A LOOSE Women star has signed up for a money-spinning new role away from ITV, as the stars of the show face pay cuts.
It comes after this week which will see the female-led, lunchtime talk show cut to 30 weeks a year.
It means the full 26-strong pool of . presenters and panellists will no longer be required.
Up to a third of the cast, which includes , , , and , could be left without a seat at the table in the shake-up.
Not one to take things lying down, one of the stars has already taken on a new job that will boost the coffers.
Linda Robson has revealed she will be treading the boards this in panto.
She will take center stage at Dartford’s Orchard West Theatre.
Theatre Director, Tal Rosen said: “We’re absolutely delighted to announce Linda Robson is starring in this year’s pantomime, Aladdin, as Jasmine’s Mother.
“As a much-loved household name, Linda will undoubtably bring her warmth, humour and unmistakable personality to Orchard West.
“She is a perfect fit for Dartford this Christmas, and Aladdin is guaranteed to be a special festive production.
“We look forward to welcoming Linda in her first panto role here in Dartford and we know our audiences will welcome this exciting news.”;;
MORE ITV CUTS
Loose Women isn’t the only show affected by these changes at ITV.
’s show has been cut to just 30 minutes a day and will also only air for 30 weeks of the year.
, with hosts including , and , will take half an hour from and will run from 6am to 9.30am.
as part of the shake-up — almost half of the 450 employed on the four flagship shows GMB, Lorraine, This Morning and .
The reshuffle comes amid a at the broadcaster, and follows .
But bosses insist the cuts will bolster other areas of the channel including and .
The overhaul was announced on Tuesday by Kevin Lygo, managing director of ITV’s media and entertainment division.
He said: “ is a really important part of what we do, and these scheduling and production changes will enable us to continue to deliver a schedule providing viewers with the , debate and discussion they love from the presenters they know and trust as well as generating savings which will allow us to reinvest across the programme budget in other genres.
“These changes also allow us to consolidate our news operations and expand our national, international and regional news output and to build upon our proud history of trusted journalism at a time when our viewers need accurate, unbiased news coverage more than ever.”;;
