ITV Daytime Cuts Trigger Hundreds Redundancies, Loose Women Chaos

Nadia Sawalha, a presenter on ITV's daytime show Loose Women, has emotionally addressed the significant cuts and redundancies impacting the program and its production team. ITV is reducing Loose Women and other shows like Lorraine and This Morning to just 30 weeks annually, with Lorraine's show also cut from an hour to 30 minutes, prompting widespread job losses and pay cuts behind the scenes. Sawalha highlighted the shock and fear among staff facing sudden redundancies, emphasizing the unseen workforce supporting the shows and urging kindness amid the turmoil. She also noted that as a self-employed presenter, her contract is not guaranteed, underscoring the precariousness for on-screen talent. Fellow Loose Women panelist Jane Moore condemned the misogynistic backlash and dismissive attitudes toward the female-led show, stressing its importance in addressing serious issues like domestic violence and women's health. Both Sawalha and Moore called attention to the broader impact of these cuts on the visibility of women's issues and the livelihoods of many dedicated staff members.