‘Boy, have we got a lot to talk about’: Loose Women release promo video ahead of their return to air following six-week absence due to coronavirus pandemic
- Loose Women was taken off-air in March in accordance with precautionary social distancing measures
- The long-running panel show is traditionally filmed live in front of a packed studio audience
- It will return on Monday May 4th, albeit with some significant tweaks to its usual live format
- Only three panellists will feature on the studio desk, with a fourth appearing via video-link from home
- In another break from its usual format there will be no live audience when the show returns to London Studios
- In order to minimise health risks within the studio, ITV will also air pre-recorded episodes during the week
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The Loose Women released a promo video as they prepare to return to TV on Monday following a six week absence caused by the current health crisis.
Leading the video was Andrea McLean as she sat amongst her fellow panellists. She said: ‘Hey everyone, it’s so great to see you again.
‘I have got some brilliant news. Can’t stop the Loose Women. We’re back. After all this time, boy have we got a lot to talk about.’
‘Boy, have we got a lot to talk about’: Loose Women released a promo video on Friday ahead of their return to air following a six-week absence due to the coronavirus pandemic
Welcome back: The promo showed some faces, including Stacey Solomon, Gloria Hunniford, Coleen Nolan, Ruth Langsford and Linda Robson
At that point, the other panellists all start talking at once and Andrea says: ‘Woah, not all at the same time.’
On the screen were some familiar faces, including Stacey Solomon, Gloria Hunniford, Coleen Nolan and Ruth Langsford.
Clearly the time will be careful to continue to adopt social distancing measures while on the show, but no doubt fans will be thrilled for the return.
The long-running panel show, which is traditionally filmed live in front of a packed studio audience, was taken off-air in March in accordance with precautionary social distancing measures used to tackle the spread of coronavirus COVID-19.
Making changes: The show screen new live episodes from London Studios on Mondays and Wednesdays from the start of the week, albeit with no studio audience
But it will screen new live episodes from London Studios on Mondays and Wednesdays from the start of the week, albeit with no studio audience and some necessary tweaks to its usual format.
With the country remaining on lockdown for the foreseeable future and social distancing still advised, three panellists will feature on the studio desk, with a fourth appearing via video-link from home.
Alongside current topics, the returning show will also will focus on mental health issues as part of their award-winning Lighten the Load campaign.
Absent: The panel show, which is filmed live in front of a studio audience, was taken off-air in March in accordance with social distancing measures used to tackle the spread of coronavirus COVID-19
Loose Women Editor, Sally Shelford said: ‘At Loose Women we have made it our mission to stop the stigma and start a conversation about mental health, covering issues from postnatal depression to anxiety and addiction.
‘With many of our viewers struggling with lockdown, speaking openly and honestly about mental health worries to offer comfort and advice has never felt more important.’
In order to reduce footfall and minimise health risks within the studio, ITV will also air pre-recorded episodes during the week.
All change: Only three panellists will be allowed in the ITV studio, with a fourth appearing via video link from home
ITV Managing Director Daytime Emma Gormley added: ‘We are thrilled to be able to bring Loose Women back for brand new shows in the studio from Monday.
‘As we continue to respond to the crisis and adapt our shows accordingly we’ve made some temporary adjustments to enable us to get back on air whilst ensuring the safety of all of our teams.
‘We know our viewers have missed their daily lunchtime catch up with the Loose Women and we look forward to hearing from them all on Monday.’