ITV viewers have been left disappointed after the channel made a sudden and drastic change to its weekday lineup, cancelling the remainder of this week's episodes of the beloved chat show Loose Women.
The programme, a staple of daytime television featuring a panel of famous faces, was abruptly pulled from its usual 12:30 pm slot. In a major scheduling shake-up, coverage of the Cheltenham Festival horse racing meeting has completely taken over the channel's afternoon output.
Fans React to Surprise Cancellation
The news broke on Wednesday's truncated episode, leaving both the studio audience and viewers at home surprised. Regular panelist Denise Welch confirmed the hiatus, stating the show would be "off air now until next week" due to the racing.
This extended break means fans will miss out on Thursday and Friday's episodes, with the panel not returning to their famous orange chairs until Monday.
What's Replacing Loose Women?
ITV's commitment to the Cheltenham Festival has completely reshaped its schedule. The channel is dedicating hours of coverage to the prestigious sporting event, with programming running from the early afternoon.
While the change might frustrate loyal Loose Women fans, it highlights the network's strategy of prioritising major live sporting events that attract a significant audience.
The show is expected to return to its regular slot with a full panel and all the usual debates and discussions on Monday, 18th March.
