Lorraine Kelly

2024 - 10 - 2

Lorraine Kelly: From Hijacked Studio to Unforgettable Milestones!

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Lorraine Kelly's 40-year career takes a turn as her ITV show gets hilariously hijacked! Discover her journey, surprises, and heartfelt moments.

In a case of dramatic irony worthy of a daytime soap, Lorraine Kelly, the queen of morning TV, found herself unexpectedly ‘locked out’ of her own studio! On Wednesday, the beloved host of the ITV talk show was met with an uninvited surprise as co-stars Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh commandeered the set. As the live filming unfolded, a bewildered Lorraine—who hardly expected her show to transform into an episode of ‘Who’s in Charge?’—joked about having ‘no idea what was going on.’ Talk about a plot twist!

But that wasn’t the only surprise in store for Lorraine. Celebrating her momentous 40-year career on television, she reprised her owl performance from ‘Masked Singer’ amidst a cavalcade of celebrity guests, including Frankie Goes to Hollywood's Holly Johnson—a glittering reminder of how much talent Lorraine has shared space with over the decades. Meanwhile, emotional milestones flooded in, as peers and friends took time to reflect on the profound impact the ITV icon has had on their lives and careers.

Amidst the jovial hijinks and heartfelt accolades, Lorraine shared a poignant moment reflecting on her early days in the industry, revealing a crushing memory from her past when a BBC executive told her she’d never make it as a news reporter. It’s a testament to her resilience that this same woman would go on to become one of Britain’s most cherished television figures. The balance between laughter and tears was palpable, as Lorraine noted the gravity of her career's darker moments, discussing pivotal events like the Dunblane tragedy and the impact of the Lockerbie tragedy on her as a parent.

On a lighter note, did you know that Lorraine Kelly has been married to her husband Steve Smith for over 32 years? Together they share a daughter, and their relationship has stood the test of time, much like Lorraine's impressive TV career. Additionally, as Lorraine gears up for a special ITV documentary chronicling her incredible journey, fans are left wondering what her next escapades will look like. Here’s hoping she stays in the driver’s seat—after all, even she couldn’t have predicted how her own show would steal the limelight from under her!

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Lorraine Kelly 'locked out' of studio as show is 'hijacked' by Christine ... (The Independent)

The presenter, 64, was barricaded out of live filming by Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh who had also turned up to front the morning talk show, despite Kelly ...

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Lorraine Kelly reprises Masked Singer owl performance in 40th ... (Keighley News)

An array of guests appeared on the show including Frankie Goes To Hollywood's Holly Johnson and Kate Garraway.

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Lorraine Kelly's ITV show 'hijacked' as host admits 'I have no idea ... (WalesOnline)

Lorraine Kelly was in for a surprise when she turned up to work on Wednesday morning as her ITV show was 'hijacked' by two of her former co-stars in ...

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ITV's Lorraine Kelly 'crushed' as she's told six words she never ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Since she was a teenager, Lorraine Kelly wanted to be a news reporter – but one BBC exec told her five words that left her 'crushed' in the early days of ...

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ITV Lorraine Kelly 'removed from studio' as she's replaced at last ... (Daily Express)

Lorraine Kelly explained that she 'didn't have a clue' what was going on in her ITV studio as Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh stepped in.

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Lorraine Kelly admits 'I have no idea what's going on' as ITV show ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Lorraine Kelly has been on our screens for 40 years and her remarkable career is set to be celebrated with a special ITV documentary in her honour.

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Inside ITV star Lorraine Kelly's marriage to husband Steve Smith ... (Daily Express)

Lorraine Kelly has been married to her husband Steve Smith for 32 years and the couple share one daughter together - here is a look inside their marriage.

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ITV's Lorraine Kelly celebrates major emotional milestone (digitalspy.com)

During today's (October 2) episode of Lorraine, the presenter was celebrated by her peers in a special edition dedicated to her four decades on screen. Co- ...

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Inside Lorraine Kelly's marriage to husband Steve Smith after 32 ... (Manchester Evening News)

ITV icon Lorraine Kelly has been in a relationship with husband Steve Smith for 32 years - and the pair share one daughter together.

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ITV presenters at the start of their careers: Lorraine Kelly, Eamonn ... (HELLO!)

Susanna Reid, Eamonn Holmes and Cat Deeley are among ITV's best-known broadcasters. With decade-spanning careers, these stars worked their way up, ...

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Lorraine Kelly reprises Masked Singer owl performance in 40th ... (Irvine Times)

An array of guests appeared on the show including Frankie Goes To Hollywood's Holly Johnson and Kate Garraway.

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Lorraine Kelly thought nothing would be as bad as Lockerbie until ... (centralfifetimes.com)

Kelly, 64, was speaking on ITV's Good Morning Britain to celebrate 40 years in television when she said that as a parent, the Dunblane gun attack, which saw 16 ...

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Lorraine Kelly: Covering Lockerbie was as bad as I thought it could ... (Scottish Daily Record)

During a celebration of her 40 year career, Lorraine Kelly relived her experience of reporting on the Dunblane massacre and Lockerbie bombing.

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Lorraine Kelly thought nothing would be as bad as Lockerbie until ... (shropshirestar.com)

The TV presenter said that as a parent, the Dunblane school massacre in 1996 'hit particularly hard'.

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Meet Lorraine Kelly's husband – all you need to know about ... (HELLO!)

Lorraine Kelly has been marking 40 years in the business and joining her for most of her career has been the presenter's husband, Steve Smith.

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ITV Lorraine Kelly 'crushed' as she's told seven words she never ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Lorraine Kelly was celebrated in a new documentary, Lorraine Kelly: 40 Unforgettable Years, where she reflected on her time in the industry and the ...

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ITV's Lorraine Kelly shares seven words she never wanted to hear ... (Daily Express)

Lorraine Kelly was told she'd 'never make it in television' by a BBC boss who said she'd need to get elocution lessons if she wanted to succeed in the ...

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The place in Bridgeton Lorraine Kelly always loved going to (Glasgow Times)

In a new programme honouring Lorraine's 'unforgettable' four decades, the 64-year-old presenter reminisced on her childhood in Glasgow and how fond she was of ...

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Lorraine Kelly reveals Bridgeton building with special place in her ... (Bellshill Speaker)

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has revealed her fond memories of one Glasgow building - as she reflects on her childhood in the city.

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Lorraine Kelly joined by Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh as she ... (Radio Times)

As Lorraine Kelly celebrates 40 years on TV, she was today joined by Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh, who often fill in for the presenter for episodes.

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