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Christine Lampard Returns to Host Lorraine Amid Presenter Illness
6 Mar
Summary
- Christine Lampard is filling in for Lorraine Kelly who has lost her voice.
- Lorraine Kelly has been unwell, prompting Ben Shephard to also step in.
- ITV's schedule will change in March for the Cheltenham Festival.
Christine Lampard is back on screen, hosting Friday's Lorraine, after it was revealed the Scottish presenter had lost her voice. She stepped into the 9:30 am slot, aiming to "do her proud." This follows Thursday's episode where Ben Shephard took over due to Lorraine Kelly's declining voice, which had caused viewer concern earlier in the week. Reports from May 2025 indicated ITV planned to reduce Lorraine's runtime by 30 minutes starting in 2026, with Good Morning Britain taking over her earlier slot for several weeks annually.
Further schedule changes are imminent in March, as Lorraine and Loose Women will be absent for a week to accommodate the Cheltenham Festival horse racing event. During this period, Good Morning Britain's broadcast will be extended until 10 am, followed by This Morning. These adjustments occur amidst ITV's cost-saving measures and a shift towards streaming services, impacting viewer numbers and staff redundancies.
The program also featured segments on other public figures. MP Naz Shah discussed her resilience and a new book, while actor Adam Thomas shared his experiences with arthritis and severe pain. These discussions aimed to provide viewers with diverse content beyond the usual headline news and presenter-related issues.
