Ruth Langsford confirms major schedule shakeup Loose women This week. Although the show usually airs on weekdays, it was announced that it will not air on Thursdays and Fridays.
It relates to ITV’s coverage of the Newmarket racing event, with Ruth sharing the news at the end of today’s episode.
“That’s all for today and this week as we head into ITV’s racing coverage,” she told viewers. “We will be back next Monday as usual at 12:30.”
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Viewers will get an extra hour This morning in advance, however, as race coverage will begin at 1:00 p.m., which is usually mid-day Loose women.
This is not the first time Loose women I was shocked by the racing this year. The Cheltenham Festival took precedence back in March for a week, while some Royal Ascot coverage took over last month.
It comes after big changes were made to ITV’s daytime schedule earlier this year. Loose women returning to the previous 12:30 to 13:30 interval on a 30-week basis, while Lorraine now operates on a 30-week “seasonal basis.” Good morning Britain was also extended by 30 minutes to an hour when Lorraine off the air.
“I recognize that our plans will have an impact on staff on our daytime production teams,” Kevin Lygo, managing director of ITV’s media and entertainment division, said after announcing the changes.
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“We will work with ITV Studios and ITN as they manage these changes to produce shows differently to next year and support them throughout this transition.
“Daytime has been a key part of ITV’s schedule for over 40 years and these changes will enable ITV to continue to provide viewers with award-winning news, opinion and debate as we enter its eighth decade.”
Loose women airs weekdays on ITV at 12.30pm.
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