Vanessa Feltz is back on daytime television with a brand-new show, simply titled Vanessa, launching on Channel 5 on Monday, March 24th. The daily series is presented as a viewer-focused, “heart-to-heart” alternative to the typical news cycle.
Here’s the Lowdown: The show, starting 24 March, features veteran broadcaster Vanessa Feltz engaging in open and honest discussions on a range of topics, from relationships and parenting to gossip and fashion. The agenda will be driven by viewer input, promising celebrity appearances, real-life stories, and a mix of commiseration and celebration. ITN Productions, the company behind Jeremy Vine and Storm Huntley, is producing the series.
What This Means Now: Channel 5 is adding a significant personality to its daytime lineup. Feltz, described as a “national treasure,” is known for her direct and engaging style, which the channel hopes will resonate with its audience. The show is being positioned as “appointment-to-view” television.
The Bigger Picture: This move represents a return to familiar territory for Feltz, a pioneer of the daytime talk show format. The emphasis on viewer participation and “real, honest, or unpredictable” content suggests an attempt to create a more interactive and relatable experience. It’s also a strategic move by Channel 5 to bolster its daytime offerings with an award-winning and well established broadcaster.
