Lorraine Kelly forced to apologise after on-air blunder – as she blames it on having a ‘heavy weekend’

Lorraine Kelly has paid an emotional tribute to BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Steve Wright as he bid farewell to the airwaves after his final show on Sunday.

Lorraine Kelly, 62, showed her appreciation to a fan who spoke out in her defence after she was accused of “bullying” Meghan Markle.The ITV star saw herself at the centre of controversy just after her show had aired, when a viewer took the opportunity to criticise her as the presenter posted a teaser of an upcoming Q&A she will be hosting about breast cancer on Twitter.The programme’s official Twitter account shared a clip of Lorraine calling for viewers to send in their questions for the experts.It was captioned: “#ChangeandCheck is coming @reallorraine will be hosting a special 'boobtube' Q&A with a panel of experts for anything you want to know about breast cancer.“If you want to know more about the signs & symptoms or how to support someone going through treatment, post your questions.”However, one Twitter user took the opportunity to accuse Lorraine of “bullying” the Duchess of Sussex as they slammed her show as “toxic”, after Meghan was brought up during the broadcast.Shatta092 said: “Lorraine you need to stop bullying Meghan your show is always toxic you hardly have any black folks in your show but yet you seem to gossip about black people.  #LorraineKaren”Online user MarrietteC was quick to jump in Lorraine’s defence, branding her an “ally for all”.They typed: “You never watch her obviously.“Lorraine is amazing...

Lorraine Kelly has bid farewell to DJ Steve Wright after his BBC Radio show, Steve Wright in the Afternoon, was axed after 23 years on air.In an emotional tweet, she wrote: “Can’t believe it’s the last Steve Wright in The Afternoon.“Loved being a listener and also lucky enough to have been a guest. Steve is such a brilliant broadcaster.”READ MORE:Lorraine Kelly wins battle to expand her £2m home following dispute with neighboursThe BBC announced the end of Wright’s slot to make way for more younger presenters on the station.Under Kelly’s tweet, tributes poured in.One listener wrote, “Listening for the final time.

The Masked Dancer stars David and Frankie Seaman had to leave the competition early due to an injury - which Christine Lampard poked fun at.The former footballer and ex Dancing On Ice star were forced to pull out of the ITV competition after Frankie suffered an injury in training. Both stars appeared on ITV's Lorraine on Monday (October 3) and were interviewed by stand-in host Christine.READ MORE: Lorraine Kelly red-faced as she blames on-air ITV blunder on a 'heavy weekend'The presenter asked the couple how they found the experience and how they managed to keep it all top secret.She then moved on to Frankie's injury and said: "Clearly, you're just better on skates, Frankie."You're just safer on skates - that's the opposite for the rest of us but you just need skates ."Frankie then responded: "I said to them for the first costume fitting that I was so terrified of the shoes.

GOOD Morning Britain viewers all had the same complaint after a technical blunder interrupted Martin Lewis’ rant at an MP. The money expert, 50, interviewed Chief Secretary to the Treasury Chris Philp amid the cost of living crisis. It comes after Prime Minister Liz Truss today ditched scrapping the 45p tax rate in a humiliating climb down.

Good Morning Britain host Martin Lewis took a savage swipe at Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins star Maisie Smith as the series nears the grand final.During Monday’s visit to the ITV studios, the financial expert welcomed viewers back to the show alongside his beloved co-host Susanna Reid to discuss the latest headlines in the news.One of the biggest stories on everyone’s lips was the ongoing cost-of-living crisis as the broadcaster did his best to answer viewers questions on how to cut the prices of their bills on air.READ MORE:GMB's Alex Beresford marries partner in clifftop ceremony same day as Queen's funeral In between tense chats on the show, the pair teased an upcoming appearance ex-EastEnders star Maisie Smith and Susanna’s former Strictly Come Dancing partner Kevin Clifton. Ahead of their appearance on the beloved morning show, the TV host confessed that he couldn’t understand why the fiery redhead would compete on the gruelling Channel 4 series.As the 51-year-old broadcaster revealed the actress received two black eyes while competing in a gruelling challenge on the show, he said: “I love that programme but why, why would you do it?”Over the series, the celebrity contestants have faced a slew of injuries including broken ribs and a fractured ligaments but that didn't stop them from taking part on the show.

