Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine Kelly CBE (born 30 November 1959, Gorbals, Glasgow[1]) is a Scottish television presenter and journalist. She is known for presenting the television programme on GMTV, Lorraine.[2]
Lorraine Kelly | |
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 Lorraine Kelly attending an event in 2007 | |
| Born | Paula Lorraine Kelly 30 November 1959 (aged 65) |
| Occupation | Television presenter, journalist |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse(s) | Steve Smith (m. 1992) |
| Children | One daughter, Rosie |
| Website | http://www.lorrainekelly.tv |
Kelly helped start GMTV in January 1993. She presented a range of programmes, including the main breakfast show with Eamonn Holmes.[3] Kelly writes weekly columns for The Sun[4] and The Sunday Post.[5]
Kelly was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to charity and the armed forces.[6][7]
Personal life
Kelly lives in Dundee.[8] She is a Dundee United fan[9] and attends most games.[10]
Kelly was unable to present her show Lorraine due to a horse accident on 21 February 2012. Guest presenters then presented her show instead.[11][12] After recovering she returned on 16 April 2012.
She is married to Steve Smith and has a daughter, Rosie.
Filmography
| Television shows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1984–1988 | Good Morning Britain | Host |
| 1992 | Cluedo | Herself |
| 1993–1995 | Surprise Surprise | Herself |
| 1993–2010 | LK Today | Herself |
| 1995 | The Mrs. Merton Show | Herself |
| 1995 | The Street Party | Herself |
| 1997 | Shooting Stars | Herself |
| 1997 | Timmy Towers | Herself |
| 1997 | An Audience With the Spice Girls | Audience Member |
| 1998 | Harry Hill | Herself |
| 1999 | It's Only TV ... But I Like It | |
| Late Lunch | Herself | |
| 2000 | Live Talk | Panelist |
| One Foot in the Grave | Herself | |
| Never Can Say Goodbye: The Sheena Easton Story | Narrator | |
| 2001 | Lily Savege's Blankety Blank | Herself |
| 2002 | The Weakest Link | Herself |
| 2002 | Ruby | Herself |
| Faking It | Herself | |
| 2003 | The Eurovision Song Contest 2003 | Herself – United Kingdom Vote Presenter |
| 2003 | The Bill | Herself |
| 2003–2005 | This Morning | Presenter |
| 2004 | Making Your Mind Up | Herself – Jury Member |
| The Eurovision Song Contest 2004 | Herself – United Kingdom Vote Presenter | |
| 2005 | The Eurovision Song Contest 2005 | Herself – UK Vote Presenter |
| 2002 | Snoddy | Snoddy |
| 2005 | Kidnapped | James Stewart of the Glen |
| 2006 | The Xtra Factor | Herself |
| 2007 | Still Game | Television Presenter |
| 2008–2009 | The One Show | Herself |
| 2010— | Lorraine | Presenter |
| 2012—2014 | Daybreak | Presenter |
| TV comedy and drama shows | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | |
| 2006 | River City | Herself | |
| 2011 | Raa Raa the Noisy Lion | Narrator | |
Lorraine Kelly Media
Kelly (left) with guests on the set of Lorraine in 2018
Kelly (left) carrying the Queen's Baton during the Queen's Baton Relay prior to the start of the 2014 Commonwealth Games
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Bibliography
- Lorraine Kelly's Nutrition Made Easy (Virgin Books, due January 2009)
- Lorraine Kelly's Junk-Free Children's Eating Plan (Virgin Books, 2007)
- Lorraine Kelly's Baby and Toddler Eating Plan (Virgin Books, 2002/2004/2006)
References
- ↑ "About Me: Find out more about Lorraine". Archived from the original on 28 April 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
- ↑ A new dawn for GMTV Archived 2010-07-12 at the Wayback Machine GMTV, 12 July 2010
- ↑ Lorraine Kelly interview: Everyone's cup of tea The Scotsman, 25 February 2009
- ↑ Our Lorraine’s sensible secret The Sun, 22 February 2010
- ↑ Lorraine Kelly Archived 2010-06-23 at the Wayback Machine Sunday Post Online
- ↑
- ↑ New Year Honours for Corbett, Bonham Carter and golf champions. BBC News Online. 31 December 2011. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16364855. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- ↑ The Alan Titchmarsh Show, 19 January 2012
- ↑ "Dundee United winning the Scottish Cup was one of those days you want to put in a box and wrap in a bow", Herald Scotland, 28 June 2010
- ↑ "Lorraine Kelly moves to Broughty Ferry... to be nearer to Dundee United", Daily Record, 23 May 2009
- ↑ Lorraine Kelly in hospital after falling from horse Donna Bowater, Telegraph, 22 February 2012
- ↑ Lorraine Kelly opens up about shock horse riding accident Kimberley Dadds, Daily Mail, 9 March 2012