Loose Women cancel live studio audience for the first time amid coronavirus fears

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ITV daytime show Loose Women is set to air without a live studio audience for the first time as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread.The Loose Women panel will discuss the latest topics, joined by Kerry Katona and her daughter Molly, in front of an empty studio for the first time ever.The announcement was made on TV audience booking company SRO as they said: “In order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, ITV has asked all producers to consider whether shows which normally have a live audience can be made without one. “Although we love to have an audience on 'Loose Women', the producers of Loose Women are following this guidance and adapting the show during this period and there will not be an audience on set.