The broadcaster confirmed the news in a statement
has released an official statement, explaining that the daytime show will not be recommissioned after its contract ends in December. Series presenter
Channel 4 confirmed that Steph's Packed Lunch will not be recomissioned after its contract ends in December Explaining the decision, Channel 4 stated: "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."It was back in 2020 that Steph's Packed Lunch first premiered on Channel 4, with journalist Steph presenting some of the earlier episodes from her home in Yorkshire, due to the pandemic.
"I love #stephspackedlunch such a shame to axe it. Brilliant show and presenters and audience panels. Well done Steph and team," wrote one. "@Channel4 Why in the world would you axe @PackedLunchC4? You've got to be mad?! #stephspackedlunch" tweeted another.Meanwhile, a third penned: "Gutted @PackedLunchC4 I think this show is brilliant - a real loss that it's going #StephsPackedLunch.
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