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ITV crisis meetings held TODAY as shock cuts could see your favourite stars disappear from screens – but three ARE saved
A major merger could be on the cards
GOOD Morning Britain is believed to be facing job losses as part of a major cost-cutting drive across ITV’s Daytime shows.
A meeting will be held this afternoon where production teams and talent will be updated on the plans.
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The Sun understands these could include the crews on GMB and ITV News being merged, leaving the show to be produced under the ITN umbrella.
It is thought talent including Susanna Reid, Ed Balls and Kate Garraway are safe.
It comes amid a desperate cost-cutting drive at the broadcaster.
Earlier this year, ITV announced it would be slashing its soap schedule to try and make savings on Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
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From January 2026, the two serial dramas will air as 30-minute episodes to create a soap “power hour” from Monday-Friday.
There has also been the suggestion the channel is considering offers from RedBird IMI and Banijay for its ITV Studios arm, which makes everything from Love Island to Rivals.
Defending the share price at last week’s AGM, ITV chairman Andrew Cosslett responded to questions about a looming deal.
He said: “If someone approaches the company with an offer to talk, that’s something we have to take seriously because we’re representing your interests.
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“And it’s very clear from the room that there is a high level of interest in the share price and the value of the business.
“So we have to accommodate any requests and conversations that take place.
“But our current strategy is very clear and it's making the best of what we have in combination.”
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