Loose Women episode pulled in ITV schedule shake-up
Loose Women has been pulled from ITV's schedules today (March 6), with This Morning also cut short.
The change-up comes as the broadcaster is airing a lunchtime news special focusing on the UK government's budget.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled his spring budget at 12.30pm, the time that Loose Women normally starts on weekdays.
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This Morning also came to an end 15 minutes early at 12.15pm due to the shake-up, with presenter Craig Doyle confirming the shorter episode during today's edition.
However, both Loose Women and This Morning will air as normal tomorrow.
In other ITV news, the broadcaster recently unveiled its new weekend morning schedule, with new shows The Chris McCausland Show and Jimmy and Shivi's Farmhouse Breakfast set to air on Saturday on Sundays, respectively.
Katie Piper's Breakfast Show is also set to return for a third season, and has expanded to both Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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It comes after the broadcaster decided to cancel Laura Whitmore and Oti Mabuse's weekend Breakfast Shows.
“Our new weekend morning line ups on ITV provide a mix of brand new formats and talent, plus a returning favourite," ITV's head of entertainment commissioning Katie Rawcliffe said.
"Away from the studio, Jimmy and Shivi’s Farmhouse Breakfast will provide a wholesome start to your weekend mornings; we’re excited to welcome the funny talents of Chris McCausland with his brand new chat show; and we’re delighted to welcome back Katie Piper now across both Saturday and Sunday mornings. Your weekends start with us on ITV.”
Loose Women airs weekdays at 12.3opm, while This Morning airs from 10am on weekdays.
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