Fans of James Martin’s Saturday Morning show were in for a surprise this past weekend as the program finished earlier than usual. Due to ITV’s coverage of the Grand National at Aintree, the show, which typically airs from 9:30am to 12:30pm, had a shortened runtime. During the broadcast, James Martin informed viewers of the schedule change, attributing it to the equestrian event’s broadcast.
Despite the unexpected shift, the upcoming episodes promise exciting appearances by singer Tony Hadley and chefs James and Maria Close, Nokx Majozi, and Simon Hulstone, reassuring fans that the show will return to its regular time slot in the following week.
ITV’s daytime schedule has undergone multiple alterations in recent weeks due to the Grand National, with shows like This Morning and Loose Women having their schedules adjusted to accommodate the racing broadcast.
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Viewers can expect a return to the regular schedule for This Morning and Loose Women, with both shows resuming their usual start times of 10am and 12:30pm respectively from Monday, April 7.
Despite the interruption caused by the Grand National, fans can look forward to James Martin’s Saturday Morning show at its regular time of 9:30am on ITV1.