Lorraine, took to social media to wish Steve Wright, 68, a fond farewell and explain how “lucky” she was to have been a guest of his extremely popular radio slot Steve Wright in the Afternoon.Steve’s departure from the radio comes after the BBC decided to axe the show after 23 years in a bid to reduce the age of the main presenters on the station.Sharing her farewell message with her 716,000 Twitter followers, Lorraine wrote: “Can’t believe it’s the last #SteveWrightInTheAfternoon“Loved being a listener and also lucky enough to have been a guest.“Steve is such a brilliant broadcaster.”Sharing her respect and adoration for the radio DJ, many also shared their appreciation with Steve in the comments section of the star’s tweet.Gaining 794 likes, user @MrHmultisports commented: “Steve Wright has been pretty much the radio of my life.“From Diamond Geezer Mr Spoon in the 80s/90s to driving me home throughout my teaching career.“You'll know what you're missing when it's gone.

Chloe Madeley has told of how she had the “biggest” go at her dad, Richard Madeley, after he revealed her due date live on telly.Appearing on Loose Women today, alongside her former rugby union player James Haskell and their new-born child, she spoke of her confusion when a woman, who was excited that they had the same due date, messaged her on social media.“I was like, what - how does this random woman know my due date?”READ MORE: GMB branded 'car crash' as Susanna Reid fumes at Alastair Campbell for interruptingShe then revealed she went online only to find it was her dad spilling the beans. “I was like, 'Oh dear lord!' and I had the biggest go at him and then I felt really guilty."I felt really bad and I was like, I'm just stressed and pregnant.

ITV's Lorraine, she explained how she had hit rock bottom. She said she would drink a bottle of wine every night, admitting that alcohol had taken control of her life.This all happened, she said, while she tried to hide her problems from husband Sten Bartelsen and their children, Cece, 18, Esme, 21, and Joe, 23. The fashion guru said that alcohol ultimately had control over her, rather than the other way around. The star, who found fame as part of TV double act Trinny and Susannah, admitted: "Anyone who is suffering from alcoholism will identify with this, it had been building up to the point where I didn't have control over alcohol, it had control over me."The star recalled the moment she decided to finally ask for help. She explained she had been in Cornwall at the time and had been drinking so much that she became like a "saturated sponge". As a result, Susannah tripped over and broke two "traverse processes" in her back. She revealed to host Lorraine Kelly: "We were in Cornwall and I wasn't drinking much more than anyone else."I think when you drink consistently and daily, your body becomes like a saturated sponge and it doesn't take much to tip you over the edge."So I blacked out, I fell over, I broke two transverse processes in my back and I wet myself."You can't get anything more humiliating than that."And my children witnessed this and my husband and brother-in-law took me up to bed."The fashion expert then courageously gathered everyone around the table the next day and revealed she had a problem. Susannah explained how she admitted she had been lying to her family about how much she had been drinking and had decided to make serious changes.Susannah previously admitted that she found her attempts to keep her

Fleur East and Strictly Come Dancing partner Vita Coppola appeared on Good Morning Britain this morning (September 29) and gave a hilarious and revealing insight into the atmosphere of their rehearsal room. Speaking to GMB presenter Richard Arnold, the singer/songwriter and radio host, 34, was asked about the unusual birthday gift she got for Vito who celebrated his 30th birthday this week. Richard said: "You got some rather interesting gifts from Fleur.

Lorraine Kelly had viewers in stitches after telling off David Walliams when he crawled off stage during a chat about his latest book.

Good Morning Britain viewers spoke out in Ed Ball's defence as he returned to hosting duties on the show. The former Labour MP joined Susanna Reid back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Wednesday (September 28).

David Walliams has revealed that he and Sheridan Smith have a pact to get married if they run out of other options. The TV stars are friends and have teamed up to film Gangsta Granny Strikes Again, where they play husband and wife.

