Lorraine Kelly lands shock new TV job hosting massive BBC show TWENTY years after first appearance
Date: 2024-10-31LORRAINE Kelly has landed a shock new presenting role on a huge show – almost 20 years since her first appearance.
The ITV daytime legend is swapping mornings for evenings when she’s put at the helm of the long-running series.
Have I Got News For You bosses have revealed the Scottish star will guest host episode next month.
It will mark the first time Lorraine has been back on set since her last outing in 2005.
Appearing alongside her as captains will be Maisie Adam and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter and journalist Matt Chorley.
Speaking about hosting the show again, the 64-year-old said: “I’m really looking forward to hosting Have I Got News For You again, for the second time.
“The first time I did it was nearly 20 years ago back in 2005, when Paul and Ian were young whippersnappers!
“It’s a chance for me to be unleashed… I can’t wait!”
Lorraine’s episode of Have I Got News For You’s whopping 68th series will air on Friday 22nd November, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Earlier this year the star was left stunned when she was given a special Bafta TV award to celebrate her four decades in broadcasting.
The gong was also for her her life-changing campaigns and charity work throughout her career.
New grandmother Lorraine was left smitten when she announced her daughter Rosie had given birth to her first child.
Rosie Kelly-Smith and her fiancé Steve White announced that their daughter, Billie Kelly Smith-White, was born on August 29th.
Lorraine shared a photo on social media of her iconic TV studio spot, with the addition of a photograph following the birth.
In the photographer is her new granddaughter Billie’s hand wrapped around her daughter’s finger.
