Good Morning Britain presenters Susanna Reid and Charlotte Hawkins attended ITV’s 70th Anniversary gala at London’s Guildhall on Monday, joining colleagues to mark seven decades since the network’s first broadcast.
The 54-year-old Reid appeared in a form-fitting black dress with a thigh split and silver heels, while 50-year-old Hawkins wore a pale blue sheer lace midi and nude heels. They posed with fellow GMB presenters including Kate Garraway, Laura Tobin and Ed Balls at the glitzy event, which celebrated the broadcaster’s history and current roster of talent.
The gala was hosted by Joel Dommett at the same Guildhall venue where ITV first went on air in 1955. Stars from across the channel’s programming — from current affairs to drama and reality — attended the evening, which paid tribute to what organisers described as seven decades of television moments. ITV previously marked its 50th anniversary with a celebration at the Guildhall in 2005.
The anniversary comes amid announcements of substantial changes to ITV’s daytime schedule and production footprint. ITV has said that several daytime shows will be reduced or restructured in a bid to cut costs; the moves coincide with the end of the network’s contract at Television Centre in West London in 2026, when Good Morning Britain, Lorraine and This Morning are due to be relocated.
Under the plans, Lorraine will be reduced to a 30-minute slot each day and Loose Women will move to a seasonal schedule, airing for around 30 weeks a year, ITV has indicated. This Morning is expected to continue on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard as its presented duo. Daily Mail reported that some daytime programmes will relocate to an underground studio at The Hospital Club in London from next year.
Sources briefed on ITV’s daytime changes said several long-serving presenters are expected to remain. Reid is reported to be staying as a lead presenter on Good Morning Britain, while Richard Madeley, Ed Balls, Charlotte Hawkins and Ranvir Singh are also expected to continue in their roles. The broadcaster has said some presenters may face reduced schedules; Adil Ray has been reported as likely to see his on-air time curtailed. Reports circulating in the trade indicate ITV Daytime currently employs about 450 staff, with up to 220 roles said to be at risk as part of the reshuffle.
ITV described the gala as an opportunity to celebrate the network’s history and to bring together talent from across its output. The broadcaster said details of the daytime schedule changes would be implemented gradually as the company completes its contractual commitments at Television Centre and prepares for the 2026 transition.