“Fate of Every Panelist REVEALED” — Huge Loose Women Cast Shake-Up Confirmed After ‘Tense’ Months On Edge, as ITV Daytime Cuts Spark Panic and Fans Brace for Who Stays and Who Goes
A huge Loose Women cast update has revealed the fate of every panelist after a ‘tense’ few months of ‘everyone feeling on edge’ amid the ITV daytime cuts.
Back in May, fans were shocked to find out that the popular show, as well as Lorraine, are set to be AXED for half the year – after the channel announced a big shake up to its daytime schedule.
The huge change will start in January 2026, and viewers will only see Loose Women on their screens for 30 weeks of the year.
It has left many wondering who will be returning, and luckily the budget cuts will not be affecting those on our screens.
A source told The Sun: ‘It’s been a tense time since the changes were announced in May and everyone has felt on edge, like they’re singing for their supper. So it’s a relief that everyone will broadly remain.
‘It’s true there will be less shifts to go around but there is no intention for the cast to lose any faces.
A huge Loose Women cast update has revealed the fate of every panelist after a ‘tense’ few months of ‘everyone feeling on edge’ amid ITV daytime cuts (pictured Nadia
Back in May fans were shocked to find out that the popular show, as well as Lorraine, are set to be AXED for half the year , after the channel announced a big shake up to its daytime schedule (pictured Coleen Nolan)
‘There will be job cuts across the daytime teams but it will be through merging production teams, not touching talent, in regards to Loose Women.’
An ITV spokesperson said: ‘We always said we valued the Loose Women and that we wouldn’t be changing the panel, so viewers can look forward to seeing the familiar line up in the New Year.’
Daily Mail contacted ITV for comment.
The current presenters include Kaye Adams, 62, Ruth Langsford, 65, Christine Lampard, 46, and Charlene White, 45.
They are joined by panelists Jane Moore, 63, Nadia Sawalha, 61, Coleen Nolan, 60, Denise Welch, 67, Janet Street-Porter, 78, Linda Robson, 67, Myleene Klass, 47, Gloria Hunniford, 85, Kelly Brook, 46, Brenda Edwards, 56, Kelle Bryan, 50, Judi Love, 45, Frankie Bridge, 36, Sunetra Sarker, 52, Katie Piper, 42, Dame Kelly Holmes, 55, Olivia Attwood, 34, Sue Cleaver, 62, Mariella Frostrup, GK Barry and Oti Mabuse.
Just week, Linda Robson admitted she was unsure about her position on the programme.
She told us: ‘The show is hopefully back in January, if we’ve still got jobs.
‘We have to wait and find out. My first job was in a fish-and-chip shop so I might have to go back there!’
Just week, Linda Robson admitted she was unsure about her position on the programme (pictured)
Lorraine and Loose Women will be axed for half the year and Lorraine’s runtime has been slashed by 30 minutes.
It was also reported that 220 people would lose their jobs.
Meanwhile, Loose Women panellist Gloria Hunniford previously insisted she and her co-panellists would be keeping their jobs despite the cuts.
She told BANG Showbiz in October: ‘The girls are staying. Unfortunately, it’s the background teams that are being affected. But we’re not affected.’
Gloria added: ‘The number of programmes per year has been reduced, but we’re lucky that we have other work to do as well.
‘Not losing any particular sleepless nights, but we have it all lined up. It’ll work.’
It comes after Jeff Brazier left the Loose Women fans in shock on Monday morning after he made an ‘awkward and unprofessional’ swipe at panellist Ruth.
Viewers were left asking what had ‘rattled’ the TV host, who appears regularly on ITV as the host of their competition segment, after the quip.
Jeff, 46, took to screens to announce the details of ITV’s Christmas competition, which will see one lucky winner take home £120,000 in time for the big day.
It all started well for the star, who complimented the outfit chosen by host Ruth, 65, for the show, saying: ‘You look really gorgeous today!’ before continuing with the details of the competition.
Jeff explained that alongside the money, the winner would take home a new Range Rover and a VW camper van, as well as luxury goods worth £16,000.
He continued: ‘Prize worth £245,000, make sure you get your entry in!’
Jeff Brazier left Loose Women fans in shock on Monday morning after he made an ‘awkward and unprofessional’ swipe at panellist Ruth Langsford
Viewers were left asking what had ‘rattled’ the TV host, who appears regularly on ITV as the host of their competition segment, after the quip at Ruth Langsford
But things took an awkward turn when Ruth’s fellow Loose Women panellists, Janet Street-Porter, Brenda Edwards and Jane Moore, began speaking over his segment.
