ITV has released a glimpse into how Loose Women will make its return to the air with new episodes next week.
The network has shared behind-the-scenes images of the panelists in rehearsal as they practice social distancing measures in line with the government’s guidelines amid COVID-19.
The show will return to the ITV lunchtime schedule with new broadcasts from Monday following a six week absence caused by the current health crisis.
Backstage pass: ITV has released a glimpse into how Loose Women will make its return to the air with new episodes next week
The long-running panel show, which is traditionally filmed live in front of a packed studio audience, was taken off-air in March but will screen new live episodes from London Studios on Mondays and Wednesdays from the start of the week.
There will be no studio audience and some necessary additional 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.
Those in the studio will sit with a suitable distance between one another.
On Saturday, the Loose Women met for the first time in weeks to rehearse for the brand new programmes.
A welcome return: Loose Women will return to ITV with brand new shows from Monday May 4th following a six week absence caused by the current health crisis
The network has shared behind-the-scenes images of the panelists in rehearsal as they practice social distancing measures in line with the government’s guidelines amid COVID-19
Behind-the-scenes: With the country remaining on lockdown for the foreseeable future and social distancing still advised, three panellists will feature on the studio desk
Stay at home! A fourth panellist will be appearing via video-link from home
Monday’s first live show will see Andrea Mclean, Brenda Edwards and Linda Robson on the panel with Coleen Nolan joining via video-link.
Later in the week Ruth Langsford, Nadia Sawalha, Jane Moore and Saira Khan, via video link, will all be on the panel for new shows.
Alongside current topics, the returning show will also will focus on mental health issues as part of their award-winning Lighten the Load campaign.
Staying apart: Those in the studio will sit with a suitable distance between one another
2m rule: Alongside current topics, the returning show will also will focus on mental health issues as part of their award-winning Lighten the Load campaign
Andrea said: ‘Loose Women has been a part of my life for thirteen years, so to suddenly not be meeting up with my friends, catching up over a latte and hearing the latest about what’s going on in their lives has been really strange.
‘As the whole world will agree – chatting over video call just isn’t the same! I can’t wait to get back to work, get back into the studio and give our lovely viewers some much-needed love and laughter at lunchtime; it’s what we Loose Women do best!’
Brenda said: ‘Loose women were on lockdown, but now I’m glad to say, we’ve found a way to help you brighten up your day, adhering to restrictions and social distancing, we’re coming back, live on air, to bring you back your swing.
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Coming up: Monday’s first live show will see Andrea Mclean, Brenda Edwards and Linda Robson [pictured] on the panel with Coleen Nolan joining via video-link
Later in the week: Ruth Langsford, Nadia Sawalha, Jane Moore and Saira Khan, via video link, will all be on the panel for upcoming episodes
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
‘With lots of laughs, topics and discussions on the day, we also have debates that make YOU want to have your say!’
Nadia added: ‘We can’t wait to share all that’s been going on with the audience as they have always been the fifth loose woman.
‘We’ve shared everything over the last twenty years, so it’s only right and proper that we share now at one of the most difficult times in recent history. Missed you girls!’
LOOSE WOMEN RETURNS MONDAY AT 12.30PM ON ITV.