ITV's flagship breakfast show, Good Morning Britain, is undergoing a significant transformation as part of a major broadcaster shake-up, prompting a heartfelt farewell from presenter Susanna Reid.
Major Restructure Sees Jobs Axed and Schedules Slashed
The changes follow ITV's announcement of a massive restructure set to begin in early 2026. The broadcaster confirmed that more than 220 positions will be axed across its operations. Popular daytime programmes are facing substantial reductions, with shows like Lorraine now scheduled to broadcast for just 30 minutes across 30 weeks each year.
Further scheduling alterations will see Loose Women switch to a seasonal format, also airing for 30 weeks annually. Alongside these cuts, the cherished daytime programmes are relocating to new premises, with Good Morning Britain preparing to leave its long-time home at Television Centre in White City.
Susanna Reid's Emotional Tribute to Departing Colleagues
As numerous personalities—both on-screen and behind the cameras—depart the show, host Susanna Reid posted a touching farewell message on social media. She shared several photographs featuring the production team, bidding goodbye to colleagues moving on to new adventures.
"NEW YEAR'S EVE! A fabulous gathering of the BEST team in television @gmb and a farewell to those off to new adventures," Reid wrote. She added, "I'll be back in January in our new home. Goodbye to those leaving and a huge thank you to everyone who has made - and those who continue to make - GMB such a fantastic programme."
The presenter also thanked GMB audiences for helping the programme achieve a milestone of one million minutes watched. She confirmed she and co-host Ed Balls will return to screens on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Long-Standing Presenter Richard Gaisford Among Departures
One of the most notable exits is that of veteran correspondent Richard Gaisford, who has been a staple of the ITV show for over 25 years. Reflecting on his departure, Gaisford stated he had been "privileged to have the best job in TV news for the last quarter of a century."
He expressed excitement about "moving on to new opportunities in a fast-changing media world," marking the start of another chapter in his career.
The post attracted responses from fellow ITV stars. Ed Balls reminisced about "great memories (and a few mis-haps too)" from their time at White City. Carol Vorderman also chimed in, sending "all my love to everyone" and calling the GMB team "a really fabulous team of people."
This period of upheaval for ITV's daytime lineup signifies a pivotal moment for British television, as traditional broadcasting models adapt to changing viewer habits and economic pressures.
