Lorraine Kelly feels 'flat' after ITV show cuts

Lorraine Kelly is reportedly experiencing a period of feeling 'flat and at a loss' due to substantial cuts affecting her ITV breakfast show. The program's broadcast schedule has been significantly reduced, now airing for only 30 weeks annually, a move that grants the 52-year-old broadcaster her longest period off television in her four-decade career.

These changes have also led to the dismissal of numerous colleagues, described as a 'second family' by Kelly. The loss of this team, who provided daily support and interaction, has been a difficult adjustment for the usually busy presenter. She has expressed her longing for them, particularly in a recent tribute following her show's BAFTA nomination.

Further operational changes at ITV have impacted other daytime shows, including Loose Women and Good Morning Britain. These adjustments, stemming from cost-cutting measures and a move to a smaller studio space in London's Covent Garden, have created a 'chaotic' backstage environment with limited resources and dressing rooms, affecting multiple shows and their staff.