Lorraine Kelly recently shared a story from her early career struggles before achieving success as a broadcaster. In a recent interview, the 66-year-old revealed that she faced discouragement when she was informed that her TV aspirations were unlikely to materialize.

Reflecting on her career beginnings, Lorraine mentioned her persistent efforts to secure a job at the BBC. Despite lacking knowledge in farming, she applied for a position as a farming correspondent in Aberdeen, determined to make an impression.

After landing a job as a researcher at BBC Scotland in 1983, Lorraine expressed her desire to transition into a reporting role. However, she was informed by a senior executive that her Glasgow accent might hinder her television career, suggesting elocution lessons as a remedy.

Undeterred by the setback, Lorraine pursued a reporting role at TV-am in 1984, successfully securing the position. Subsequently, she played various roles in morning shows, including GMTV and Daybreak, before launching her own program on ITV.

In recent news, it was announced that Lorraine’s show would be shortened to a 30-minute format on a seasonal basis. Viewers can catch Lorraine on ITV and ITVX weekdays at 9:30 am.