Steph’s Packed Lunch has been axed by Channel 4 after three years on air.

The Channel 4 show, presented by broadcaster Steph McGovern, 41, debuted in 2020 and is filmed from Leeds Dock. Steph’s Packed Lunch, formerly known as The Steph Show, was first launched in March 2020 and made its debut just a week after the first Covid-19 pandemic lockdown began.

Channel 4 announced the cancellation in a statement: “With audience habits changing quicker than ever, we have to make difficult decisions about which programmes to invest in to best drive our digital-first strategy and we have decided not to recommission Steph’s Packed Lunch when its existing production contract ends in December 2023.

“We remain as committed as ever to our mission to help level up the TV industry outside London and to our 50% origination out-of-London target. We will be reinvesting the budget previously committed to Steph’s Packed Lunch into other nations and regions productions.”

In March, Steph announced a major change to the daytime show as there were plans to make it even bigger. Steph's Packed Lunch aired for an extra half hour, starting at the earlier time of 12pm every weekday.

After launching in the pandemic, the show was initially broadcast directly from Steph’s home, before later being rebranded Steph’s Packed Lunch after a short hiatus.

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