Key Highlights
- ITV’s Loose Women and Lorraine will see significant schedule changes from this week.
- Loose Women won’t air new episodes for “a few weeks,” while Lorraine will also be on a break.
- The change is part of broader ITV schedule adjustments, including Good Morning Britain extensions and production shifts.
- This comes after ITV announced major changes to the shows’ schedules from January 2026.
ITV’s Latest Schedule Shakeup: A Bigger Picture
Loose Women, one of the longest-running morning chat shows on British television, is facing a significant overhaul. Starting this week, it will be taking a break from new episodes for several weeks, according to presenter Jayne Moore during Friday’s show.
“There is a reason to get tearful; it’s your last Loose Women for a few weeks,” she told the audience and viewers. “We will be back next month.” This break comes as part of a broader schedule adjustment that ITV has been rolling out since January 2026, impacting multiple shows including This Morning, Lorraine, and Good Morning Britain.
Good Morning Britain’s Time Slot Extension
Good Morning Britain is also getting an extended daily time slot from 6am to 9:30am. The show will now be produced by ITV News at ITN instead of ITV Studios. Additionally, the schedule for Loose Women and Lorraine has been significantly altered, with both shows airing on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks out of the year.
A New Location for ITV Productions
In keeping with these changes, ITV announced that both Loose Women and Lorraine will be broadcast from a new location in central London. This move is part of a larger strategy to modernize production facilities and streamline operations across its portfolio of morning shows.
What’s Next for Loose Women and Lorraine?
Lorraine, the other show taking a break this week, has already been absent from two recent episodes due to presenter Christine Lampard losing her voice. While both shows will resume in the near future, fans are left wondering about the long-term implications of these changes.
As for Loose Women, Jayne Moore’s announcement leaves viewers eagerly awaiting their return. The show’s loyal fanbase and its unique format make it a significant player in the morning television landscape.
Whether this break is seen as an opportunity to refresh or just another bump in the road remains to be seen.
You might think this is new, but… It’s part of a trend in network restructuring that we’ve been seeing for years now. Networks like ITV are constantly evolving to stay relevant, and these changes are just the latest chapter in that story.
