Holly Willoughby confirmed that Thursday's This Morning was the last for five days, as ITV alters its schedule again for coverage of the Queen's death.
After coming under fire from scores of viewers for not pulling programmes like Loose Women and Tenable when it was announced that the Queen was under medical supervision, ITV immediately suspended all programming once it was confirmed that Her Majesty had passed away at Balmoral.
Newsreader Julie Etchingham delivered the sad news to millions at home and in the immediate aftermath of The Queen's death, ITV confirmed that shows like This Morning, Lorraine and Loose Women had been scrapped until further notice as airtime was dedicated to updates and coverage of the events that followed.
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This Morning made its return to screens on Monday and has remained on screen for the rest of the week. However, drawing Thursday's episode to a close, Holly announced that it wouldn't be on on Friday or on Monday, the day the Queen's funeral will take place.
Confirming what ITV would be showing instead, Holly told viewers: "Tomorrow we'll be off air as ITV will have special coverage of King Charles' visit to Wales, adding: "We'll be back on Tuesday to reflect on Her Majesty's funeral."
Sitting next to her, Phillip ended proceedings by saying: "So there's just one thing left to say....thank you ma'am," before a montage of pictures of Queen Elizabeth appeared on screen, as Time to Say Goodbye played over them.
Holly's announcement about This Morning came on the same day that ITV confirmed its plans for the Queen's funeral. Coverage will begin at 6am with Good Morning Britain, before Tom Bradby and Julie Etchingham, will guide viewers through the historic day, covering the funeral service at Westminster Abbey, the mile-long military procession escorting the Queen through London, the Queen’s final journey to Windsor and the committal service at St George’s Chapel..
The live coverage will air on all of ITV's channels at the same time, a huge first for the broadcaster.
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