Lorraine Kelly Announces 7-Week Hiatus After Emotional Health Update – Fans Share Support
Lorraine Kelly has left fans concerned and emotional after revealing she will be absent from TV screens for seven weeks, in a heartfelt update shared with her 591k Instagram followers. The beloved Scottish TV presenter, 66, confirmed the news with an emotional message, thanking viewers for their ongoing support through a difficult period of health and significant changes to the show.
A Heartfelt Message to Fans
Lorraine, who was noticeably missing from Thursday and Friday’s Lorraine episodes, took to Instagram on Monday to reassure fans. “I’m feeling a whole lot better, but this has been a bad lurgy,” she said, looking makeup-free but in high spirits. “If you’re going through it yourself, you have my sympathy. It’s a tough one, but I am getting there.”
She confirmed her extended break was not due to health concerns, but because of recent changes to the show’s schedule. “We now do 30 weeks a year,” she explained, revealing that she won’t return for several weeks. “I will miss you, but I’ll be back soon. Thanks so much for sticking with me through all the changes. It means the world to me.”
Schedule Shake-Up Leaves Viewers Shocked
On March 6, viewers were left stunned when they learned Lorraine and Loose Women would be pulled off-air for several weeks as part of a major ITV schedule shake-up. The changes were confirmed following an announcement that Good Morning Britain would be extended, airing from 6 AM to 10 AM, pushing Lorraine and Loose Women off the weekday lineup.
Christine Lampard, who stood in for Lorraine, addressed viewers: “That’s all for today, Lorraine will be back in a few weeks’ time. Have a lovely weekend, we’ll see you soon!”
