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Lorraine Kelly Announces Break from ITV Show

“I will be off for a good few weeks, not because I am not well, but because of course the changes to the show,” Lorraine Kelly stated in a recent update to her fans. The beloved television presenter is taking a seven-week hiatus from her long-running ITV show, which has been a staple of daytime television for nearly 40 years.

In a significant shift, ITV has reduced the duration of Lorraine’s show from an hour to just 30 minutes, now airing from 9:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays. This change is part of a broader reorganization of ITV’s daytime programming that began in January 2026, leading to over 200 job losses behind-the-scenes at the network.

Lorraine Kelly first gained national attention in 1988 while reporting on the Pan Am disaster in Lockerbie. She later helped launch GMTV in 1993 and has been the face of her self-titled show, Lorraine, since 2010. Her enduring presence on television has made her a familiar figure in many households across the UK.

In her announcement, Lorraine expressed gratitude to her viewers, saying, “I never take it for granted and I really, really, really appreciate you tuning in.” This heartfelt message comes as she navigates not only the changes to her show but also her own health issues, which she has openly discussed with her audience.

“This has been a bad lurgy. If you’re going through it yourself, you have my sympathy. It’s a tough one. But I am getting there,” Lorraine shared, reassuring fans that her break is not due to serious health concerns.

During Lorraine’s absence, her slot will be filled by coverage of the Cheltenham Festival, a major event in the UK horse racing calendar, which will replace her show for a week. This scheduling change highlights the ongoing adjustments ITV is making to its programming lineup.

As Lorraine prepares for her time off, she has received an outpouring of support from fans, with her latest social media update garnering over 22,000 likes. “I want to thank you for sticking with me through all the changes,” she concluded, emphasizing her appreciation for the loyalty of her viewers.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding what the future holds for Lorraine’s show after her return, but the changes at ITV signal a new era for daytime television in the UK.