This Morning was pulled off air 15 minutes earlier than usual on Wednesday (October 28), as Dermot O'Leary and Siân Welby revealed the scheduling change minutes into the show.
The ITV programme normally airs for two and a half hours, running from 10am after Lorraine and finishing at 12.30pm before Loose Women. However, this week the schedule has been adjusted.
Early finish announced live
As the show began, Dermot told viewers: "Welcome to your Wednesday This Morning, we're quite giddy, we're live with you until 12:15 today because of the old budget. So they're taking 15 minutes away from us."
Siân replied: "Weirdly, at school I used to finish a little bit earlier on a Wednesday. It was a half-two finish for some reason. Great times."
Budget broadcast replaces Loose Women
Due to the budget, Loose Women has also been taken off ITV's usual schedule, as the Chancellor's announcement will broadcast from 12.15pm until 2pm. The upcoming budget will be John Healey's first since his appointment in July 2026.
This week, Siân and Dermot have been fronting the show while regular presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard take a half-term break.
Viewer reaction to presenting duo
Viewers have shared their thoughts on Siân's appearance this week, with many calling for her to become a more regular presenter. On X, one person said: "Dermot and Siân are adorable together." Another wrote: "Much prefer Dermot presenting with Siân - far less frantic!"
Another viewer commented: "Dermot works well with Siân and is less hyper compared to Alison #thismorning." On Instagram, someone else said: "Pound for Pound the best This Morning presenter. You just have a lovely demeanour."
Further comments included "Love when you're on!! Breath of fresh air! Xx" and "It's great to see you on,this morning, you look amazing." This Morning continues weekdays on ITV from 10am.
