Television favourite Lorraine Kelly has opened up about the tough decision to “take a step back” from her beloved ITV show, describing it as a bit of a “wrench” while contemplating her future on the small screen. Lorraine’s revelation follows her recent move to take Fridays off from presenting duties while taking care of her mother.
Speaking to Woman and Home, she expressed that sometimes it’s necessary to step back to truly value what one has in life.
The Scottish presenter shared: “It was a wee bit of a wrench. Sometimes you’ve just got to take a step back in order to appreciate what you’ve got, and it has certainly made life a lot easier with my mum not being well.
“She has this horrible kidney problem, but is doing OK now. As far as looking after her goes, also with Billie and then the writing, it has been a good change.”
When asked about the possibility of retiring from her show entirely, Lorraine remained resolute yet hopeful, expressing her wish to continue hosting well into her 90s. She also joyfully mentioned how fortunate she feels to be able to “skip” to work every day, reports Edinburgh Live.
She elaborated: “I couldn’t give up the show because I love it – honestly, I’d do it until I was 95! When you’re lucky enough to skip to your work – without sounding like Snow White – why would I not?”.
“At the start I was quite nervous, but I don’t get anxious any more because I think, ‘This person is coming to talk to me. It’s my job to make them look the best we possibly can.'”.
Lorraine’s candid discussion highlights her dedication to her career and her viewers, as well as her personal commitment to family and wellbeing, proving that for her, the show must go on.
She stated: “It doesn’t matter whether you’re Meryl Streep or a wee lady who’s done an amazing thing.
“Of course, there have been storms along the way and so many regime changes, but I feel as if we’re in a really good place. The show’s doing really well.”
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