Channel 5 has announced Vanessa, a brand-new daytime television show, fronted by award-winning broadcaster Vanessa Feltz.

The new daily series will launch on Monday March 24 with a lunchtime slot of 12.45-1.45 pm.

It will be produced by ITN Productions, producers of the daily shows Jeremy Vine and Storm Huntley.

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. 

Channel 5 has announced Vanessa, a brand-new daytime television show, fronted by award-winning broadcaster Vanessa Feltz

Described as ‘a much-needed haven from the relentless news agenda,’ Vanessa, 63, will ‘provide heart-warming, hard-hitting, and straight-talking television’

Speaking about the series, Vanessa said: ‘I cannot wait to get started on this sparkling adventure with Channel 5. This show is all about YOU – your stories, your opinions, your emotions, and your triumphs. 

‘Television’s never been so real, honest, or unpredictable. Life isn’t perfect, so let’s not pretend it is – let’s help each other out, have a giggle, and make every show a conversation worth having. 

‘So kick off your shoes, come and join me for lunch, relax with a bit of me time, and let’s have a ball!’

The mother-of-two has been a prominent figure in British broadcasting for over three decades.

She first gained national recognition in the 1990s with The Vanessa Show on ITV, which ran from 1994 to 1998, before moving to the BBC, where she presented a range of radio and television programmes, including The Vanessa Show on BBC One and the early morning Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

In 2022, she left the BBC after nearly 20 years, citing a desire to embrace new challenges and opportunities. She then joined TalkTV, where she hosted her own show for two years.

In 2023, Vanessa left her role as a presenter on TalkTV as the news channel underwent a major shake-up.

Vanessa said: ‘I cannot wait to get started on this sparkling adventure with Channel 5. This show is all about YOU – your stories, your opinions, your emotions, and your triumphs’

Federico Ruiz, Commissioning Editor, Channel 5, added: ‘We are thrilled to have signed Vanessa, an award-winning broadcaster and bona fide national treasure, to our daytime line-up. 

‘Our audience love her, and there is nobody better for viewers to spend their lunchtimes with every single weekday.’

Ian Rumsey, Managing Director of Content, ITN, said: ‘Vanessa defined the genre with her first talk show and this new slot on Channel 5 is a brilliant and unique opportunity to work with one of the pioneers of talk shows, and take all that talent, energy and experience to create a fresh twist to daytime chat.’

Commissioned by Federico Ruiz at Channel 5 and produced by ITN Productions, Vanessa will air daily with Ian Jones serving as Editor.