Lorraine Kelly addresses health concerns over ‘puffy face’ and criticizes hurtful fan comments.

Lorraine Kelly Provides Health Update Amid Concerns Over Her Appearance

Fans of Lorraine Kelly were left worried last week after the TV host appeared on screen with what many described as a “puffy face.” During the March 6 episode of Good Morning Britain and her ITV show, viewers speculated whether the change in her appearance was due to an allergic reaction. Lorraine has since clarified the situation, revealing that she experienced an accident at home.

On March 10, Lorraine returned to her ITV show alongside Dr. Hilary Jones, discussing the incident that led to her bruised eye. She explained, “I had my hands full with laundry, and then, wham! I fell!” Dr. Hilary assured the audience, “Well, you can’t see it now?” to which Lorraine humorously remarked, “That’s because Helen has covered it up!”

The health update from Lorraine comes on the heels of a social media account, LorraineKWatch, that tracked her absences from the show. The account, created by fans who observed her frequent time away, was recently shut down following Lorraine’s comments about it. She candidly described the account as “hurtful,” stating it was disheartening to see so much concern for her absences.

In an interview with The Guardian, Lorraine shared, “I’ve not spoken about it before. I work really hard, and I’ve had to take Fridays off for the past year. It just seemed strange that people would care that much.” She noted that her initial absences were due to her mother’s illness, but then shifted her stance after realizing that her fellow ITV presenters typically work four days a week.

Addressing the social media scrutiny, she said, “It starts off as a wee tiny thing, and it gets bigger and bigger. I find it really sad.”

The account in question announced its closure on March 9, acknowledging Lorraine’s feelings and stating, “There was never any intention of hurting Lorraine’s feelings. It’s clear that the joke has run its course.” The creator expressed gratitude to those who engaged with the account and apologized if any harm was caused.

As Lorraine moves forward, it’s a reminder of the pressures public figures face, both from the demands of their jobs and the scrutiny of social media.