Broadcaster Lorraine Kelly's account of entering into the world of television has been discounted by a former TV executive. The TV star, 64, who kick started her career back in the eighties, opened up in a new ITV documentary which celebrated her 40 year career. And in the documentary, she thanked ITV for giving her the chance to become who she is today.
And while fans of the daytime TV star would be willing to accept her praise of others, it seems TV presenter, Anne Diamond's ex -husband has more to say. Mike Hollingsworth, who was a TV executive and Director of Programmes at the time, claims he was integral in Lorraine becoming a household name. In the documentary, Lorraine is seen saying that she was relatively unknown as a junior in a regional office.
And she then took it upon herself to call the breakfast station's managing director, who asked her to jump on a train to London. And then she got a job. But Mike, who is now a retired TV executive, said Lorraine had forgotten steps in her initial journey.
In the documentary, he challenged her account that she was hired by TV-am in 1984 because the TV station was run by "an Australian" who was not dissuaded by her Glasgow accent. Mike claimed that he had first hired Lorraine. The former husband of Anne Diamond told the MailOnline: "Once again she credits the late Australian MD of TV-am with giving her the chance of a job.
This is absolutely untrue - in fact the reverse was the case. Gyngell didn't initially like my choice bec.
