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ITV Cuts 'Lorraine' to 30 Minutes Amid Job Losses

5/21/2025

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ITV is bracing for major cuts that will slash "Lorraine" from an hour to just 30 minutes, airing only 30 weeks a year. Concerns are mounting among staff that host Lorraine Kelly might leave if the show's quality suffers. With plans to cut 220 jobs, ITV aims to save £50 million while pivoting to new programming.

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ITV is bracing for major cuts that will slash "Lorraine" from an hour to just 30 minutes, airing only 30 weeks a year. Concerns are mounting among staff that host Lorraine Kelly might leave if the show's quality suffers. With plans to cut 220 jobs, ITV aims to save £50 million while pivoting to new programming.