looking for their favourite channels need to stay alert - as several are set to change under a secret overhaul. 2 The following channels are all seemingly set to vanish - but they are not getting the axe from Sky Q boxes. Instead, they are part of a new revamp scheme which aims to give the service a fresh look. From Friday June 6 Sky Romance is set to go forever - now renamed to a different title. The beloved channel 302 will go by SuperheroHD, which is said to be a temporary change. And on Saturday June 7, Sky Comedy HD will also be saying goodbye. Taking its place on channel 308, will be PitchPerfectHD. And some channels have already been renamed. They were altered on June 2. Sky Fairytale on channels 306/850 was renamed to Sky Family on Monday June 2, reverting back from a temporary change. Sky Karate Kid also had its name changed on Monday June 2, again the channel reverted from a temporary change. Discover new features on Sky TV that make it even easier to find favourite shows Found on channels 307/851, it is now called Sky Action. Sky Pride on channel 310 also reverted its name from a temporary change. It has now been given the name Sky Drama HD. Meanwhile, That's Pride on channel 360 has now been named That's Dance. One additional heartbreaking TV closure will see ITVBe shut down on June 9. What are Sky's early termination fees? SKY TV customers will incur an early termination fee if they choose to cancel their contract before the end of the agreed minimum term. The amount you're charged depends on: How long is left of your minimum term from the date your subscriptions end, calculated in days The days you have already been billed for in advance The products you subscribe to, the price you pay for them and when your subscriptions end For Sky TV, early termination charges range from £14.00 to £42.89 per month, depending on the specific package. For instance, if you cancel a standard Sky TV package priced at £33.82 per month with 12 months remaining on a 24-month contract, you would be required to pay the remaining 12 months' fees in one lump sum. This would result in a total early termination fee of £405.84. The beloved channel will be rebranded as ITV Quiz. Those looking for any of their favourite channels named here need to make sure they're aware of these new names. If you're looking for a new Sky deal, customers can get Sky Stream & Essential TV for just £15/month. The company is also giving Sky customers an upgrade for popular TV app filled with top movies. 2
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sky and Virgin customers warned of three new channel changes coming in days following major closures
SKY and Virgin viewers may notice a flurry of channel changes next week in the latest TV guide shake-up. The move follows a number of big closures since the start of the year. 2 2 Big names including Eurosport, kids channel Pop Max and Sky History+1 have all disappeared from screens as traditional broadcasters feel the effects of streaming. Much of Eurosport's content has been merged with TNT Sports. Meanwhile Pop Max 's shows continue online. And Sky History+1's closure comes amid reduced demand for hour timeshift channels, with on-demand catch up filling its space. To the relief of viewers, there aren't currently any new channel closures lined up. Though experts have warned more are likely to follow. This week's latest changes for Sky and Virgin customers will only affect those who subscribe to Sky Cinema. The premium movie channels regularly have mini revamps to reflect special events or themes. Monday will see the first big change take place, with Sky Cinema Star Trek disappearing. It will switch over to being Sky Cinema Tom Cruise, showing many of the actor's greatest big screen hits. Sky expert reveals seven hidden tricks to boost your TV instantly Then, later in the week on Friday we say farewell to Sky Cinema Greats once again. It'll become Sky Cinema Cult Classics temporarily. Finally, on Saturday the Sky Cinema Tom Cruise channel will bow out. But what replaces it won't be too dissimilar with Sky Cinema M:I showing all the Mission: Impossible movies. Here's the full list of changes coming next week to be aware of: May 12: Sky Cinema Star Trek becomes Sky Cinema Tom Cruise - Sky channel 302 / Virgin channel 402. May 16: Sky Cinema Greats becomes Sky Cinema Cult Classics - Sky channel 304 / Virgin channel 404. May 17: Sky Cinema Tom Cruise becomes Sky Cinema M:I - Sky channel 302 / Virgin channel 402. This is just the start - more changes ahead Analysis by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun Broadcasting is going through an almighty shift at the moment with the push toward streaming at a key point. Eurosport and TNT Sports owner Warner Bros Discovery is making some big changes next year. And it's likely Discovery+ will disappear as a result. The streaming service has closed in several countries already to make way for a replacement, Max, bringing HBO and Discovery content under one roof. The UK is one of the few big markets where Max hasn't launched yet because of existing agreements with Sky, allowing Sky Atlantic to air big HBO-made hits like Game of Thrones and The White Lotus. But the pair recently announced a new deal that will pave the way for Max's launch in the UK early 2026 as a standalone app, while Sky customers will get access at no extra cost. So expect even bigger changes in the TV and streaming world next year.
