The Loose Women presenters have shared insight into presenting the show during the coronavirus lockdown.
Following the government’s lockdown rules, which were implemented at the end of March, the show was pulled off the air in order to adhere to the guidelines.
But after a month-long hiatus, the ITV panel programme will return, however, special measures have been put in place to make sure the cast and crew are following the socially distancing guidelines.
ITV shared a snap of the rejigged format, which now features three panellists on the studio desk, with a fourth appearing via video-link from home.
The ITV programme will return on May 4 initially running for two episodes a week (Image: ITV)
The picture featured hosts Andrea McLean, Linda Robson, and Brenda Edwards, who were all seen sat at the desk – but 2ft away from each other.
Loose Women, which usually airs five days a week, will initially return to the small screen on May 4 with episodes on Monday and Wednesdays – but in order to fill in the gaps, the TV network will broadcast pre-recorded episodes.
And the show, which has always been presented in front of a live studio audience, will now be broadcast with just a limited crew in order to minimise footfall and risks in the studio.
Loose Women will broadcast with only three panellists in order to adhere to coronavirus guidelines (Image: ITV)
As the panelists revealed their glee in the show return on social media, it had been revealed Loose Women will focus on mental health issues and addiction.
Loose Women Editor, Sally Shelford said: “At Loose Women we have made it our mission to stop the stigma and start a conversation about mental health, covering issues from postnatal depression to anxiety and addiction.
“With many of our viewers struggling with lockdown, speaking openly and honestly about mental health worries to offer comfort and advice has never felt more important.
The show was pulled off the air for a month as a precaution due to covid-19
Certain twerks have been put in place in order to ensure safety for all staff working on the show, and ITV Managing Director Daytime Emma Gormley said they’re continuing to adjust and “respond to the crisis”.
“We are thrilled to be able to bring Loose Women back for brand new shows in the studio from Monday.
“As we continue to respond to the crisis and adapt our shows accordingly we’ve made some temporary adjustments to enable us to get back on air whilst ensuring the safety of all of our teams.
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