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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Independent Staff

Why is Loose Women not on today? ITV schedule changes explained

Kaye Adams Cheltenham Festival
  • Loose Women has been removed from the ITV schedule this week to accommodate live coverage of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
  • The four-day Cheltenham Festival runs from Tuesday, March 10 to Friday, March 13, with ITV broadcasting daily from 12.45pm to 5pm.
  • The show's break extends beyond the festival due to a wider ITV shake-up implemented in early 2026.
  • Under the new schedule, Loose Women will now air for a 30-week seasonal run, with episodes reduced to 30 minutes.
  • Presenter Kaye Adams confirmed the hiatus on March 6, with the programme expected to return to screens in April.
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