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Dr Hilary Jones has confirmed his departure from Lorraine as a regular contributor. The 72-year-old GP's final appearance on the broadcaster's breakfast magazine show, hosted by Lorraine Kelly, is set for December 31, 2025.

This announcement comes as 65-year-old Lorraine's airtime is due to be reduced from an hour to 30 minutes and will be broadcast on a "seasonal basis" for 30 weeks starting from January 2026, as part of ITV's budget cuts .

This has led Dr Hilary to question whether the network will have sufficient funds to host a farewell party for him. Speaking to The Sun on Sunday newspaper , Dr Hilary said: "I'm still working there until December 31 and then I'm a free agent. It's liberating from the constraints of a news programme presenter.

"I'll probably com

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