This Monday, GMTV will be relaunching with a brand new set and on-air look, So what can we expect.
A full set of new graphics with brand new titles, wipes and stings, in particular a new news sting.
A New studio but a familiar feel to it with the red sofa and backdrop but a new red sofa and new London based backdrop.
The music will remain the same for the time being.
Programmes names have been dropped except for Lorraine Kelly. So it’ll be ‘GMTV’ between 6 & 8.30 and ‘GMTV With Lorraine’ from 8.30 - 9.25.
Lorraine will present from the main sofa area; thus the whole programme will come from the main red sofa.
GMTV News will have a new dedicated set, it won’t be chromakeyed anymore.
New weather graphics too.
Emma Crosby’s first show is Thursday, Kirsty McCabe’s first show will be a week Monday.
The current set is being removed after Friday morning’s programme.
New set and on-air look, this Monday 5th January 2009 at 6am.It’s that time of year again and the TV Newsroom has been scanning through the News bulletins to find some festiveness.
Here’s what we’ve found so far.
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The Newswheel (15 minute news wraps) is being presented by Sarah-Jane Mee from the Balcony tonight.
I saw a workman (a guy in a fluorescent jacket at least) moving boards from the back of the studio.
There are rumours on some TV based forums, suggesting that studio changes are coming to the Sky News Centre. Could they be coming very soon?
Or maybe this is the new presenting location for the newswheel. If so, I like it.
10PM EDIT: Steve Dixon is presenting from the main desk - all PC’s removed from behind the desk.

Sky News is set to broadcast its coverage of Barrack Obama’s Inauguration as U.S. president on 20th January 2009 in High Definition.
The broadcast will playout on Sky Arts HD (EPG 258) from 5pm. The SD version can be seen on Sky News, Sky Arts 1 and Sky Arts 2.
The coverage will be presented by Jeremy Thompson and Adam Boulton.
Selina Scott has reached a settlement with Channel Five. Sources have told a few newspapers that the payout is likely to be around £250.000.
Scott was reportedly lined up to cover for Natasha Kaplinsky while she was on Maternity leave, but was subsequently overlook. Matt Barbet and Isla Traquair were announced as replacements in June.
Adam Boulton will be in America for the first 100 days of Barrack Obama’s presidency. He’ll be working alongside Michelle Clifford and Robert Nisbet and will provide analysis on major political stories out of the U.S.
Boulton said: “Barack Obama’s election is already historic and his Presidency will mark one of the great periods of change of our time. I’m really looking forward to this chance to take a ‘busman’s holiday’ from Westminster and cover developments in the US along with our award-winning foreign affairs team.”

MR Motivator is returning to GMTV!
The 56-year-old Jamaican exercise instructor will make his return in January.
In a release, GMTV said: “GMTV will see families pledge their support to the campaign to get fitter and healthier in 2009. With customised on-air and online plans to improve nutrition, fitness and overall health.”
Mr Motivator, DR. Hilary Jones and nutritionist Amanda Ursell will travel around the UK and visit viewers who are in need of help, encouragement and motivation to get their health and fitness back.
Mr. Motivator said: “I am very excited to be coming back to GMTV to get the nation fit and motivated in 2009. Although I’ve been away, I have still continued on my mission of highlighting the wonderful benefits that can be derived from employing a healthy lifestyle. Britain has got fat together, now it’s time to get fit together.”
Sir Trevor McDonald will Sign off from News at Ten for the final time tonight.
News at Ten’s viewership is slightly boosted this week by the return of I’m a Celebrity get me out of here!
It was announced a few weeks ago that Mark Austin will replace Sir Trev on News at Ten.
Sir Trevor McDonald said: “I’ve tremendously enjoyed the opportunity to help re-establish News at Ten over the last year, but I’ve made no secret of the fact that I cannot be in the presenter’s chair forever. Anchoring ITV News’s live coverage of a hugely exciting and historic U.S. election seems the opportune moment to leave on a high.”
An ITV spokesman said McDonald will continue hosting the National Television Awards and working on ITV’s current affairs Tonight programme.
There was a fantastic piece on The Daily Show last night with correspondent, John Oliver and CNN’s John King.

TVNewser are reporting that Fox News Presenter, E.D. Hill’s contract will not be renewed when her current one expires.
SVP of Programming Bill Shine told TVNewser that he “chose not to renew E.D.’s latest contract” but noted that “Hill has been a valued contributor to the success of FNC over the years, and we wish her all the best.”
E.D. apologize earlier this year for a comment made on the June 6th edition of America’s Pulse - A weekday programme presented by E.D. Hill. The Programme was cancelled 4 days later, with E.D’s capacity in the company to be determined at a later time.
Here is the BBC Newsreaders performance of Mama Mia! for Children In Need 2008 in full!

BBC Newsreaders Susanna Reid, Fiona Bruce and Sophie Raworth have been busy rehearsing for tonight’s special performance for Children In Need..
At just gone 11pm, they will be joined by Nicholas Owen, Ben Brown and Chris Hollins to perform two songs from the musical, Mama Mia and Dancing Queen.
Susanna replaced Kate Silverton who had to pull out following a back injury.

Football Presenter Jeff Stelling is again favourite to become the presenter of Channel 4’s quiz Countdown.
According to MediaGuardian, Stelling will finally have a screen test later this week, with a source saying he was now Channel 4’s top candidate for the job.
Channel 4 Bosses were on the verge of signing Alexander Armstrong, but he pulled out of the deal at the 11th hour.
Jeff, who’s presenting tonight’s Carling cup football match between Arsenal and Wigan, was originally shortlisted for the position but reportedly declined to screen test for it.
A Channel 4 spokeswomen said: “No decision has been made and we are continuing to talk to a number of people.”
