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Glasgow Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Lorraine Kelly opens up about being replaced on GMTV
The broadcaster, originally from the Gorbals in Glasgow, gave birth to her daughter Rosie, and was preparing to return to work just weeks after giving birth when she received the shock news. Speaking on the Bedside Manners podcast with Dr Oscar Duke, Lorraine reflected on the insecurity of freelance work and the challenges it brings, particularly during maternity leave. READ MORE: 'Should have realised': Lorraine Kelly says daughter was 'terrified' to share secret She said: "You know what it's like, I'm freelance, so you work from contract to contract, and back then it was only a year's contract. "And I had Rosie on June 8, and I was supposed to go back to work end of August, which didn't give me much time off, but that was the way it was." She went on to describe how, just a week before her return, she received a blunt call from her boss. 'I think it was about a week before, I got a call from the boss just saying, 'Well, thanks for everything, but we've got someone else now. All the best.'' Lorraine admitted she was left speechless and devastated. She shared: "I just was so stunned I didn't even say anything. I just went, 'Oh, okay then' and I put the phone down and I just burst into tears because I thought, I've got this tiny baby." With both Lorraine and her husband Steve working freelance at the time, she recalled the real fear they felt over money, especially with a 'massive mortgage' to cover. Determined not to give up, she began sending out tapes of her 'best bits' to production companies in search of new work. Just one month later, Lorraine received a call from GMTV asking if she'd be interested in doing a 'mum and baby' slot twice a week. READ MORE: Lorraine Kelly 'glad to be back' on her TV show and explains reason for surgery She said: "Then what happened was, I got a call back from them about a month later to say that they wanted to do a mum and baby slot twice a week, because they got all this sponsorship from whatever company it was. "And of course, the Glaswegian in me that wanted to say, bugger off." While this was a tempting response, Lorraine said she took the more diplomatic route and accepted the offer. She added: "But I didn't say bugger off. I said, 'Thank you very much' and I went in to do that just twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday, for a couple of weeks, and it did really well because people were really interested in it." Following the eventual end of GMTV, Lorraine moved on to ITV's Daybreak before landing her own self-titled morning show. Reflecting on the unexpected turn her career took, she said: She said: "I ended up going from working really, really early hours with someone else [which is] not always easy, to having my own show." READ MORE: Major change revealed for Lorraine Kelly's much-loved ITV show Looking back, Lorraine now sees the setback as a blessing in disguise: 'It turned out to be the best possible thing that could have happened.' Since 2010, she has hosted her show Lorraine, which currently airs weekdays at 9am for one hour. However, ITV recently announced a major scheduling shake-up due to take effect in January 2026. Lorraine's programme will be reduced to a 30-minute slot, while Loose Women will cut back to just 30 weeks of programming per year, down from the usual 52. The changes are part of broader cuts across ITV's daytime output, with more than 220 job losses expected.
SBS Australia
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
How Doctors Talk
SBS Audio 19/06/2025 35:41 Credits: Host: Rune Pedersen joined by Stefan Delatovic Producers: Rune Pedersen at Onomato People, Stefan Delatovic Writers: Rune Pedersen and Stefan Delatovic Artwork: Wendy Tang Post production and sound design: Dom Evans and James Coster at EARSAY SBS Audio team: Joel Supple, Max Gosford, Bernadette Phương Nam Nguyễn Guests: J. White, Director of Bedside Manners Pty Ltd. + Maria Dahm, Senior Lecturer at Deakin University.
