MILLIONS of Virgin TV customers are set to see big changes this week as seven TV channels are going to disappear forever – including one much loved reality station.
The major shake-up could see users lose access to their favourite channels – including reality station ITVBe – in a behind the scenes revamp recently revealed by a Sky employee.
From Friday, Virgin TV users will notice several channels have disappeared.
Similar changes will affect Sky TV customers.
There’s no need to panic, with most stations being rebranded, not removed entirely.
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What TV channels are changing?
On Friday 6 June, Sky Romance will be replaced by SuperheroHD, although this name is set to be temporary.
A day later (Saturday June 7) Sky Comedy HD will wave farewell and be replaced by PitchPerfectHD.
These changes come after several other Sky channels were renamed on June 2.
Sky Fairytale became Sky Family on Monday June 2, returning to its original name.
Sky Karate Kid also got the chop, reverting back to Sky Action.
Sky Pride will become Sky Drama HD.
That’s Dance is the new name for the popular That’s Pride channel.
The biggest shake up to schedules is the closure of ITVBe.
What will happen to ITVBe?
In a blow to reality TV lovers, ITV bosses confirmed to The Sun in April that ITVBe was being shut down.
The switch off will take place on Friday after 11 years.
There’s good news, too. Favourite shows like The Only Way Is Essex and the Real Housewives moving to ITV2, to join Love Island 2025.
The station will be replaced by a dedicated channel ITV Quiz.
The new station will be the new home for Deal or No Deal , Wheel of Fortune, Tipping Point, Lingo, Tenable, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
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Why are the channels being closed?
The ITVBe switch off is all part of massive cost-cutting at ITV as bosses try to balance the books.
Despite having huge hits like Love Island 2025, the broadcaster is struggling to compete with streaming services.
The closure of ITVBe comes after the bombshell news that Lorraine Kelly’s morning show would be cut to just 30 minutes.
There are also dramatic changes to long-running lunchtime show Loose Women.
ITV fans will need to stay tuned to see if there are any more changes to channels and programmes.
