ITV's Lorraine Kelly sends emotional message to 'frail' co-star in ICU after infection

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ITV's Lorraine Kelly shared an emotional message to her "frail" co-star Deborah James.Deborah has been battling stage four bowel cancer for the past five years and has since constantly tried to raise awareness on Lorraine's show.The star is currently in an intensive care unit after getting an infection and starred on Lorraine's programme.The ITV show is currently promoting its No Butts campaign, which is supported by Bowel Cancer UK, in a bid to make viewers aware of the symptoms and catch an early diagnosis.The 40-year-old has been the face of the campaign since her diagnosis and said she was gutted not to be in the studio due to her illness.She is currently recovering from an infection that she caught over the weekend, however, could be seen in hospital in a gown and bunny ears as she sent a message to Lorraine.Deborah said: "I'm so sad not to be there at the launch of the No Butts campaign.

But obviously, my health has had a bit of a ride recently - still in hospital. Actually, sitting outside on the balcony outside ICU but I'm getting better."However, I've sent my mum along because this year's campaign is going to be bigger and peachier than ever.

We have pants and flags. We're flying the flag for bowel cancer all around the UK."And it's so important that we continue to raise awareness because ultimately if we stop it and catch it earlier, we can save lives.

Thank you guys for being part of that and spreading the word."Responding to her message, Lorraine gushed: "Thank you Deborah!