Lorraine Kelly will be taking a break from her ITV show for nearly two months due to a severe illness. Last week, the 66-year-old host was absent from Thursday and Friday episodes, prompting Christine Lampard and Ben Shephard to step in as last-minute replacements. Viewers expressed concern for Lorraine’s health as she appeared unwell, leading to her decision to rest and recover for seven weeks.
In a social media update, Lorraine expressed gratitude for the well wishes and confirmed her absence from the show, attributing it to scheduled changes in the program. Despite feeling better, she emphasized the need for rest during a challenging illness period.
The temporary departure was met with an outpouring of support from colleagues and fans, including messages from Susanna Reid, Amy Dowden, Dr Amir Khan, and Charlotte Hawkins. ITV’s programming schedule has been adjusted, with Loose Women and Lorraine being temporarily removed to accommodate the network’s revised lineup. Good Morning Britain will now air from 6 am to 10 am, followed by This Morning starting at 10 am.
Lorraine and Loose Women hosts bid farewell to viewers with reassurances of their return in the future. Fans can expect changes in the TV listings as the network implements its new programming strategy. For the latest showbiz news and updates, follow Mirror Celebs on various social media platforms.