Lorraine Kelly is said to have signed a big-money deal with Channel 4 for a new travel show, as her ITV series Lorraine faces cuts and changes amid a major shake-up
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Lorraine Kelly is reportedly embarking on a new venture with Channel 4, filming an extravagant travel series as her longstanding ITV daytime programme faces reductions.
The move to a high-profile project follows ITV’s cost-cutting measures affecting its daytime schedule, including her eponymous show Lorraine, which currently airs weekdays at 9am. The Scottish host’s year-round hour-long slot is set to be halved to just 30 weeks of 30-minute episodes amid the network’s changes.
Lorraine, who has been a staple on ITV since 1984 and co-hosted GMTV with Eamonn Holmes, was in Norway last month working on the undisclosed project, according to reports from The Sun.
An insider revealed: “Channel 4 were delighted to have Lorraine on board. It was exciting for Lorraine to do something different and be on location again.”
They added: “Despite the apparent slight in the ITV daytime shake up, Lorraine’s loyal fanbase isn’t to be underestimated and they will follow her wherever she goes. She’s survived in this business a long time and she’s a master at rolling with the punches,” reports the Express.
The Daily Record has approached Channel 4 for comment.
This transition for Lorraine, aged 65, occurs after the role of Head of Lorraine was eliminated, leading to her two producers now reporting directly to the bosses of This Morning.
The source further commented: “This latest shake-up and slimming-down of Lorraine’s dedicated team casts further doubt on the long-term future of the show after her contract finishes next year. She’s opening her eyes up to the many options available to her.”
A source from the Lorraine show expressed disappointment, remarking: “Amid these changes the team have been gutted. They can’t understand why ITV would want to dismantle such a successful rating-busting programme. It’s a great shame.”
Lorraine, who frequently appears on Channel 4’s comedy panel show The Last Leg, disclosed last month her enthusiasm for new challenges.
While chatting with chef Tom Kerridge on the Proper Tasty podcast, she reflected: “Forty years in TV last year was incredible. I got a Bafta. ‘Here’s a Bafta for being alive’.”
She continued, revealing her mindset: “I thought, ‘Hang on a minute, I’m not done yet’. I think now I can be a lot cheekier. I’ve always been a bit naughty. Not so much in the morning but if I do a wee show on Channel 4, or The Last Leg, or something like that, you can be unleashed. I quite like that.”
In response, ITV stated: “We have always said that from January 2026, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women will be three editorially distinct shows which will be produced by one team.”
They further clarified: “These changes are not about the performance of the shows or the staff. We can assure our viewers that their favourite daytime shows will remain familiar to them on screen.”
Catch Lorraine on ITV weekdays at 9am and on ITVX.
