Fans tuning in to watch Loose Women may have noticed the popular ITV daytime show missing from its usual slot. The programme has been temporarily removed from the schedule due to live sports coverage, resulting in a short break before it returns to screens.
Why Is Loose Women Not Airing Today?
Loose Women is not being broadcast on July 9 and July 10 because ITV’s daytime schedule has been adjusted to accommodate live horse racing coverage.
The racing coverage begins at 1:00 PM, overlapping with Loose Women’s regular broadcast window of 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. As a result, ITV has opted to replace the programme with sports programming for the remainder of the week.
This is not the first time the show has been affected by major sporting events.
Previous Schedule Interruptions
Earlier in the year, Loose Women was temporarily removed from the schedule during ITV’s coverage of:
- The Cheltenham Festival
- Royal Ascot
Major sporting events frequently lead to schedule adjustments across daytime television, and Loose Women has occasionally been impacted by these programming changes.
Ruth Langsford Confirms Short Break
During the most recent episode, presenter Ruth Langsford informed viewers that the programme would not be airing for the rest of the week.
The episode featured Ruth alongside fellow panellists:
- Kelly Brook
- Janet Street-Porter
- Brenda Edwards
The panel discussed current events and entertainment headlines before signing off ahead of the brief schedule interruption.
When Will Loose Women Return?
Viewers won’t have to wait long.
Loose Women is scheduled to return on Monday, July 13, at its regular time:
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 1:30 PM
Channel: ITV
The show is expected to resume its normal one-hour format.
Why Does Loose Women Air Less Frequently Now?
In addition to occasional sports-related interruptions, Loose Women now follows a seasonal broadcast schedule.
ITV announced programming changes in 2025 that affected several daytime shows, including:
- Loose Women
- Lorraine
Under the revised strategy, both programmes now air for approximately 30 weeks per year, rather than maintaining a continuous year-round schedule.
The changes were introduced as part of broader adjustments to ITV’s daytime programming lineup.
A Long-Running ITV Favourite
Since launching in 1999, Loose Women has become one of ITV’s most recognizable daytime programmes.
Known for its rotating panel of presenters and discussions on current affairs, entertainment, lifestyle, and personal experiences, the show continues to maintain a loyal audience despite occasional scheduling changes.
While viewers will miss the programme for a couple of days, its absence is only temporary, with the panel set to return next week.
