Get the latest gossip

Fears of 'mutiny' as Good Morning Britain faces biggest overhaul in its 11-year history in effort to cut costs

With viewing figures now on the slide, Good Morning Britain is facing the biggest overhaul in its 11-year history as bosses try to cut costs.

Executives want to retain much of the show's 'familiar feel', but they also hope the overhaul could narrow the gap with BBC Breakfast – which has led the ratings war between the pair. One option could include moving to a new studio – sparking alarm among staff behind the scenes – and another involves plans to make the show more like BBC Breakfast. Union chiefs representing those working on the show have expressed 'concern' in internal memos, but insiders say the well-regarded new appointment is a big fan of its existing stars and unlikely to wield the axe.

Get the Android app