Lorraine Kelly has expressed delight at being back on air after her ITV daytime chat show was off for several weeks due to budget cuts. The presenter took to Instagram to share her joy, posting a photo with her team and writing: 'So good to be back with my two angels today.'
ITV previously confirmed that both Lorraine and Loose Women would air for only 30 weeks of the year as part of cost-saving measures, a reduction from the previous 52-week schedule. Kelly addressed the changes in a video message, thanking viewers for their support and explaining she would be off for 'a good few weeks' due to the programme's altered schedule.
Kevin Lygo, managing director of ITV's Media and Entertainment Division, described the broadcaster as being in a 'transition' period. He acknowledged the impact on off-screen staff in daytime production teams and said ITV would work with ITV Studios and ITN to manage changes and support those affected.
Fans welcomed Kelly's return, with comments such as 'Lovely to see you back on tv, we've missed you' and 'So lovely to have you back' flooding her social media post.