‘I’m doing my comp bit, guys, let me carry on!’ he was heard hitting out at them all, later adding: ‘I’m sorry, Ruth, when I give compliments I don’t want it to end my competition time.
‘So next time, if I say a nice compliment, don’t say anything back just say “Cheers Jeff!” and that’ll do me.’
Shocked by Jeff’s response, Ruth replied with an awkward smile at the camera: ‘Listen, whatever! Your wish is my command Jeffrey! Thank you very much!’
Fans were quick to take to X, formerly Twitter, to discuss the exchange, with one writing: ‘Jeff , who’s rattled your cage? Not very professional!’
Another added: ‘Well that was an awkward moment Jeff,’ as a third penned: ‘Um… slightly awkward moment today thanks to Jeff Brazier telling Ruth Langsford off for *checks notes* replying incorrectly to a compliment. Is he okay?’
It comes after Jeff was left red faced as he was forced to prove he wasn’t a scam caller during a disastrous on-air phone-in.
Brazier, who regularly hosts segments for the ITV show, was tasked with ringing up the latest winner of their competition last week.
Things took an awkward turn when Ruth’s fellow Loose Women panellists, Janet Street-Porter, Brenda Edwards and Jane Moore, began speaking over his segment
Joining Kate Garraway and Rob Rinder live in the studio last Friday, Jeff announced that the prize had been won by one of their viewers at home
But things didn’t go to plan for the presenter, who scrambled to prove his identity to the female caller after she insisted she hadn’t entered any competition.
Joining Kate Garraway and Rob Rinder live in the studio on Friday, Brazier announced that the prize had been won by one of their viewers at home.
Introducing himself to the mystery caller, he said: ‘Did you enter the competition last week to win for Christmas?’
Caught off guard by the winner’s answer, a one-worded ‘no’, Brazier then tried to prove he was a legitimate caller by reassuring the winner she was not the victim of an elaborate phone scam.
He continued: ‘Okay, I understand that if you did, you might say no because you think this might not be genuine – so how can I prove to you that I’m Jeff Brazier?
‘We are literally speaking to you live on air, can you switch your TV on?’
The caller replied: ‘Not at the moment,’ to which he reassured her: ‘I completely understand… I think you’ve done the right thing don’t worry, I’m going to get someone to call you in about five minutes and we’ll verify everything.’
Viewers were left shocked by the moment and promptly shared their thoughts on X, with one writing: ‘Well that was awkward, Jeff got blindsided by that one…’
The TV presenter has been keeping busy with work in the wake of the split from wife Kate, filming in Iceland for ITV this week
In a statement on Instagram, Jeff revealed his marriage to Kate broke down over summer after they discovered they couldn’t make each other happy (pictured in 2024)
A second added: ‘Jeff’s face as he looks to the producers for help… Waits expectantly, ooooh s**t.’
While a third joked: ‘She probably thought who the f**k is Jeff Brazier?’
Others heaped praise on Brazier for how he handled the situation, with one viewer adding: ‘To be fair, well styled out by Jeff,’ as another added: ‘Oh, poor Jeff, I feel like they dialled the wrong number.’
It’s a fresh blow for Brazier, who was spotted for the first time this week since he confirmed his split from wife of seven years, Kate.
The TV presenter appeared to be keeping busy with work in the wake of the split, filming in Iceland for ITV last week.
On Thursday morning, Brazier was spotted at Heathrow airport, looking pensive as he wheeled his luggage through arrivals.
He appeared to be without his wedding ring, after previously appearing on TV without the band this week.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Brazier revealed his marriage to Kate broke down over summer after they discovered they couldn’t make each other happy.
Just 24-hours later, he was back on screen and live on GMB, broadcasting from Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon.
Brazier made reference to the difficult year he and Kate faced due to fractured relations with his son Freddy, 21 in his lengthy statement.
Uploading alongside a throwback photo from a family holiday, he told fans: ‘I’m so full of love and gratitude for Kate. For all we achieved, for how much we grew, for everything we endured.’
He added: ‘We separated in the summer and kept it private for as long as we could to give us some time to adjust.
‘For 12 years we have been each others safe space, each others biggest supporters at a time when our lives have been busy, painful & complex.
‘I’m so proud of how hard we worked, how we kept showing up, we gave everything and more.
‘I’m also so full of respect and admiration for the successful career Kate has built and the way she cared for me unconditionally.’
Brazier said Kate is still in touch to check in on how his sons are doing, as Freddy prepares to welcome his first child.
