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This Morning's Vanessa Feltz quits show after 33 years as she launches new rival series

Vanessa Feltz has confirmed she has quit This Morning after a whopping 33 years because she is launching her own show on Channel 5, which will go head to head with ITV

Reflecting on her lengthy show stint, Vanessa acknowledged the wealth of experience she has gained, saying: "I have learned lots of stuff on This Morning. "Life isn't perfect, so let's not pretend it is – let's help each other out, have a giggle, and make every show a conversation worth having so kick off your shoes and come and join me for lunch, relax with a bit of me time and let's have a ball!" ITN's managing director of content, Ian Rumsey, added: "Vanessa defined the genre with her first talk show and this new slot on Channel 5 is a brilliant and unique opportunity to work with one of the pioneers of talk shows, and take all that talent, energy and experience to create a fresh twist to daytime chat."

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