“The presenter’s daily series first launched in March with a lunchtime slot but took an ‘extended break’ to make way for the Christmasschedule.”, — write: www.dailymail.co.uk
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By LAURA PARKIN, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER
Published: 21:04 GMT, 6 January 2026 | Updated: 00:36 GMT, 7 January 2026
The presenter’s daily series first launched in March with a lunchtime slot but took an ‘extended break’ to make way for the Christmas schedule.
However, fans were left less than impressed at the new set which they claimed looked ‘cheap and tacky’ like ‘a fake podcast studio.’
The programme attracts an average 50,000 viewers per 70 minute show – significantly lower than competitor Jeremy Vine.
Vanessa’s self-titled show was recommissioned for another year in October and the broadcaster is said to have ‘big plans’ to make it a success.
A source said: ‘Vanessa is putting everything she has into the show to make it a success.’
They told The Sun: ‘Despite it being a tricky time for terrestrial telly, she’s confident it deserves to be on the schedule and has big plans for 2026.
‘Channel 5 have already put a lot of time and money into launching the show, but it hasn’t taken off as much as they would have liked.’
Sharing their thoughts on X, viewers said: ‘It’s a new year new set across the board apparently, even Vanessa on 5 has gotten rid of her horrific pink sofas in favour of what looks like a fake podcast studio’;
‘They’re all giving podcast studio, I think the only one that looks alright is GMB’; ‘Does anyone watch this sort of thing now. Never knew it was even on’;
‘Looks cheap and tacky’; ‘Is it supposed to be an army base in the 50s’;
‘Vanessa isn’t really suited to hosting a full show on her own. Better in small amounts. This Morning suited her better.’
The Daily Mail has contacted Channel 5 and Vanessa’s representatives for a comment.
Her daily series was only launched back in March with a lunchtime slot of 12.45 – 1:45pm with ITN Productions, the same team behind the highly successful Jeremy Vine show.
Known for her sharp insight and honest, she tackles everything from relationships and parent to gossip and fashion.
Described as ‘a much-needed haven from the relentless news agenda,’ Vanessa, 63, will ‘provide heart-warming, hard-hitting, and straight-talking television’.
Known for her sharp insight and honesty, she’ll tackle everything from relationships and parenting to gossip and fashion.
The show will feature celebrities as never seen before, real-life confessions, commiserations and celebrations – with viewers setting the agenda.