Lorraine Kelly 'to front' new Channel 4 series as ITV show faces cutbacks

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Lorraine Kelly has embarked on filming a travel series for Channel 4 while her ITV morning show, Lorraine, faces cutbacks in the wake of budget trimming across ITV daytime schedules, it's been reported.
Despite being a staple on ITV since 1984 and sharing the screen with Eamonn Holmes on GMTV, Lorraine took flight to Norway last month for a covert new project, as revealed by The Sun.
A source disclosed: "Channel 4 were delighted to have Lorraine on board. It was exciting for Lorraine to do something different and be on location again."
Elaborating further, they added: "Despite the apparent slight in the ITV daytime shake up, Lorraine's loyal fanbase isn't to be underestimated and they will follow her wherever she goes. She's survived in this business a long time and she's a master at rolling with the punches," reports the Express.
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Edinburgh Live has approached Channel 4 for comment.
The well-known presenter, aged 65, is navigating changes at ITV after the Head of Lorraine role was reportedly eliminated, leading to her producers now answering directly to the This Morning bosses.
The insider noted: "This latest shake-up and slimming-down of Lorraine's dedicated team casts further doubt on the long-term future of the show after her contract finishes next year. She's opening her eyes up to the many options available to her."
An insider from the Lorraine show expressed their dismay: "The team's been left reeling by the changes. They're at a loss to understand why ITV would want to disassemble a programme that's consistently delivered high ratings. It's truly a shame."
Last month, Lorraine, a frequent guest on Channel 4's comedy panel show The Last Leg, shared her enthusiasm for exploring new horizons.
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During a conversation with chef Tom Kerridge on the Proper Tasty podcast, she mentioned: "Forty years in TV last year was incredible. I got a Bafta. 'Here's a Bafta for being alive'.
"I thought, 'Hang on a minute, I'm not done yet'. I think now I can be a lot cheekier. I've always been a bit naughty. Not so much in the morning but if I do a wee show on Channel 4, or The Last Leg, or something like that, you can be unleashed. I quite like that."
ITV stated: "We have always said that from January 2026, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women will be three editorially distinct shows which will be produced by one team.
"These changes are not about the performance of the shows or the staff. We can assure our viewers that their favourite daytime shows will remain familiar to them on screen."
Lorraine airs on ITV weekdays at 9am and on ITVX.