Lorraine Kelly has taken a moment to thank her loyal fans as her ITV show goes off-air for a few weeks due to her illness. The beloved Scottish presenter, 66, opened up on Instagram, sharing a candid update with her 591k followers.
In an emotional video, Lorraine, who has been battling a severe illness, said, “Hi there! I just wanted to say thanks for all the get-well wishes. I’m feeling a whole lot better. But this has been a bad lurgy. If you’re going through it yourself, you have my sympathies. It’s a tough one, but I’m getting there.”
However, Lorraine clarified, “I will be off for a good few weeks. Not because I’m not well, but because there have been changes to the show. I now do 30 weeks a year. So I won’t see you for a wee while.”
She continued to express her gratitude to fans: “But I want to thank you for sticking with me through all the changes, and I hope to see you when I’m back on air. I never take it for granted, and I really, really appreciate you tuning in. Thanks so, so much.”
Lorraine’s show is expected to return in April (Credit: ITV)
Support Floods in From Fans and Celebrities Alike
Lorraine’s emotional message was met with a flood of love and support in the comments. Amy Dowden, Strictly star, wrote: “Sending all the love, lovely lady @lorraine missed you this morning xxxx.” Meanwhile, Doctor Amir Khan added: “We love you and hope you feel better xx.”
Many fans also expressed their frustration over the reduced airtime for Lorraine’s show. One fan commented, “30 minutes not enough, I love Lorraine x,” while another wrote: “Oh my goodness, you poor love. Glad you’re feeling better. I just don’t know why they’re reducing your hours, as you are an amazing TV presenter and so relatable, it’s just bloody ridiculous. We should start a petition for you, darling.”
The Show’s Reduced Run: A Big Change
Since January, Lorraine’s iconic show has been cut down from its usual 60-minute format to just 30 minutes, now airing only 30 weeks a year instead of every weekday. Fans have voiced their disappointment over the drastic changes, but they’re still eagerly awaiting her return.
The show, currently on a short break, is expected to return in April, with Christine Lampard stepping in to cover for Lorraine during her absence.
As Lorraine continues her recovery, fans are sending their love and looking forward to the moment when she’ll be back on their screens, bringing warmth, charm, and wit as only she can.
