Lorraine Kelly quips she'll be 'taken off air' after brutal response about 'sexiest' MP
Lorraine Kelly cheekily quipped that she would be "taken off air" after making a sharp jibe at Nigel Farage, who was recently crowned as the UK's sexiest MP.
Returning to our screens on Thursday (June 19), the 64-year-old chat show hostess dived into the day's hottest topics and chatted with an array of guests.
But it was one particular part of the show that caught Lorraine off guard when the compilation of Britain's 'sexiest politicians' was unveiled.
Joined by entertainment editors Lucie Cave and Paul Brand, Lorraine didn't hesitate as she remarked: "Now I have to say, it is a low bar. slim pickings."
Nigel Farage snagged the number one slot for the second year running, in the survey conducted by IllicitEncounters.com, a dating site for married individuals, reports the Express.
As Paul shared the rundown with Lorraine, he disclosed: "In third place is James Cleverly from the conservative party, and in second place is Robert Jenrick, also a Conservative. He has lost a lot of weight recently, and he is very popular on social media."
When Paul announced Nigel Farage as the first-place winner, Lorraine was quick to respond: "Oh no. There is so much I want to say, but I'll get taken off air."
She went on to say, "Like I said, slim pickings because everyone always says politics is entertainment for ugly people."
Clarifying her statement, she added: "Which is rude and it's not me saying that, that is generally what people say, is it not?"
Paul replied, distancing himself from the conversation: "I'm not getting involved in that. You can stick to that yourself." To which Lorraine concurred: "That's what people say."
The spotlight turns to Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who clinched the top spot on the women's list, improving upon her fifth place in 2024, and outpaced individuals like Reform UK's Sarah Pochin and Suella Braverman.
In a surprising revelation, it was the Conservative Party that captured the title of the sexiest party overall, securing 33 percent of the votes cast. Hot on their heels were Labour, claiming 31.5 percent of the vote, with Reform UK trailing at 27.5 percent.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer experienced a drop in heartthrob status, descending from third position in 2024 to occupying ninth place this year.
Commenting on the results, Jessica Leoni, an expert on sex and relationships at IllicitEncounters.com, remarked: "Farage has proved once again he's the political equivalent of that leather jacket in your wardrobe - slightly controversial, impossible to get rid of, and somehow still looking good after all these years."
She added: "In politics, power is an aphrodisiac - and our members are never shy about telling us who gets their hearts racing. This year's results show that confidence, conviction, and a little controversy remain irresistible traits."
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