Loose Women star quits ITV show as she says ‘the time has come to part ways’

Loose Women star Sophie Morgan has announced she’s ‘parting ways’ with the ITV programme -Credit:Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock

Loose Women star Sophie Morgan has announced she’s ‘parting ways’ with the ITV programme, as she shared a huge life update with her fans, along with some exciting career news.

The 39 year old disability rights advocate revealed that she is moving to the US – something she called a ‘dream’ – and she will be working between LA and the UK.

In an Instagram post, Sophie wrote: “Firstly, as some of you know, it has been a dream of mine to live and work in the US for some time now, and it has finally become a reality. I find life here so accessible; I feel like a different person, more free and less disabled – thanks partly to the ADA, the weather and the general positivity!

“I will be based between LA & London and am excited to continue sharing my adventures with you all. Hope you don’t mind!”

Loose Women star Sophie Morgan has announced she’s ‘parting ways’ with the ITV programme -Credit:Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock
She also revealed she’s leaving Loose Women after more than two and a half years on the ITV show as she said: “I also wanted to update you on the latest with Loose Women. Whilst I had an incredible time working there (it was a dream platform for a disabled woman with a lot to say), the time has come to part ways.”

The presenter added: “I am very proud to have been part of their groundbreaking work, including campaigns such as ‘Body Stories’ – which celebrated body diversity & confidence – ‘Facing It Together’ – a campaign about domestic abuse – &, of course, my baby, ‘Rights on Flights’ which was born on the show last year (Sally, thank you).”

Sophie continued: “I hope many more Disabled and underrepresented women get the chance to be on the panel to help educate and inform.

Sophie on the Loose Women panel with Charlene White, Sunetra Sarker and Nadia Sawalha -Credit:Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock
“Last but not least, my campaigning & advocacy work for equity in air travel underpins everything I do. Whilst I’m not constantly updating social media with RoF content, please know the work is relentless. We’ve made some unbelievable progress but still have a long way to go.”

While Sophie is leaving Loose Women, she shared some incredibly exciting career news with her followers.

She revealed: “Secondly, work-wise, in addition to setting up Making Space, I have just landed the biggest broadcast gig of my career & I’ll give that the time, platform & excitement it deserves on here as soon as I’m allowed!

Loose Women star Sophie Morgan said: “I hope many more Disabled and underrepresented women get the chance to be on the panel to help educate and inform” -Credit:LORNA ROACH PHOTOGRAPHY
“In the meantime (I have been dying to shout about this), for the past 18 months, I’ve been working on a new Channel 4 documentary, & it will be out VERY soon. Co-Produced by Hello Sunshine (Reese Witherspoons game- changing production company), this doc is set to be a trailblazing piece of television which combines my two foremost passions, authentic representation in TV & disability rights. It’s been a real labour of love for me & everyone involved, so watch this space.”

Sophie sustained a T6 spinal cord injury in a road accident in 2003 when she was 18, leaving her paralysed from the chest down.