Ranvir Singh has spoken candidly about the impact of ITV’s recent daytime shake-ups, admitting that working on a “slightly splintered” Good Morning Britain now feels very different following a wave of cuts.
The 48-year-old presenter — a familiar face to viewers through her work across ITV’s daytime slate — reflected on the changes after the broadcaster confirmed more than 220 staff redundancies as part of a major restructuring. The overhaul, introduced in January, saw schedules trimmed and budgets tightened across several long-running shows.
Speaking to the Express, Singh said the professional upheaval had been far more difficult for colleagues behind the scenes than for on-screen talent.
“I have to say, whatever you do personally in your career doesn’t really equate to the difficulties that colleagues of mine behind the scenes have clearly felt,” she said. “I’ve said a fond farewell to lots of people I’ve worked with for over ten years, who have got up at the crack of dawn and worked in all the different departments.”
While Singh acknowledged that Good Morning Britain continues to perform strongly in the ratings, she admitted the emotional impact of losing long-standing colleagues has been profound. “Nothing you do personally — obviously that’s great — but you still miss the people that you’ve loved working with for over a decade on breakfast television,” she said, adding that she remains in touch with many former colleagues.
Describing the unique bonds formed on early-morning shows, Singh added: “That family feel… whilst we might all be slightly splintered now, the memories never, ever fade. It’s a special kind of camaraderie you feel at 4am. Any shift worker will tell you, it’s a very different kind of working relationship.”
ITV’s daytime revamp has seen several headline changes. Lorraine has moved to a 30-week run, with episodes shortened to 30 minutes from 9.30am to 10am. This Morning continues to air from 10am until 12.30pm, while Good Morning Britain has been extended by an extra 30 minutes each day. Loose Women remains in its usual slot but has also shifted to a seasonal 30-week schedule.
Singh currently presents Good Morning Britain every Friday alongside Kate Garraway. Last week, the pair were left startled by an unusual guest during a live broadcast — a robotic dog called Spot. Singh revealed the high-tech canine, which previously wowed audiences on America's Got Talent, is now being used at the Sellafield nuclear site to access areas deemed too dangerous for humans.
