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]

Honorary Colonel

Lorraine Kelly

CBE
Lorraine Kelly attending an event in 2007
Born
Paula Lorraine Kelly

(1959-11-30) 30 November 1959
Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland
Occupation(s)Television presenter, journalist
Years active1983–present
SpouseSteve Smith (m. 1992)
ChildrenOne daughter, Rosie
Websitehttp://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
1984–1988Good Morning BritainHost
1992CluedoHerself
1993–1995Surprise SurpriseHerself
1993–2010LK TodayHerself
1995The Mrs. Merton ShowHerself
1995The Street PartyHerself
1997Shooting StarsHerself
1997Timmy TowersHerself
1997An Audience With the Spice GirlsAudience Member
1998Harry HillHerself
1999It's Only TV ... But I Like It
Late LunchHerself
2000Live TalkPanelist
One Foot in the GraveHerself
Never Can Say Goodbye: The Sheena Easton StoryNarrator
2001Lily Savege's Blankety BlankHerself
2002The Weakest LinkHerself
2002RubyHerself
Faking ItHerself
2003The Eurovision Song Contest 2003Herself – United Kingdom Vote Presenter
2003The BillHerself
2003–2005This MorningPresenter
2004Making Your Mind UpHerself – Jury Member
The Eurovision Song Contest 2004Herself – United Kingdom Vote Presenter
2005The Eurovision Song Contest 2005Herself – UK Vote Presenter
2002SnoddySnoddy
2005KidnappedJames Stewart of the Glen
2006The Xtra FactorHerself
2007Still GameTelevision Presenter
2008–2009The One ShowHerself
2010—LorrainePresenter
2012—2014DaybreakPresenter
TV comedy and drama shows
Year Title Role
2006River CityHerself
2011Raa Raa the Noisy LionNarrator

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
  1. "About Me: Find out more about Lorraine". Archived from the original on 28 April 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  2. A new dawn for GMTV Archived 2010-07-12 at the Wayback Machine GMTV, 12 July 2010
  3. Lorraine Kelly interview: Everyone's cup of tea The Scotsman, 25 February 2009
  4. Our Lorraine’s sensible secret The Sun, 22 February 2010
  5. Lorraine Kelly Archived 2010-06-23 at the Wayback Machine Sunday Post Online
  6. "No. 60009". The London Gazette (invalid |supp= (help)). 31 December 2011.
  7. "New Year Honours for Corbett, Bonham Carter and golf champions". BBC News Online. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  8. The Alan Titchmarsh Show, 19 January 2012
  9. "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
  10. "Lorraine Kelly moves to Broughty Ferry... to be nearer to Dundee United", Daily Record, 23 May 2009
  11. Lorraine Kelly in hospital after falling from horse Donna Bowater, Telegraph, 22 February 2012
  12. Lorraine Kelly opens up about shock horse riding accident Kimberley Dadds, Daily Mail, 9 March 2012

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