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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Good Morning Britain favourite AXED from show amid ITV's brutal daytime telly cuts
Good Morning Britain 's US Correspondent, Noel Phillips, has been axed from the daytime show amid sweeping redundancies across ITV 's daytime brands. Phillips's pending exit has sparked concern internally about the show's on-air diversity after MailOnline previously revealed Adil Ray was facing the axe too. A consultation process about the former This Morning presenter's future remains ongoing but ITV is laying off around half of the 450 employees who work across GMB, Lorrain, This Morning and Loose Women - with Noel expected to be one of them. The Royal Television Society award-winning journalist joined GMB in 2021 from Sky News and he has been central to coverage of racial unrest in the US and UK. He was close to gunfire in Minneapolis when reporting on the protests that followed the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by police office Kim Potter. Noel recently spoke about suffering a racist attack in London two years ago and more recently he was hit by a rubber bullet during his reporting on the June protests in Los Angeles. Phillips's pending exit has sparked concern internally about the show's on-air diversity after MailOnline previously revealed Adil Ray was facing the axe too. ITV is closing GMB's offices in the US as it moves the show under the control of ITN, the independent production company that makes ITV News. In May ITV announced there would be dramatic changes to their daytime TV schedule, with Lorraine Kelly's show slashed from an hour to 30 minutes and, like Loose Women, will only air 30 weeks of the year. Top TV talents including Lorraine, 65, whose career spans over 40 years, are believed to be 'furious' and 'insulted' over the shake-up while the Loose Women are already fearing inevitable job losses. The new regime, set to come into effect in January, will cost a potential 300 staff members their jobs as a consultation period begins as soon as today, lasting until September, before employees are finally let go in December. But just as Lorraine's beloved daytime show is about to be hit by savage cuts, her ratings have shot through the roof. Currently being presented by Christine Lampard, 46, during the holidays, the ITV show, which will soon be cut right down to half the amount of hours on air, has overtaken This Morning. Yesterday, Lorraine's morning programme attracted a peak of 700,000 viewers, whilst This Morning which has been presented by Rochelle Humes and Dermot O'Leary, had 675,000. A TV insider said: 'You can only imagine what Lorraine will think. Whilst she's on holiday Christine steps into her shoes and suddenly her show takes over This Morning.'
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Good Morning Britain' U.S. Correspondent Noel Phillips To Exit Amid Job Cuts
EXCLUSIVE: Good Morning Britain journalist Noel Phillips is expected to leave the breakfast show after more than four years amid sweeping redundancies across ITV's daytime brands. As the UK network shifts funding to streamer-friendly series, ITV announced in May that it was laying off around half of the 450 employees who work across ITV Studios-produced GMB, Lorraine, This Morning, and Loose Women. More from Deadline In Rare Joint Statement, UK Broadcasting Union & Producer Trade Body Pledge To Eliminate "Broken Turnaround" ITV Content Boss Spotlights Difficulty Dealing With "Historic" Misconduct Complaints As He Addresses 'MasterChef' Scandal ITV Profits Down 30% For First Half Of 2025 Phillips is among those expected to leave, though the consultation process remains ongoing. His anticipated exit has sparked concern internally about Good Morning Britain's on-air diversity. As part of the changes, sources raised questions about the amount of work available to freelance newsreaders Sean Fletcher and Marverine Cole, but ITV has now guaranteed that there will be presenting opportunities for them next year. Fletcher has been part of GMB's line-up since the show launched in 2014. ITV's position is that GMB is committed to on-screen diversity and that the job cuts will not result in the show becoming dominated by white presenters. The show's lead hosts include Susanna Reid and Ed Balls. Phillips joined GMB from Comcast-owned Sky News in February 2021, and he has been central to coverage of racial unrest in the U.S. and UK. The Royal Television Society award-winning journalist was close to gunfire in Minneapolis when reporting on the protests that followed the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by police officer Kim Potter. Phillips spoke about suffering a racist attack in London in 2023, while more recently, he was hit by a rubber bullet during his reporting on the June protests in Los Angeles. ITV is closing GMB's office in the U.S. as it moves the show under the control of ITN, the independent production company that makes ITV News. From the start of next year, GMB will be produced by a dedicated team at ITV News and will be extended by 30 minutes during the weeks Lorraine is off air. GMB is expected to tap into ITV News' resources in the U.S., where journalists such as Dan Rivers are stationed. A source familiar with the changes said staff were 'pissed off' about Phillips' exit. Another person said there had been a mood change in TV amid the rise of populism, arguing that there is 'less pressure [on ITV] to be seen to be doing the right thing' on diversity. An ITV spokesperson said: 'In 2026, Good Morning Britain will continue to have the familiar line-up of presenters that we know viewers love. ITV is fully committed to our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, and the representation on our shows will remain a priority.' Deadline understands that Adil Ray will remain part of GMB's on-air team, despite The Daily Mail reporting that he was facing the axe. Ranvir Singh will also continue to appear on the show. Daniel Robinson was appointed as GMB's new editor earlier this month. Having served as deputy editor for seven years, he succeeds Neil Thompson, who is moving into the role of commissioning editor, breakfast news. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About The 'Heartstopper' Movie So Far Everything We Know About 'Emily In Paris' Season 5 So Far List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Y&R Casting Surprise Reveals Soap has Gone to the Dogs (and Cats)
