Christine Lampard has announced she will no longer be stepping in for Lorraine Kelly on the ITV daytime show, marking the end of an eight-year role. The change comes as part of sweeping cuts to the broadcaster's daytime schedule, which will see the popular mid-morning programme reduced to just 30 minutes daily from the New Year.
Major Shake-Up for ITV Daytime
The significant format change, confirmed by ITV earlier in 2025, means Lorraine will now run for only 30 weeks per year on a seasonal basis. With host Lorraine Kelly presenting the shorter show five days a week, the need for regular stand-in presenters has been eliminated. This directly impacts Christine Lampard and fellow presenter Ranvir Singh, who have both covered for Lorraine every Friday and during all school holidays.
Christine shared the news with her followers on Instagram, posting a heartfelt message. “After many years of being part of the @lorraine family it is now coming to an end,” she wrote. She reflected on the laughter and friendships formed, adding, “Colleagues who have become the best of friends.” She joined the show as a stand-in back in 2018.
Future Roles and Production Changes
Despite their exit from the Lorraine rotation, both Lampard and Singh will remain with ITV. An ITV spokesperson confirmed they “remain as part of the ITV Daytime family,” with Ranvir Singh continuing on Good Morning Britain and Christine Lampard staying with Loose Women.
The cuts are part of a broader overhaul led by ITV's managing director of media and entertainment, Kevin Lygo, who announced the changes in July 2025. A key element is ITN taking over production of Good Morning Britain. Lygo stated the moves would generate savings to be reinvested while allowing the channel to “expand our national, international and regional news output.”
Staff Concerns Over Show's Future
The dramatic reduction has reportedly caused anxiety among the Lorraine production team. An insider told The Mirror in the summer that there were “genuine fears” that Lorraine Kelly herself might consider walking away if the quality of the programme declines due to the cuts.
“Lorraine and her team are perfectionists - it’s why the show is loved by so many,” the source said, questioning whether the host would want to be associated with a potentially diminished product. The new, shorter format of Lorraine is scheduled to begin in January 2026.
