ITV's flagship daytime presenter Lorraine Kelly is reportedly considering her future at the broadcaster following a major overhaul that has drastically cut back her self-titled show.
Major Cuts and a Cramped New Studio
As part of wide-ranging changes to ITV's daytime schedule, Lorraine Kelly's programme has been reduced from an hour to just 30 minutes each weekday. Furthermore, the show will now only air for approximately 30 weeks per year, a significant reduction from its previous year-round broadcast.
The shake-up, which came into effect at the start of 2026, also saw Lorraine, Good Morning Britain, and This Morning relocate from the Television Centre to a new studio in London's Covent Garden. However, the move has been met with criticism, with sources describing the new basement set as 'cramped' and viewers complaining online about a claustrophobic and echoey atmosphere.
'Furious' Behind the Scenes
According to insiders speaking to the Daily Mail, Lorraine Kelly is 'not happy at all' with the new arrangements. A source revealed that with advertisement breaks and promotional clips, the actual content of her show now amounts to roughly 13 minutes and 20 seconds on air.
'Lorraine has agreed to see out her current contract but there is a lot of speculation behind the scenes that she could walk before it ends,' the source said. They added that while Kelly is putting on a brave face for viewers, off-screen she is 'furious'.
The schedule changes have also impacted other ITV stars. Notably, Christine Lampard will no longer provide cover on Lorraine's show due to its reduced run. The changes are part of ITV's strategy to reallocate budget towards high-impact dramas and major sporting events.
Viewer Backlash and Colleague Changes
The new format has not been well-received by some loyal viewers. One person criticised the setup on social media platform X, stating: 'They've moved Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women into a shoebox on a shoestring budget.'
Meanwhile, the reshuffle has also affected Kate Garraway, who now reads the regional news for ITV London during Good Morning Britain, while Susanna Reid and Ed Balls front the main national broadcast. A source suggested this was a 'humiliation' for Garraway, though she is expected to continue hosting GMB on Fridays.
ITV and a spokesperson for Lorraine Kelly have been approached for comment on the reports.