The Young and the Restless revealed a whole new cast recently. And, we don't mind saying that this soap opera has gone to the dogs…and cats. Y&R's Whole New Cast In a surprise move, the CBS daytime drama revealed a whole new cast, with some iconic roles being portrayed by two four-legged friends. The soap recently shared a fun video on its official Instagram account that cast the show's actors' pets in their roles, and the results could not be more adorable. Set against the instantly recognizable 'Nadia's Theme,' the cats and dogs made their daytime debuts…or at least their social media daytime debuts. The video's caption reads, 'We know this is sudden, but…isn't our new cast WOOFderful?! 🐶 #YR #dogs #soapopera #tvshow' MORE: Y&R fans cast new Summer Newman. Whole New Cast List The following is the new four-legged Y&R cast list: Ivy Bregman as Lauren Fenmore. Lily Ordway Gaston as Abby Newman. Mishka Mealor as Kyle Abbott. Popo Luckinbill as Victoria Newman. Cashmere Scott as Nikki Newman. Reilly Scott also as Nikki Newman. Roxy Blue Morrow as Nicholas Newman. Bohdi Morrow also as Nicholas Newman. Oakley Grossman as Adam Newman. Andy Case as Sharon Newman. Bailey Egan Katrosar as Chelsea Lawson. Izzy Bell Martin as Cricket Blair. Tyson Bell Martin also as Cricket Blair. Suki and Barney Walon as Jill Abbott. Hemi Silver as Audra Charles. Bentley and Bella Hope as Sally Spectra. Rufus Stafford as Phyllis Summers. Frito Ashby as Diane Jenkins. Marilyn Graziadei as Daniel Romalotti Jr. Fudge Graziadei also as Daniel Romalotti Jr. Dr. Rupert Graziadei also as Daniel Romalotti Jr. What will these devious dogs and sneaky cats get up to in the coming weeks in Genoa City? We're not sure, but we at Soap Hub certainly can't wait for the next installment featuring these new cast members of Y&R. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kelly Clarkson's Next Act? Why a Major Career Shift Might Be on the Horizon
Kelly Clarkson celebrated 1,000 episodes of The Kelly Clarkson Show this spring, but the huge milestone didn't go down exactly the way she planned. With ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's reported health issues, Clarkson missed a series of shows, utilizing guest hosts to fill in . As a single mom with two children to raise, daughter River Rose, 10, and son Remington, 9, the 43-year-old pop star is reportedly reassessing her priorities. The 'demanding' daytime TV schedule is something she may want to put behind her. More from SheKnows Kelly Clarkson Reportedly 'Lost the Respect' of Her Staff With Her Latest Career Move 'She's thinking that she might need a shift next year when her contract is up,' a source told People. 'She still has time to figure out what's best for her career and family. She was never one to rush into things.' Her passion is music, and that's where she would love to keep her focus despite the recent postponement of her Las Vegas residency due to laryngitis. 'She very much loves music, though, and would love to create new music,' the insider added. Clarkson's pending decision has reportedly left her staff 'stressed' over the possibility that they might lose their jobs after the 2025-26 television season. 'Not feeling too stable,' a crew member told the Daily Mail. 'She could bolt at any time. Where does that leave me?' At a May 9 Atlantic City concert, Clarkson hinted that juggling multiple jobs was hard. 'We haven't done a show in a while, y'all, 'because I have a talk show,' she told the New Jersey audience, via Page Six. 'It's like a whole other job. We are bummed 'because we love doing shows, and it's hard to fit it in, so it's cool when it does work out with the schedule, and it's cool to get to see your faces and feed off y'all.' The decision lies in Clarkson's hands as she tests the musical waters again with her residency and spends more time with her kids over the summer. The future daytime landscape may look much different if Clarkson exits the building. Before you go, click to see 19 facts about Kelly Clarkson you didn't already know. Best of SheKnows 28 Lesbian Couples in Hollywood With Our Favorite Love Stories Every Single Look Kate Middleton Has Worn to Wimbledon Since 2007 Every Single Time Kate Middleton's Royal Fashion Made Us Stop in Our Tracks Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Eileen Fulton, Iconic ‘As The World Turns' Star, Dies At 91
NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Eileen Fulton performs at Don't Tell Mama on April 17, 2010 in New York City. ... More (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage) Eileen Fulton, the actress, singer and author known for her role as Lisa Miller for almost 50 years in the daytime drama As the World Turns, died July 14 in Asheville, North Carolina at the age of 91. Her family announced her death, stating she had been in a period of declining health. Known as the "first bad girl of daytime television," Fulton joined As the World Turns in 1960 for what was originally planned as a three-month storyline. She immediately resonated with the audience and, in 1965, and segued into the primetime spinoff Our Private World, which ran twice weekly and aired for four months. Following its cancellation, Fulton returned to As the World Turns and continued on through the final episode broadcast on Sept. 17, 2010. For her work on long-running serial, Fulton received an Editor's Award at the Soap Opera Digest Awards in 1991 and a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. Portrait of actress Eileen Fulton, one of the stars of the television soap opera As The World Turns. Born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty on September 13, 1933, in Asheville, North Carolina she made her professional acting debut in the play The Lost Colony in Manteo, North Carolina. In 1956, she moved to New York City, where she studied under acting legends Sanford Meisner and Lee Strasberg. Supporting herself by modeling and selling hats at Macy's, she adopted the stage name Eileen Fulton shortly before landing her breakout role. Before her soap opera fame, Fulton appeared in the 1960 drama film Girl of the Night, opposite Anne Francis. In addition to her television career, Fulton was an accomplished stage actress, with credits including Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and The Fantasticks on Broadway. She also performed in cabaret and authored two memoirs and several mystery novels. Fulton retired in 2019 and moved to Black Mountain, North Carolina. She is survived by her brother, Charles, and her niece, Katherine. A funeral service will be held on August 9, 2025.
