ITV’s long-running daytime show Loose Women has been pulled from schedules once again, leaving viewers surprised as the programme disappears from screens for a second time in just a few weeks.
Fans tuning in for their usual lunchtime watch on Tuesday were met with a schedule change, as ITV made way for extended coverage of Royal Ascot.
Instead of Loose Women airing in its regular 12.30pm slot, viewers saw This Morning extended, followed by ITV News before the broadcaster switched to live horse racing coverage from Ascot.
The change means the panel show will now be off air for the remainder of the week, with its return confirmed for Monday following the weekend break.
The disruption comes as ITV continues to adjust its daytime programming around major sporting and seasonal events, with Ascot taking priority across the afternoon schedule.
While the shift is temporary, it has left some viewers frustrated after already experiencing multiple interruptions this year, including a longer six-week break earlier in the season when ITV overhauled its daytime line-up.
Presenters addressed the change during the most recent broadcast, confirming the show would not be airing for the rest of the week but reassuring fans it would return as normal next week.
Despite the schedule shake-ups, ITV executives have maintained that the adjustments are part of planned seasonal coverage, particularly during high-profile events such as Royal Ascot.
The latest interruption highlights the ongoing balancing act between live sporting coverage and daytime entertainment, with Loose Women often one of the programmes most affected by schedule changes.
For now, viewers will have to wait a little longer before the familiar lunchtime panel returns to screens — with the show set to resume its usual slot next Monday 📺
