After 16 years: This Morning's Amber Jackson shares emotional goodbye

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Amber Jackson leaves ITV's 'This Morning' after 16 years as fashion editor (Symbolic image - AI generated) Upday Stock Images

Amber Jackson has announced her departure from ITV's "This Morning" after 16 years as fashion editor and stylist. The veteran television professional shared an emotional farewell video on Instagram, marking her exit as part of a major shake-up that will see the broadcaster axe more than 220 jobs and overhaul its daytime programming lineup by 2026.

Jackson's Instagram post showed her saying goodbye to various locations at Television Centre, including the show's studio and wardrobe department. The on-screen text read: «POV: You're leaving your dream job in telly after 16 years.» In her caption, she wrote: «The fashion cupboard is empty, but my heart is full. Farewell, This Morning, thank you for the memories.»

The post triggered an outpouring of support from followers. One commenter wrote: «This is only the beginning, my darling.» Another responded: «Oh my darling Amber. The last clip made me cry! You're a legend. It's been a joy having you as my producer. The next chapter awaits and it's going to be amazing.» One person expressed their emotion directly: «I am actually crying.»

Part of Broader ITV Restructuring

Jackson's departure comes as ITV implements sweeping changes announced earlier this year. The broadcaster is relocating popular shows from Television Centre to a new studio at The H Club in Covent Garden, whilst cutting more than 220 positions across the organization.

The restructuring will dramatically reshape ITV's daytime schedule. "Good Morning Britain" will extend by 30 minutes and be produced by ITV News at ITN. When "Lorraine" is off-air, "Good Morning Britain" will run from 6am to 10am.

"Lorraine" will be reduced to a half-hour slot from 9:30am to 10am, broadcasting for just 30 weeks of the year. "Loose Women" will maintain its current scheduling but also air seasonally for 30 weeks annually.

Growing List of Departures

Jackson joins several other well-known figures leaving ITV amid the overhaul. Andrew Pierce, Sally Biddulph, Richard Gaisford, and US correspondent Noel Phillips have also announced their departures. The changes are set to take full effect in 2026.

Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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