Lorraine Kelly shares statement as ITV viewers concerned over where she is today following illness
Lorraine will be off the air for a few weeksLorraine Kelly issued an emotional statement about her ITV show today (Monday, March 9) amid her ongoing illness.
The Scottish star, 66, was supported by fans as she took to Instagram earlier this morning to reveal she’ll be off air for “a wee while”.
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Lorraine Kelly issues statement about her ITV show
Taking to Instagram earlier today, Lorraine shared a video with her 591k followers. In the video, filmed at her home, Lorraine said: “Hi there! 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. I will be off, though, for a good few weeks. Not because I’m not well, but of course 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.
“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,” she then added as the video ended.
Lorraine supported by fans and followers
The star thanked fans again for their support in the caption of her video.
“THANK YOU for sticking with me through all of the changes to the show and for your kind messages,” she wrote.
“I will be back soon and really looking forward to your company. Thanks to my top team and crew and all of the lovely guests who come on @lorraine to share their stories. I will miss you, but see you real soon.”
Lorraine’s fans and followers took the comment section to send their love.
“Sending all the love, lovely lady @lorraine missed you this morning xxxx,” Strictly dancer Amy Dowden commented.
“We love you and hope you feel better xx,” Doctor Amir Khan said.
’30 minutes not enough’
The love didn’t stop there!
“Get well soon @lorrainekellysmith and loads of love,” GMB host Susanna Reid wrote.
“Hope you’re feeling better soon! Sending love,” GMB star Charlotte Hawkins added.
“30 minutes not enough, I love Lorraine x,” another follower gushed.
“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,” another added.
Since January, Lorraine’s show has been cut down from 60 minutes to just 30 minutes. It also airs just 30 weeks of the year now, rather than every weekday all year round.
Last week, Christine Lampard, who was covering the absent Lorraine, announced the show would be off air for a “few weeks”. It is expected to return in April.
