Lorraine Kelly has described the ITV cuts to her daytime show as 'really rubbish', as speculation continues over her potential departure from the network. The veteran presenter, who has been on screen for more than 40 years, saw her programme Lorraine reduced from an hour to 30 minutes and cut to just 30 weeks a year as part of ITV's budget reductions.
Impact on Team and Emotions
Speaking to Saga magazine, Kelly expressed her dismay: 'Really rubbish. A lot of my team got made redundant. It was really hard and harder for them. We were very close-knit, but it’s all about budget. All television shows are in the same boat, we’re not alone.' Despite the changes, she insisted the role remains 'the best job in television' with 'lovely guests'.
Personal Struggles and Family
The 66-year-old also opened up about the death of her father John in January at age 84 and her mother's health. 'Mum’s health’s bad, but she’s grand. She’s very self-sufficient, like all those war babies are,' Kelly said. She recalled her father's passion for space, noting that after NASA's Artemis II lunar mission, she instinctively wanted to ask him if he was watching. 'Then you remember he’s not there.'
Kelly added that her father's illness brought the family closer: 'It’s been a tough time, but the conversations you have with your relatives you wouldn’t have had otherwise are amazing: you talk about the past and then the wedding – that’s a new beginning.'
Future Speculation
Reports have suggested Kelly is considering leaving ITV and could work for the BBC or other broadcasters. She made her Radio 2 debut at Christmas, presenting Jeremy Vine's midday slot. ITV boss Kevin Lygo personally informed her of the changes, which took effect in early 2026. Kelly previously told Tom Kerridge on the Proper Tasty podcast: '40 years in TV last year was incredible. I got a BAFTA. 'Here's a BAFTA for being alive'. I thought, 'Hang on a minute, I'm not done yet'.'
Despite the setbacks, Kelly remains upbeat. In June 2025, she was called a 'national treasure' and replied: 'Well, that's nice, but it's only because I've been around for so long. I've been doing telly for over 40 years. It's mad isn't it? It's absolutely crazy. I started in breakfast telly in 1984, and I'm still getting away with it. Extraordinarily.'
