Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine Kelly CBE (born 30 November 1959, Gorbals, Glasgow[1]) is a British 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 |
| 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 | |
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