The prestigious awards ceremony will be postponed until 2025 following the network’s struggle to find a replacement for Schofield.

In a significant shake-up for British television, ITV has announced that the 2024 British Soap Awards will not take place, marking a rare hiatus for the beloved event. The network confirmed that the decision came after a challenging search for a new host following the departure of Phillip Schofield, who had been the face of the ceremony for many years. Schofield’s exit left ITV scrambling to find a suitable replacement for the long-standing presenter, and with no solution in sight, the network has opted to skip the 2024 awards. The delay means that soap fans will have to wait until 2025 for the next edition of the awards, a disappointment to many who look forward to celebrating the best of British soap operas each year. The cancellation has sparked discussions about the future of the show and whether ITV will make changes to the format in the years to come.