Christine Lampard supported by Holly Willoughby as she leaves Lorraine after 8 years amid ITV cuts
She said working on the show had been 'the best of times'
Christine Lampard has been supported by Holly Willoughby after she announced her departure from ITV Daytime show Lorraine.
The star has been a stand-in presenter on the show for eight years, covering for Lorraine Kelly in her absence.
However, with Lorraine now only airing during term time, Christine has found herself out of a job.
Christine Lampard bids farewell to Lorraine
Posting on social media, the presenter shared a video montage of moments from the show. She captioned the clip: “After many years of being part of the @lorraine family it is now coming to an end.
“We’ve laughed, lunched and learnt so much from one another. Colleagues who have become the best of friends. As many of the team enter a new world in 2026, I want to thank every single person. I love you all! It has been the best of times.”
In the New Year, Lorraine’s runtime has been cut from 60 minutes to 30. It will also now only air for 30 weeks of the year.
Christine and fellow stand-in host Ranvir Singh would usually cover for Lorraine Kelly during the weeks the show will now not air. As a result, stand-in presenters are not needed. Lorraine will present her show from Monday to Friday during the 30 weeks it will air in 2026.
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Star pals share support
Holly Willoughby, who left ITV Daytime series This Morning back in October 2023, was one of the famous faces sending their support. She posted four red love hearts in the comments section.
Fellow Lorraine stand-in Ranvir Singh, who also hosts on GMB, sent her love too. She shared: “Love this,” accompanied by a red love heart.
Resident GP Dr Amir Khan also posted. He said: “Love you so much!” Dr Hilary Jones, meanwhile, also recently revealed that he was leaving the show.
Fans also commented. One said: “We will miss you so much.” “A huge miss! The best presenter on TV by far!” said another. A third posted: “You will be missed Christine, I only made a point of watching when I knew you were on, good luck for any new ventures.”
Christine does occasionally anchor Loose Women. However, with that also being cut to 30 weeks of the year, we may not see as much of the star on our screens as we’re used to.
