Lee Peart, the comedian known for warming up the Loose Women audience, made his first appearance on This Morning on Monday, 22 December, following news of his departure from the daytime panel show. The move comes as part of ITV's major schedule overhaul, which will see Loose Women revert to a 12.30pm to 1.30pm slot on a seasonal basis from January 2026.
Peart, who has served as the warm-up act since 2017, will no longer be needed as the programme does away with its live studio audience. He announced his departure in a touching social media post, sharing a photo with panellists Ruth Langsford, Gloria Hunniford, and Kéllé Bryan.
On This Morning, Peart appeared via live video link from Warwick Castle to present the viewer competition, a segment usually hosted by Jeff Brazier. Chatting to hosts Craig Doyle and Sian Welby, he said: "I'm feeling very festive because I'm here at the iconic Warwick Castle." Later in the show, he was seen trying out the ice rink.
Peart has since revealed a new venture: a wine podcast with friend Alan Carr, titled Bottoms Up! The podcast combines lively chat and wine insights. Despite leaving Loose Women, he remains part of the ITV family, hinting at further appearances on both This Morning and Loose Women in an Instagram story.
