Popular chat show axed from ITV’s autumn schedules in huge shake-up as bosses reveal its future on channel
ONE of the most popular chat shows has been axed from ITV’s autumn schedules in huge shake-up.
In a bid to rival Graham Norton‘s iconic BBC late-night chat show, the commercial network has its own entertainment format.
Jonathan Ross presents his very own sofa programme on ITV, aptly titled The Jonathan Ross Show.
Following the conclusion of his BBC show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, the comedy programme airs on Saturday nights.
Over the years, he has welcomed global names onto his leather sofa, including the likes of Millie Bobby Brown, Britney Spears, and Taylor Swift.
For the second time in the history of the show, no new episodes will air in the autumn in a huge schedule shake-up.
The last time the programme was disrupted was last year due to the Rugby World Cup.
This would be the second consecutive year that the show will not air any episodes in the autumn.
However, no reason has yet been given behind the mysterious decision by bosses.
Instead, the show will make a grand return next year, in the first half of 2025.
The show promises more star-studded interviews with behind-the-scenes stories coming from the biggest movies and TV shows.
Actors and actresses will be joined by some of the biggest sporting stars in the world to chat about their groundbreaking moments.
Jonathan also gives a platform to up-and-coming comedy talent to showcase their humour alongside the biggest names in stand up.
Not forgetting music, the show promises to welcome the hottest talent to perform their latest songs from the Television Centre set.
Episodes of The Jonathan Ross Show are currently available to view on ITVX.
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