Lorraine viewers have revealed they hardly recognised Dani Behr when she appeared on the show this week.Dani was a big name in the 90s on popular programmes like The Big Breakfast and The Saturday Show.But when she appeared on Lorraine Kelly's ITV show on Tuesday fans thought she had completely transformed and looked very different.READ MORE: Lorraine Kelly red-faced as she blames on-air ITV blunder on a 'heavy weekend'The star was on the morning programme to deliver some showbiz news from across the pond, filling in for Ross King."That's Dani Behr?!" asked one incredulous viewer on Twitter.Another said they didn't recognise the star, who looked great with long blonde hair and chic glasses.One person said they thought Dani looked amazing."Just seen 1990s Dani Behr on GMB… 52!!" they tweeted."She's 52 and looks incredible!"Dani rose to fame when she was still in her teens and went on to become a well-known face on TV and a lads' mag favourite.She went on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2008 and was on Come Dine With Me in 2009, but hasn't been on the small screen that much in recent years.The star - who now lives in America and is a mother or two - first appeared on Lorraine this summer and said it was "super fun"."Back in the saddle!!" she wrote on Instagram after her first show."Thku @itv @lorraine for bringing me back into the studio.

This Morning presenters Phillip Schofield, 60, and Holly Willoughby, 41, denied they skipped the queue at Westminster Hall to see the Queen's coffin, following her death aged 96. During a segment on the show last week, they explained that they were given press accreditation to film for the show and didn't take anyone's space in the regular line.Since then, many have shared their mixed opinions about the hosts.Britain's Got Talent finalist Francine Lewis, 46, has claimed the pair made her feel unwelcome during an interview on This Morning.In a discussion with Dan Wooton on GB News, she said: "It’s very typical of Holly and Phillip to think they have a VIP status."They think they’re TV royalty and a cut above the rest.James Whale demands This Morning shake-up amid Holly & Phil queue row"I have experience being on the show with them and in all the years of being on TV and a guest on shows, I’ve never felt so unwelcome as I did on their sofa."The impressionist went on to claim that despite people thinking "they are TV darlings" and that "Holly is lovely", the pair didn't greet her."And they didn’t say goodbye after the show," she added.

Khloe Kardashian cosies up to 365 Days actor Michele Morrone in MilanJake Paul’s savage dig at Tommy Fury after Molly-Mae Hague pregnancy newsMolly-Mae Hague pregnant and expecting first child with boyfriend Tommy FuryThe film, adapted from his autobiography of the same name, explores his gay identity and close relationship with his mother, who overcame childhood polio, abusive marriages and Mormon dogma, while becoming Black’s emotional rock and ultimately, the inspiration for his activism.Black features in the documentary, as does his husband Daley, and members of his extended family.Got a story?If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

Coronation Street star Todd Boyce has said he cried after filming the scenes which led to his character becoming a killer. During Monday night's episode of the ITV soap (September 26) viewers were stunned when Stephen Reid's scuffle with Leo Thompkins ended in the latter's death.

TMZ, officials explained that people called in with fears that he was ‘possibly overdosing on social media’.When officers and the fire department arrived at his property, in Lancaster, California, there was initially no answer at the door.The publication reports that he explained he had been sleeping at the time before letting them in – where they found no signs of drug use or criminal activity.This is allegedly not the first time that his Instagram followers have contacted the police out of fear for his actions on social media.Carter later claimed that he was a ‘troll hunter’ and had actually sprayed air freshener as a joke.‘I’m tired of people coming after me so I trolled everybody,’ he told TMZ.The musician, younger brother of Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter, addressed his huffing addiction for the first time during a two-part special of Doctors, in 2019.‘It’s something that I’ve kept secret from the whole world until now,’ he said at the time, explaining that he started huffing when he was ‘about 16’, but didn’t ‘really touch it’ until he was 23.‘I started going to Staples and Office Depot, and different places, buying it with cash so it wouldn’t be reported on receipts or anything like that, so no one could trace me,’ he said.Khloe Kardashian cosies up to 365 Days actor Michele Morrone in MilanMolly-Mae Hague pregnant and expecting first child with boyfriend Tommy FuryJake Paul’s savage dig at Tommy Fury after Molly-Mae Hague pregnancy news‘I was huffing because I was really f**king stupid and sad, but this is really no excuse.‘I was huffing because I’m a drug addict.’Last week, Carter shared that he was coming up on ‘five years clean’, adding that he is ‘doing good and staying strong’.

LOVE Island star Adam Collard is under fire once again after leaked video footage showed him partying with another girl. It comes just a day after he was forced to explain himself when he was seen with his arm around an 18-year-old blonde in McDonald's.