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Lorraine Kelly
| Scottish television presenter and journalist Date of Birth: 30.11.1959 Country: Great Britain |
Content:
- Biography of Lorraine Kelly
- Rise to Fame
- GMTV and Current Projects
- Other Endeavors
- Television Appearances
- Personal Life
Biography of Lorraine Kelly
Early Life and CareerLorraine Kelly, born on November 30, 1959, is a Scottish television presenter and journalist. Her father, John, worked as a television repairman to support the family. Despite successfully completing school, Lorraine declined a place at university and instead took a job at a local newspaper. She eventually moved on to BBC Scotland and in 1984, she began reporting Scottish news on TV-am.
Rise to Fame
In July 1989, Lorraine launched a new program called "Summer Sunday" on TV-am, with Geoff Mid as the main reporter. By February 1990, she became the main presenter of the morning news project "Good Morning Britain," alongside Mike Morris. In April 1991, Lorraine received the 'Diamond Jubilee' award for 'New Talent of the Year.'
GMTV and Current Projects
In January 1993, Lorraine played a key role in launching the project GMTV, which led to the creation of several popular programs, including the widely acclaimed morning show with Eamonn Holmes. Currently, Lorraine hosts her own show called "GMTV with Lorraine" from Monday to Thursday. Despite her success, Lorraine faced setbacks in her career. She was reportedly not included in the advertising campaign for the project "Asda" due to concerns from her boss, Clive Couch, who feared the consequences after the channel was fined £2 million for a broadcast mishap.
Other Endeavors
Lorraine has had a diverse range of interests and has been involved in various television shows. She represented the UK during the vote counting of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2003 and 2004, taking over from Colin Berry. She has also made multiple appearances on the show "Have I Got News For You?" and even hosted an episode herself. Lorraine's interests span from politics to wedding lingerie, which she covers with equal enthusiasm.
Television Appearances
In 2006, Lorraine made guest appearances on popular television shows, including "The Friday Night Project" and "The Paul O'Grady Show." Her appearance on the latter show was so well-received that she was invited back three more times. In 2010, Lorraine hosted a documentary series for "Sky," "STV," and "Missing People."