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Laura Whitmore and Oti Mabuse’s ITV shows axed in daytime schedule shake-up
The Sun understands new shows will replace them later this Spring
LAURA Whitmore and Oti Mabuse's weekend shows on ITV have both been axed.
Bosses at the broadcaster have called time on their Saturday and Sunday morning programmes.
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Dancing On Ice judge Oti, 33, hosted her series on Saturdays while Irish presenter Laura, 38, fronted her Sunday show.
Both breakfast programmes were named after the stars and featured celebrity guests and live music.
The decision to end both shows comes as ITV execs plan to launch three new series in their slots.
An insider said: "Laura and Oti's shows not being renewed is in no way a reflection on them - they both impressed with their hosting skills and personalities.
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"Producers are keen to keep the slots fresh and introduce a new offering to viewers this Spring."
However, The Sun understands Loose Women star Katie Piper will return with a third series of her chat show.
An ITV spokesperson told The Sun: "Since commissioning the weekend morning breakfast programmes, we have used these shows as an opportunity to showcase both established and up and coming presenters."
Laura, who is married to Love Island narrator Iain Stirling, is yet to hear if ITV have renewed her gripping investigative series.
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Oti is still a fixture on ITV1, starring as a judge on Dancing On Ice alongside Ashley Banjo and Torvill & Dean.
The Sun previously revealed her dating series Romeo and Duet was axed by ITV bosses after one series due to low ratings.
Last week ITV officially confirmed Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley would replace Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby as hosts of This Morning.
Ben, 49, stood down from Good Morning Britain after 10 years to take over the role.
Cat, 47, and Ben are due to relaunch the show next month.
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