Lorraine Kelly

2024 - 5 - 10

Lorraine Kelly: The Unstoppable TV Icon Defying the Odds

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Discover how Lorraine Kelly, the queen of breakfast TV, is breaking barriers and vowing never to retire!

Lorraine Kelly, the beloved ITV presenter, has been making waves with her candid revelations about the challenges she faced on her journey to success. Despite being told by a TV executive that she wouldn't make it due to her working-class Glasgow background, Lorraine has defied the odds and become a household name in the industry. Speaking out about the financial hurdles facing aspiring media professionals, she highlighted the struggle for working-class youngsters to break into TV amidst high living costs.

At the recent Cookham Festival, Lorraine Kelly captivated audiences with stories from her remarkable 40-year career. As she gears up to receive a prestigious BAFTA Special Award, she shared her determination to 'do a David Attenborough' and continue working tirelessly without any plans of retirement.

In a revealing moment, Lorraine disclosed how a TV boss once doubted her abilities due to her Glasgow accent, a criticism she overcame to become the queen of daytime TV. Despite facing criticism for her accent by BBC Scotland bosses, Lorraine has proven that authenticity and resilience triumph over stereotypes and biases.

Lorraine Kelly's unwavering dedication to her craft and her refusal to bow out of the limelight have solidified her iconic status in the television world. As she gears up for the BAFTA Television Awards and continues to inspire others with her journey, Lorraine remains a beacon of tenacity and authenticity in an industry often clouded by stereotypes and barriers.

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Lorraine Kelly warns it has become 'almost impossible' for working ... (Sky News)

When ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly was starting out in her career she said a TV executive told her she wouldn't make it because of her "working-class Glasgow ...

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Almost impossible for working-class youngsters to break into TV ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Speaking of the financial barriers to accepting a job in the media, the ITV presenter said: โ€œThe high cost of living and working now makes it almost impossible ...

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TV presenter Lorraine Kelly shares life stories with audiences at ... (Maidenhead Advertiser)

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly shared stories from her life and 40-year career at Cookham Festival this week.

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Lorraine Kelly vows to 'do a David Attenborough' and never retire (Yahoo Cars UK)

The ITV daytime TV star is about to be honoured at the BAFTAs for 40 years in the business, but told Kate Garraway she has no plans to slow down.

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Lorraine Kelly reveals TV boss told her she would never make it in ... (Daily Mail)

The award-winning presenter Lorraine, 64, will be honoured with a BAFTA Special Award at the forthcoming BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises at the ...

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Lorraine Kelly, 64, confirms she will NEVER retire as she vows to ... (Daily Mail)

The queen of breakfast TV has vowed to continue working as long as she can as she confessed she has no plans to retire.

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Lorraine Kelly savagely slammed by GMB viewers as studio ... (Daily Express)

Lorraine Kelly was crowned the 'Queen of daytime TV' as she appeared on GMB on Thursday morning - but her arrival soon sparked a backlash.

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Lorraine Kelly reveals TV boss once told her she'd 'never make it in ... (Virgin Radio)

Lorraine Kelly has revealed a former TV boss told her she'd never make it on TV because of her โ€œworking-class Glasgow accent.โ€

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Lorraine Kelly shamed for 'Glasgow accent' by BBC Scotland bosses (Scottish Daily Record)

The presenter was told she 'would never make it in TV' because of her working-class accent.

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Lorraine Kelly shares the best moments of 40 years in broadcasting (Allaboutyou)

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly will receive a BAFTA honour at the ceremony this weekend. She's shared her best moments in her 40 year broadcasting career.

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'Has to change!' Lorraine Kelly fumes over lack of job opportunities ... (GB News)

The Scottish ITV star, 64, has fronted morning chat show Lorraine since 2010, and is set to receive a BAFTA Special Award at this weekend's event. The presenter ...

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Lorraine Kelly says BBC bosses shamed her for 'working-class ... (Glasgow Live)

The ITV presenter said it is now "almost impossible" for young people from working-class backgrounds to break into the TV industry as she was shamed for her ...

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