Dr Hilary Jones, the long-serving health editor on ITV's Lorraine, has confirmed he will leave the programme at the end of 2024. The 72-year-old doctor has been a fixture on British daytime television for nearly four decades, having started his broadcasting career on TV-am in the late 1980s.
Speaking to The Sun at the Best Hero Awards, Dr Hilary said: 'I'm still working there until December 31, and then I'm a free agent.' He described the departure as 'liberating from the constraints of a news programme presenter', adding that he may return as a guest presenter occasionally.
His exit comes amid major cutbacks at ITV, with Lorraine set to be reduced from 60 to 30 minutes from January 2026 and airing for only 30 weeks a year. Dr Hilary acknowledged the changes, stating: 'A lot of people are being redeployed elsewhere or in the same role. ITV, like everyone else, are having to make changes.'
Despite his departure, an ITV spokesperson insisted: 'Dr Hilary remains a valued part of the team.' The doctor himself added that he still plans to appear on Good Morning Britain and Lorraine in 2026.
Dr Hilary qualified as a doctor in 1976 and began regular appearances on GMTV in 1993. He joined the Lorraine family in 2010, becoming a trusted voice during the pandemic. He also contributes to BBC Radio 2 and has written several health books.
