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flag ITV replaced live Christmas Day broadcasts with pre-recorded shows, prompting backlash, leading to major January 2026 schedule changes.

flag On Christmas Day 2025, ITV’s daytime programming, including Good Morning Britain and This Morning, aired pre-recorded content instead of live broadcasts, sparking widespread criticism on social media. flag Viewers complained about the lack of festive spontaneity, calling the schedule stale and misleading, with many preferring Christmas films. flag In response, ITV announced major changes for January 2026, including extending Good Morning Britain to 3.5 hours, shortening Lorraine and Loose Women to seasonal runs, and relocating This Morning to a new London studio to consolidate news operations and boost reporting. flag The network cited long-term sustainability and trusted journalism as priorities, acknowledging staff impacts while pledging support.

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