Vanessa Feltz has announced the launch of a new show on YouTube, a move that follows the recent cancellation of her Channel 5 daytime program. The presenter confirmed that her new series, titled "At Home with Vanessa," will begin in mid-August and will be filmed at her home with friends.
Feltz, 64, stated that the show will be available on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. She invited viewers to subscribe to her YouTube channel, promising a show featuring "bottomless bagels and cocktails on tap."
The announcement comes less than a week after her final episode aired on Channel 5, where bosses had reportedly decided to cancel her show after just one year. Feltz had told viewers during her last program that she would not be deterred by the cancellation.
This development mirrors that of television presenter Holly Willoughby, who also recently launched her own YouTube show, "Together." Willoughby's show trailer, released ahead of its July 28 launch, hinted at a more candid and humorous format, featuring innuendos and occasional swearing. Willoughby is collaborating with her husband's production company, Hungry Bear, which is known for producing shows like "Gladiators" and "Michael McIntyre's Big Show."
Willoughby's decision to launch a YouTube series comes after she stepped away from ITV's "This Morning" following a serious security threat. After 14 years of co-hosting the show, she had spent more time with her children before recently returning to television with guest appearances and a Netflix reality show. Feltz's television colleagues, including Ruth Langsford and Charlotte Hawkins, have expressed support for her new venture, with Willoughby also commenting "Yay."