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flag Dr. Hilary Jones is leaving ITV’s Lorraine after 36 years due to major format changes and cost cuts, ending his full-time role in December.

flag Dr. Hilary Jones is leaving ITV’s Lorraine after nearly 36 years, citing major format and schedule changes, including a reduction to 30 weekly episodes and a shortened 30-minute runtime starting in January. flag The shift is part of ITV’s broader cost-cutting efforts amid declining viewership and financial pressures. flag Jones, 72, said he welcomes the change as liberating and will remain on the show until December 31, though he expects no farewell event due to budget constraints. flag While he plans occasional guest appearances, his full-time role ends. flag The future of Lorraine remains uncertain, reflecting wider upheaval in ITV’s daytime programming.

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