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Leader Live
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Lorraine Kelly to front brand new travel show on Channel 4
This comes after complaints and wild speculation from some fans that she barely hosts Lorraine. Very little is known about the new travel series at the moment, but it has been suggested that Channel 4 is "delighted" to have signed her. A post shared by Orkney2025 (@orkney2025) Discussing the new Lorraine Kelly series, a source told The Sun: "Channel 4 were delighted to have Lorraine on board. "It was exciting for Lorraine to do something different and be on location again. "Despite the apparent slight in the ITV daytime shake-up, Lorraine's loyal fanbase isn't to be underestimated and they will follow her wherever she goes. "She's survived in this business a long time, and she's a master at rolling with the punches." A post shared by Lorraine (@lorraine) According to TV Zone, this comes after ITV confirmed a new studio home for popular daytime shows like This Morning, Loose Women and Lorraine. It was announced that these would be joining ITN's headquarters and sharing a studio with a new-look ITV News. Changes to scheduling were also confirmed, with GMB being extended by 30 minutes, running from 6am to 9:30am daily. In the 2026 Daytime schedule, Lorraine will also run from 9:30am to 10am, on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. Discussing the changes, Kevin Lygo, Managing Director of ITV's Media and Entertainment Division, said: 'Daytime is a really important part of what we do, and these scheduling and production changes will enable us to continue to deliver a schedule providing viewers with the news, debate and discussion they love from the presenters they know and trust as well generating savings which will allow us to reinvest across the programme budget in other genres... 'These changes also allow us to consolidate our news operations and expand our national, international and regional news output and to build upon our proud history of trusted journalism at a time when our viewers need accurate, unbiased news coverage more than ever.' After receiving criticism from fans after hosting just 59.7% of the episodes of her popular morning show, she took to social media to explain why. She shared: 'Initially, it was for my mum, who has been ill. 'And it sort of brings you into line with everyone else because if you look at This Morning, everybody else does four days. 'And as I'm getting older, I want to do other things, more writing, all of that. Mate, I've been doing this for 40 years, working my a*** off.' She added: 'Maybe it just started off as a wee joke, but it's the way that everyone piles on. 'It starts off as a wee tiny thing, and it gets bigger and bigger. I find it really sad.'
ITV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- ITV News
Orkney 2025: highlights from the opening ceremony
Watch ITV Channel's highlights from the Orkney 2025 opening ceremony. HRH The Princess Royal declared an official start to the 2025 Island Games in Orkney last night (12 July). The Games' opening ceremony saw athletes from across the Channel Islands join more than two thousand others from around the world - swelling the small Scottish island's population by more than 10 percent. They'll spend the next week representing Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney and Sark on an international sporting stage - fighting for victory against athletes from countries as far-flung as Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. Last night's ceremony was a celebration of sport, culture, and island life - featuring a procession by athletes through the centre of the island's town, performances by local schoolchildren, and highland pipe bands. The Games' iconic 'Water Ceremony' tradition also took place, with each team invited to blend together waters from their respective islands within a ceremonial structure. The event's host - television presenter Lorraine Kelly - said the atmosphere at the ceremony was "just electric". "I could really feel the anticipation in the air!", she said, adding "Orkney is my favourite place and I'm so looking forward to watching the Games over the next week". Today sees the start of competition in Badminton, Football, Lawn Bowls, Sailing, and Squash. The triathlon is also taking place.