Glasgow Times
19-06-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Lorraine Kelly 'should have realised' daughter was pregnant
The broadcaster, originally from the Gorbals in Glasgow, became a granny in September 2024 when her daughter Rosie welcomed a baby girl named Billie. However, Rosie admitted she had been 'so nervous' about telling her mum the news, and chose to keep her pregnancy a secret until she reached the 12-week mark. However, the timing proved difficult, as Rosie and Lorraine were due to travel to Scotland together for Lorraine's book tour. READ MORE: Major change revealed for Lorraine Kelly's much-loved ITV show Speaking on the Bedside Manners podcast with Dr Oscar Duke, Rosie said: "I was so scared to tell mum. "Steve and I were very much like, we want to wait the 12 weeks before we tell people. "I was very much like, I need to tell my mum. I knew that I wanted to tell you before that because we were going on your book tour." Rosie shared her concerns: "I was going to go up with you to Scotland, and I was terrified about going up still having the secret and not being able to help mum with her luggage and carrying all the books. "It was like, she's going to know something's up and I can't keep it a secret, but I remember we went on a spa day and you were like, let's go in the hot tub. I was like, oh." Lorraine responded: "I should've realised then. It was early on, and I was ever so slightly chuffed. I was crying and everything. It was just lovely." The NHS advises pregnant women to avoid hot tubs, particularly in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, due to the risks of overheating, dehydration, and fainting. READ MORE: Lorraine Kelly 'glad to be back' on her TV show and explains reason for surgery Lorraine, who has been married to Steve Smith since 1992, said she was 'so excited' to become a grandmother. She shared: 'To be honest, I'll answer to anything, but 'Granny' I'm delighted with — I think it's the best title ever.' She jokingly added that she is available for babysitting '24/7.' Speaking to Yours magazine, Lorraine described baby Billie as 'just adorable.' "I was working when Rosie was little, and I missed out on quite a lot, so it's nice to get that time again. "The most important thing is your family, and sometimes it takes a wee baby coming into the world to make you realise that. "You know, for all the interesting things I do, the best thing that I've been doing this year is just taking her for a walk in the pram." Lorraine says she has "adopted him as my son". She praised Steve for "loving" and "taking care" of Rosie.
Edinburgh Live
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Lorraine Kelly says 'I should have realised' as daughter 'terrified' to share family news
Lorraine Kelly has shared that she now realises she "should have realised" her daughter Rosie was expecting, despite Rosie being "terrified" to share the news. The beloved morning TV personality joyfully embraced her role as a grandmother in September, following the birth of Rosie's baby girl, Billie. However, Rosie confessed to being "so nervous" about revealing her pregnancy to Lorraine. Speaking to the Bedside Manners with Dr Oscar Duke podcast, Rosie recounted her anxiety, stating she wished to keep the pregnancy under wraps until after the initial 12-week period. The need to inform her family sooner arose because she was due to accompany Lorraine to Scotland when she was only eight weeks along. Rosie, 30, shared her trepidation: "I was so scared to tell mum. Me and Steve were very much like, we want to wait the 12 weeks before we tell people. I was very much like, I need to tell my mum. I knew that I wanted to tell you before that because we were going on your book tour. "I was going to go up with you to Scotland and I was terrified about going up still having the secret and not being able to help mum with her luggage and carrying all the books. It was like, she's going to know something's up and I can't keep it a secret, but I remember we went on a spa day and you were like, let's go in the hot tub. I was like, oh." Lorraine, 65, replied: "I should've realized then. It was early on and I was ever so slightly chuffed. I was crying and everything. It was just lovely." The NHS advises that pregnant women often opt to steer clear of hot tubs and saunas due to the potential risks of fainting, dehydration, or overheating, especially during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Upon hearing the news, Lorraine, who tied the knot with Steve Smith in 1992, confessed she was "so excited" about becoming a grandmother. When queried about what she would like to be called, she responded: "To be honest, I'll answer to anything, but 'Granny' I'm delighted with, I think it's the best title ever." (Image: WireImage) Lorraine has previously shared her eagerness to help out with babysitting duties for Billie whenever Rosie needs assistance, even joking that she would be available "24-7" if necessary. In an interview with Yours magazine, she gushed: "She's just adorable. I was working when Rosie was little and I missed out on quite a lot, so it's nice to get that time again. The most important thing is your family and sometimes it takes a wee baby coming into the world to make you realise that. You know, for all the interesting things I do, the best thing that I've been doing this year is just taking her for a walk in the pram." The TV presenter also expressed her joy at joining the "loves being in the granny club", and took the opportunity to commend Rosie's partner, Steve White. Lorraine says she has "adopted him as my son". She praised Steve for "loving" and "taking care" of Rosie.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
