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Emotional Farewell: Beloved Comedian Quits Loose Women
11 Dec
Summary
- Beloved comedian Lee Peart is leaving Loose Women after eight years.
- The show will lose its live studio audience starting in 2026.
- ITV is relocating its daytime shows and updating airing schedules.
A long-serving warm-up comedian for the ITV show Loose Women has announced his departure after eight years with the program. Lee Peart confirmed his last day of work, expressing bittersweet emotions about leaving colleagues he has known for years. His exit coincides with major schedule and location changes for ITV's daytime lineup.
Beginning in January 2026, Loose Women, along with Lorraine, This Morning, and Good Morning Britain, will move to a new central London base. A significant change for Loose Women will be the discontinuation of its live studio audience, a move that has already prompted sadness from regular viewers and former panelists alike.
This overhaul also impacts other ITV programs. Lorraine will shift to a 30-week schedule, while This Morning maintains its current slot. Good Morning Britain will see an extended broadcast duration, receiving an additional 30 minutes each episode, with a further extension when Lorraine is not airing.
