ITV Cuts Over 220 Daytime Jobs, Richard Madeley Retains Part-Time Role

ITV has undertaken a major restructuring of its daytime television programming, resulting in significant job cuts exceeding 220 positions. Richard Madeley, a prominent Good Morning Britain presenter earning around £300,000 annually, was initially at risk of being axed but successfully negotiated a new part-time role with reduced hours and salary. Similarly, Lorraine Kelly, with a £500,000 yearly contract and four decades of breakfast TV experience, was asked to retire but declined, opting to complete her contract which ends next year. As part of the changes, Kelly's show has been cut to half its previous airing time, and Good Morning Britain will occupy her 9-10am slot for 22 weeks annually. The restructuring also includes the removal of Kelly's regular Friday stand-in presenters and a shift in production responsibilities for Good Morning Britain from ITV Studios to ITN to better allocate the budget. These developments have caused notable reactions within ITV, reflecting the scale and impact of the daytime lineup overhaul.