Vanessa Feltz has left This Morning after 33 years to present her new 5 daytime show titled Vanessa.
The 63-year-old broadcaster has been a regular contributor on the ITV programme since 1992 but will be stepping away from the commitment as she fronts her own lunchtime TV show, which will launch on 5 on 24 March at 12.45pm.
Vanessa promises to cover a range of topics including celebrity gossip, life advice, relationships, parenting and more.
Vanessa Feltz Announces Departure from This Morning After 33 Years for New Show
Vanessa Feltz has officially announced her departure from This Morning after 33 years, revealing she is moving on to host her own new show. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Star, Feltz explained, “I’ve been on This Morning since 1992. It’s been a long time, but now I’m doing my own show, and I can’t juggle both.”
When asked about her decision, Feltz shared that her colleagues at This Morning were incredibly supportive. “I told everyone I wouldn’t be able to continue, and they were lovely about it. Alison Hammond and Holly Willoughby reached out to me right away, and the bosses were so charming. I will miss working with them all,” she added.
Reflecting on her time with This Morning, Feltz revealed how much she learned over the years: “When I first started, I had never been on TV before. I was completely bamboozled, but they offered me a contract and helped me grow.”
In an emotional Instagram post, Vanessa said, “I love This Morning and all my friends and family there. Huge hugs and kisses to everybody. Come and join me for lunch every weekday on @5 @channel5_tv at 12:30 for a good chinwag!”
Feltz first rose to national fame with The Vanessa Show on ITV, which aired from 1994 to 1998. She then moved to the BBC, where she presented The Vanessa Feltz Breakfast Show on BBC Radio London, as well as an early morning show on BBC Radio 2.
Vanessa Feltz making one of her regular appearances on ‘This Morning’ (This Morning/ITV)
In 2022, she left the BBC after nearly 20 years, and joined TalkTV, where she hosted her own show for two years.
She left TalkTV and has been continuing her regular appearances on This Morning, and in November the broadcaster replaced former Countdown star Carol Vorderman on her Sunday slot on LBC.
Feltz’s new show comes as Channel 5 and its on-demand site My5 relaunched this week as “5” to unite the broadcaster’s linear and streaming platforms under one brand.
The relaunch features an expanded offering of shows from across Paramount’s different brands, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central and MTV Entertainment Studios, with 15 new live channels available on 5’s free streaming service.