STV News
5 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Thousands descend on Orkney for International Island Games
People from around the world have been arriving in Orkney for the 20th International Island Games. Twenty four islands will compete in 12 events over the next week, with competitors from the likes of Menorca, Bermuda, the Falklands and Greenland joining the home team to compete for the title. Around 2,500 visitors have been arriving in Orkney from all over the world by plane and by boat for the Games, which will be officially opened by Lorraine Kelly on Saturday. Lorraine told STV News: 'It's just going to be brilliant, there's going to be representatives from all over the world. It's just going to be a massive celebration, we're so looking forward to it and it is going to be amazing.' Meanwhile, thousands of athletes are touching down, ready to compete in the internationally renowned island games. STV News The island games will be taking place in Orkney Isle of Man team manager Jill Gillings said: 'It's brilliant. I think it's grown from strength to strength as the Island Games. And it's a wonderful thing to be involved in. 'The athletes are all really excited about being here and really ready to compete. So that's the main thing. I think we have a really relaxed atmosphere with that, and I think we tend to try and look after one another, which is sort of in keeping with the islands.' It's been 20 years since the island games were last held in Scotland, and for the very first time, the iconic event is here in Orkney. STV News Gordon Deans, Orkney 2025 Organisers say it's one of the largest multi-sporting events in Europe this year. Gordon Deans, chair of Orkney 2025 said: 'We wanted to host for years so getting that opportunity is fantastic. It's a fantastic opportunity for Orkney. 'You'll see and feel the buzz about the place as you go around. 'The whole community is getting behind this. And so they should. It is the biggest event we have ever held in Orkney.' STV News The island games will be taking place in Orkney These games haven't even got going yet – but when they do, Orkney is set for days of sporting dreams and drama. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The National
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Orkney to host International Islands Games for first time
The 2025 International Island Games is set to take place in Orkney between July 12 and 18 and will include 12 different sports. Lorraine Kelly is the event's ambassador and is set to host the opening ceremony. The TV star said she considers the island her 'happy place', having visited it every year for the past 40 years, while Princess Anne will officially open the games. The Orkney Games 2025 mascot (Image: Supplied) The games will be the largest event that Orkney has ever hosted, with around 2000 athletes from 23 other island groups around the world set to attend. It is the first time event has been held in Scotland in 20 years. The athletes will compete across 12 different sporting events, consisting of football, athletics, archery, swimming, golf, badminton, squash, cycling, gymnastics, sailing, bowls and triathlon. Around 900 volunteers will be taking part in various roles across the games, which are completely free to attend. READ MORE: Glasgow arts centre shut down after pro-Palestine protest occupies building Visitors can take part in events celebrating island culture, while there is also a range of food available across different venues and revamped facilities like Stromness Golf Club and Orkney Golf Club. Commenting, Lorraine Kelly said: 'I'm so excited about hosting the opening ceremony for Orkney 2025.' Lorraine Kelly (Image: Supplied) She described the islands as a 'very special place' to her and said that 'the games promises to be a great week' which will 'share with the world just how special the islands are.' Kirsty Talbot, Orkney 2025 games director, said: 'We couldn't be more excited for the athletes, the volunteers, and the local community who have come together to make this historic event a reality – and we can't believe it will take place in just two weeks' time! (Image: Supplied) 'The Games will not only showcase the incredible talent of island athletes but also leave a lasting legacy for Orkney. 'From fantastic host sports clubs to improved facilities, this event is a catalyst for growth and participation in sports across the islands. We cannot wait for Games week to kick off!' Richard Lochhead (Image: Martini) Business Minister Richard Lochhead said: 'It has been 20 years since Scotland last hosted these incredible Games and now a few weeks to go until they return. 'The Games will present another opportunity to demonstrate our unrivalled Scottish hospitality as we play host of another major international event, but also showcase and celebrate Orkney, its people and its businesses.' READ MORE: Co-op stops selling produce from Israel and 16 other 'countries of concern' Graham Bevan, Orkney Islands Council convener, added that the 'hosting of the Games will live long in the memories of our community.' Those not attending the games will be able to stream the events on the Orkney 2025 YouTube channel, which will feature commentary from the likes of Olympic and Commonwealth Games gymnasts Claudia Fragapane and Kelly Simm.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Athletes in final push ahead of 2025 Island Games
Jersey athletes are making their final preparations with one month to go until the 2025 Island Games in 12 to 18 July, the Scottish archipelago will welcome about 2,000 athletes from 24 island groups around the world to compete in 12 teams are competing in multiple sports including football, cycling, triathlon, and marathon runner George Rice, who won a bronze medal at the Guernsey games in 2023, said he was "sharpening up" for Orkney's hilly landscape. Rice said he was "feeling good" as he prepares for the competition while still recovering from a sprained ankle."I'm starting to build some nice fitness," he said. "Last week I did just over 100km (62 miles) running."I've just been running every day, I do a half marathon most Sundays, not competitively though."The next few weeks will be just sharpening up, probably doing some specific training because I know the half marathon's quite a hilly course."Mr Rice said he was hoping to bring home another medal."I went to Guernsey and that was a great games and I imagine it will be quite similar," he said."I'm looking forward to the camaraderie getting all the islands together and just the overall atmosphere is really good." Jersey's women's football side were also heading to the games in have been drawn in a group with Bermuda, the Shetland Islands and the Isle of manager Chad Morris said his team was currently training "full on three times a week"."You couldn't ask for more from the players who are just buying into everything that the coaches do," he said."It's going to be a good test, tough group, but really looking forward to it."Mr Morris said there were "mad logistics" in terms of getting the whole team to Orkney. "It's all worth it when you're there because a great week awaits," he said.
