Why Lorraine and Loose Women are not on today amid big schedule shake-up and when they will be back on ITV
A huge schedule shake-up sees them pulled from airLorraine and Loose Women will both not air today (March 9) as ITV begins a huge schedule shake-up. But unfortunately for disappointed fans, they won’t be back on for a while.
Usually, every weekday, ITV viewers can rely on the structure of their daytime shows staying the same. It was only this year that there were any huge changes to the programming. But since then, the shows have aired in their usual spots.
However today, viewers will find that Lorraine and Loose Women are not on air. And instead different programmes will air.
So, why is this the case? And when will the shows be back on? Here’s everything you need to know.
Why Lorraine and Loose Women are not on today
Since the start of 2026 Lorraine Kelly’s show was changed to be 30 minutes long. However, in a surprising shake-up, it won’t air at all. It comes days after Ben Shephard had to step in to take her place at hosting the show, as she was unwell.
Instead, Good Morning Britain, which starts at 6am, will be extended for the seven days, lasting until 10am.
Then, This Morning will air at its usual time, with no extensions. But instead of swapping over to the Loose Women ladies, ITV will be airing something entirely different.
Instead of Loose Women, the channel will be showing the coverage of the annual racing event, the Cheltenham Festival, starting at 12.30.
And because the event is not a one-day occasion, viewers can expect a lot of disruption this week. However, the changes actually last a lot longer than just seven days.
When will the ITV shows be back on air?
Unfortunately for dedicated fans, Lorraine and Loose Women aren’t just pulled from the schedule today, they will actually be off-air all month.
The show changes will begin today (Monday, March 9) and they seem to be pulled for the entire month.
This means Loose Women and Lorraine will return to our screens in April.
This was confirmed by Kaye Adams at the end of Loose Women on Friday (March 6). She told viewers: “We will be back next month. Until then, take care, have a fabulous weekend and Easter, and we’ll see you very soon!”
Both of the ITV shows have been affected by the huge shake-up that began at the start of this year.
Loose Women will now only air for 30 weeks of the year, and the live audience has been scrapped.
