ITV presenter Kate Garraway has taken on an expanded role on Good Morning Britain as the broadcaster implements sweeping budget reductions across its flagship daytime schedule. The 58-year-old, best known as the programme's main news presenter, also hosted the London news updates on Monday, 5th January 2026, as staff adjusted to a new operational structure.
ITV's Daytime 'Bloodbath'
The changes follow what sources within ITV described last May as a 'bloodbath' for its daytime output. The cuts, impacting ITV Studios, are reported to have led to the loss of more than 220 jobs, nearly half of the 440 staff previously working across these popular programmes.
The most significant alterations are to the Lorraine show, which has been reduced from one hour to just 30 minutes and will now air for only 30 weeks per year, down from the previous 52. Loose Women will retain its regular format but is also scaled back to 30 weeks annually.
In contrast, Good Morning Britain has been extended by 30 minutes, now running from 6am to 9:30am. This Morning remains unchanged in its length and frequency.
Viewer Reaction and On-Air Tensions
The debut of the shortened Lorraine prompted a mixed response, with some viewers questioning the point of the drastically condensed format. The veteran broadcaster Lorraine Kelly, however, responded to the changes by stating simply, 'It's all good'.
Good Morning Britain’s extended slot launched with a fiery political debate. Presenter Susanna Reid engaged in a blistering on-air row with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, repeatedly interrupting her to demand clarity on the party's policy alternatives.
Garraway's Expanded Duties
Amid this reshuffle, Kate Garraway's additional responsibilities were noted by keen viewers. One observer on X, formerly Twitter, highlighted her swift return to the main desk after presenting the London bulletin, where she sported a navy velour dress.
The restructuring represents one of the most significant overhauls of ITV's daytime lineup in years, prioritising cost-saving measures while attempting to retain core audience loyalty for its most enduring shows.
