Lorraine Kelly was utterly gobsmacked on her Thursday morning show. While chatting with Lucie Cave for the latest gossip, her ITV colleagues had a delightful surprise up their sleeves. Lucie let slip that it would be the last time viewers would catch Lorraine before her birthday bash at the weekend.
She teased: "So, we have a couple of people here just to wish you Happy Birthday!" Doctor Hilary Jones made an entrance into the studio, and Dr Amir Khan joined in via video call, hinting that there were more who wanted to send their best wishes, including Strictly's Amy Dowden. The BBC ballroom star appeared on screen, commenting: "Happy Birthday Lorraine! You truly deserve all the love in the world, and I'm sending you all my Welsh love, mwah!" Overwhelmed by the heartfelt messages, Lorraine watched as other celebrities, including Boy George, sent their well wishes After the tributes, she commented:"Oh, that was so lovely! That was great." Sharing her birthday plans, the ITV icon revealed a family day out.
She shared: "On Saturday, to celebrate being 65, me and Billie are going out, my wee granddaughter. "We're going out! Rosie (her daughter) is coming as well, and her Steve is coming and my Steve. But essentially, it's me and Billie celebrating.
" Dr Amir began by wishing Lorraine a happy birthday, before sharing his thoughts on her youthful appearance, saying: "I think your secret to looking so lush is that you don't take yourself too seriously. You always have a laugh with thi.