6 toilet habit changes you should always see a doctor about
No one enjoys talking about bowel movements. But ignoring the signs your body is trying to send you can mean putting off a diagnosis you really need to hear. Just ask TOWIE star Chloe Meadows. The reality TV regular recently shared on Dr Oscar Duke's Bedside Manners podcast that she'd spent a decade silently struggling with bleeding, stomach pain and extreme fatigue before finally getting a diagnosis: ulcerative colitis, a chronic condition that causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon. She lived with on-and-off symptoms for years, assuming they'd passed. It wasn't until age 26, when she became visibly unwell, that a blood test led her to A&E and finally, a diagnosis. Meadows' experience is an important reminder that when your toilet habits change – and stay changed – it's time to talk to your GP. Below, we break down six toilet-related red flags that experts say you should never ignore. And no, it's not just about your bowel movements; your wee, urgency levels, and even smells all matter, too. Whether you're suddenly constipated, dealing with constant diarrhoea, or noticing your stool looks different (narrower, paler or greasy), changes that last longer than a few weeks are worth investigating. The NHS advises that ongoing shifts in bowel habits could be linked to anything from diet and stress to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), coeliac disease or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In some cases, persistent symptoms could be a sign of bowel cancer, so don't brush them off. When to see your GP: If your usual routine has changed for more than two to three weeks, especially if it's paired with stomach pain, fatigue, or weight loss. It might be bright red or dark and tarry; either way, it's not something to ignore. Bright red blood can come from piles or small tears, but darker blood might mean there's bleeding higher up in the digestive system. When to see your GP: If you see blood in your poo. You may be offered a stool test, or in some cases, a referral for further checks. If anything feels amiss and suddenly starts to sting, burn or feel uncomfortable, you might assume it's a urinary tract infection (UTI). And often, that's true. But it can also be a sign of kidney stones or bladder issues. Blood in your urine should also be taken seriously, even if it only happens once. When to see your GP: If you have pain while urinating, see blood or feel the urge to go far more often than usual. Needing the loo more often than usual (especially at night), feeling like you can't wait, or leaking a little when you cough, sneeze or laugh could signal an overactive bladder, prostate issues (in men), or pelvic floor dysfunction. These symptoms might feel embarrassing, but they're generally common and manageable with the right support. When to see your GP: If bladder leaks or urgency interfere with your daily life, or if you notice a sudden change in how often you need to go. A little mucus in your stool isn't always a worry, but frequent slimy stools can be a sign of infection or inflammation in your gut. When to see your GP: If mucus appears regularly, especially if it comes with bloating, pain or a change in bowel movements. If going to the toilet has become uncomfortable, painful, or feels like hard work, that's your body waving a red flag. Regular straining can cause or worsen hemorrhoids, but it might also signal bowel issues or even neurological problems affecting your pelvic floor. When to see your GP: If you're straining often, feel like you're not fully emptying your bowels, or notice pain during or after a bowel movement. If you're unsure, remember that everyone has their own baseline of what's 'normal'. However, there are a few simple signs to watch for as a guide. According to the Bladder and Bowel Health Service, healthy bowel movements should be soft, smooth and easy to pass; ideally at least three times a week. You should also be able to urinate without pain or discomfort. If you also notice you're often bloated, tired, straining, or notice blood or mucus, it's time to speak to your GP. Changes might be harmless, but they're always worth checking. Read more on bowel habits: This Poop Chart Will Tell You If Your Bathroom Habits Are Actually Healthy Or If You Need To See A Doctor ASAP (Buzzfeed, 4-min read) How 'blowing bubbles' and 'mooing' can help ease constipation, according to NHS doctor (Yahoo Life UK, 4-min read) Bowel cancer cases in young people rising sharply in England, study finds (PA Media, 4-min read)
