Good Morning Britain is facing a significant shake-up as four of its regular presenters have been axed from the show following sweeping cuts at ITV. The broadcaster is implementing a major restructuring, which includes relocating its studios and reducing programming.
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The departures were confirmed by the presenters themselves. Faye Barker, a familiar face from the Good Morning London segment, announced the news on social media platform X. She posted a joint message on behalf of herself and colleagues Sally Biddulph, Sangeeta Kandola, and Sharon Thomas.
"Happy New Year from us four and thanks for watching. It's been our pleasure. Love, Sally Biddulph, Faye Barker, Sangeeta Kandola, and Sharon Thomas," the post read. The exit of these four personalities is part of broader changes as ITV moves its operations to a more compact facility.
Viewer reaction and wider ITV cuts
Fans of the popular breakfast show were quick to express their disappointment and support for the departing team. One viewer commented, "Won't be the same without you all. Any plans to pop up on our telly boxes any time soon?" Another added, "Gonna really miss you all in the mornings on ITV News but best of luck in the next chapters. You've all been fantastic."
These presenter exits are not isolated. They follow significant redundancies across ITV, with approximately 220 staff reportedly losing their jobs. The cuts have also impacted other flagship programmes. Lorraine has been reduced to a 30-minute format, and both it and Loose Women will now broadcast for only 30 weeks each year.
Leadership response and human cost
ITV's chief executive, Dame Carolyn McCall, has spoken openly about the difficulty of implementing these cuts. She told the Daily Mail that the decisions had caused her to lose sleep, acknowledging that from a "human point of view, it's very difficult."
She defended the changes as a "sensible one" driven by evolving viewer habits but stressed the company's duty of care. "We just have to behave properly. We will always treat people well. We will always be open and tell them as much as we can, we will always do it the right way," McCall stated.
Long-standing presenter Lorraine Kelly had previously described the cuts as "heartbreaking," expressing particular sorrow for crew members she has worked with for decades who are facing job losses.
The new era for Good Morning Britain will see the show launch from ITV's new studios in 2026, continuing to be fronted by main hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls. The programme airs weekdays from 6am on ITV1 and ITVX.
