Lorraine Kelly has said the recent ITV cuts to her daytime show left her feeling “really rubbish”, amid ongoing speculation that she could leave the broadcaster. The 66-year-old presenter, who has been on screen for more than 40 years, saw her programme reduced from an hour to 30 minutes and cut to 30 weeks a year as part of budget savings.
Speaking to Saga magazine, Kelly said: “Really rubbish. A lot of my team got made redundant. It was really hard and harder for them. We were very close-knit, but it’s all about budget. All television shows are in the same boat, we’re not alone.” Despite the changes, she insisted it remained “the best job in television” with lovely guests.
The interview also touched on personal difficulties, including the death of her father, John, in January at the age of 84, and her mother’s health. Kelly described how the loss affected her, recalling a moment during Nasa’s Artemis II mission when she instinctively wanted to call her father, who was “really into space”. She added: “Then you remember he’s not there.”
Kelly, who was described as a “national treasure” in June 2025, said she had been working in television for over four decades, starting on breakfast TV in 1984. Reflecting on receiving a BAFTA, she said: “I thought, ‘Hang on a minute, I’m not done yet’.”
It was reported that ITV boss Kevin Lygo informed Kelly personally of the schedule changes, which took effect at the start of 2026. She made her Radio 2 debut at Christmas, presenting in Jeremy Vine’s midday slot, and reports suggest she could move to the BBC or another channel. She remains hugely popular and would likely boost ratings wherever she goes.
