Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to 'dear friend' Dame Deborah James after emotional funeral

ITV star Lorraine Kelly has replied to fans’ pleas for her to host Eurovision 2023.The calls for Lorraine to present the song contest come after it was announced that Ukraine had agreed to transfer its hosting duties to the UK for next year.Lorraine, 62, responded to excited fans on Twitter who were keen to see the Scottish broadcaster be part of the huge-scale event.Chloe tweeted: “@reallorraine @grahnort & @ShadyLawrence as hosts if it’s Glasgow!!!”“We are poised like coiled springs,” Lorraine replied enthusiastically in view of her 709,300 followers.Another user, KSCuddd, asked: “@reallorraine @AlisonHammond @fredsirieix1 please could you present next year’s #Eurovision2023?”“Yes,” Lorraine replied, confirming once again that she would be keen for the gig.The UK is set to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year after organisers decided it could not be held in winning country Ukraine due to the ongoing war.It was chosen after the UK’s SPACEMAN singer Sam Ryder came second in this year's contest.Lead singer of 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra, Oleh Psiuk, has expressed Ukraine’s gratitude to the UK for hosting the event “in support of our country”. The winning country usually staged the following year’s competition, but the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) decided to go in a different direction after Russia's terrible invasion of Ukraine.Oleh added that he was "very sad" that Ukraine could not host the contest but he hoped it would "celebrate our beautiful, unique culture"."We, in turn, will make all efforts to help Ukraine win next year as well, so that Eurovision 2024 can take place in a peaceful country", he said.One of the hottest topics of discussion is over which UK city will be picked to host the event. Several

Carol Vorderman looked sensational in a pair of stylish skinny jeans as she stepped out in Cardiff on Wednesday alongside This Morning's fabulous Menopause Bus.MORE: Carol Vorderman talks feeling suicidal in candid This Morning interviewThe former countdown queen paired the dark blue trousers with an elegant embroidered blouse in a light cream shade, that boasted a gorgeous peter pan collar, embellished with a beautiful blue hem. She also added a vibrant blue belt to tie in the gorgeous ensemble.WATCH: Carol Vorderman says she was suicidal during the menopause in candid interviewAs for her shoes, the star opted for a pair of chic blue pointed toe boots which matched her fabulous blue belt.

TV star Lorraine Kelly thinks V&A Dundee would be the perfect venue to host the Eurovision Song Contest. The presenter suggested the venue as two of Scotland's largest cities confirm their bids to host the mega event.

When it comes to weight gain and lockdown, Lorraine Kelly 's story sounds like a familiar one. Like so many people, the pandemic took the wind out of her sails.

DAME Deborah James has won a posthumous award for her hit podcast - as her co-host paid a touching tribute. Dame Deborah hosted You, Me and the Big C alongside Rachael Bland and Lauren Mahon from its inception in 2018 until a few weeks before her death last month after a battle with bowel cancer.

Lauren Mahon has paid tribute to her late pal Dame Deborah James after the podcast they hosted together, alongside Rachael Bland, scooped up the Champion Award at the British Podcast Awards on Saturday 22 July. Dame Deborah, Rachael and Lauren started the podcast together back in 2018 as former cancer patients.There, they would discuss everything from navigating life with the disease, treatment and more. Rachael passed away at the age of 40 the same year they started the podcast, and Deborah died on 28 June 2022 following some time receiving end-of-life care for bowel cancer.

Lorraine Kelly has opened up about her battle with coronavirus, revealing the nasty side effects and symptoms she experienced last week that forced her to take time off work. In her HELLO! column of the week, the ITV presenter also revealed what kept her going - and it sounds like the best cure!READ: Lorraine Kelly's heartbreaking post moves fans to tearsWELL, Covid finally got me.

Lorraine Kelly, 62, has reacted to the latest update on Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper’s health battle.The ITV star sent her fellow broadcaster some words of support after it was revealed she had to pull out of Good Morning Britain this week to be next to Derek.Meanwhile, Charlotte Hawkins has acted as a temporary replacement for the 55-year-old presenter.Lorraine sent Kate “all of our love” during yesterday's instalment of her programme after it emerged Derek was "seriously unwell”.The Scottish presenter said: “I just wanted to say, we are obviously sending all of our love to our Kate.“I know a lot of you have seen in the newspapers and online that Derek is back in hospital and obviously, you know, battling the effects after Covid."We just want to send our love to them, don't we?"Dr Hilary Jones added: "Absolutely, yes, it's such a difficult situation.“He's going to have ongoing problems but we send all our love to Kate and the family."Lorraine responded: "She's amazing.

Lorraine Kelly has taken a lengthy break from the show just days after her return from suffering from Covid. Fans tuning in to Friday's (July 22) instalment of the popular ITV Daytime offering found themselves disappointed as they learned that Lorraine wouldn't be fronting the show, and wouldn't be back anytime soon either.Stepping into her shoes Ranvir Singh confirmed the absence would span over a number of weeks as she opened the show. Read More: Lorraine Kelly, 62, shares secret trick for ageless looks which Joan Collins loves Viewers then took to Twitter to vent as they admitted feeling disappointed at Lorraine being off work again so soon - and that she hadn't said goodbye to them.One wrote: "So Lorraine is off for the next few weeks.

Lorraine, 62, had a more unusual way to remember her friend than just donating."I think yesterday there was a whole bunch of us that said we're going to get tattoos with Rebellious Hope on them," she told the world on her show.She added candidly: "I think I agreed to that!"Rebellious Hope was the slogan Deborah created as she neared the end of her life.She had it emblazoned on T-shirts, which were then donned by celebrities including Andy Murray's wife Kim, who wore one of the garments in the audience at Wimbledon.Lorraine seemed to be planning for a more permanent etching of the word, telling Dr Hilary Jones: "We're just deciding where they're going to be!"The TV doctor seemed a little nervous about the prospect, quizzing: "Why are you looking at me?"However he conceded: "The only person I would do it for is Deborah, so I'll have a think about that!"A heartbroken Lorraine assured the audience of her beloved friend that regardless of who gets a tattoo, "She'll never ever be forgotten."She had attended Wednesday's memorial service with fellow presenter Gaby Roslin and other mourners, alongside Deborah's family who were brandishing white flowers.The presenter had taken to Instagram later to share her feelings about what had taken place."My dear friend your funeral today was beautiful," she wrote."Your children and your husband gave the most heartfelt and lovely tributes."You would have been so proud," she assured her in the open letter.Adding that she missed her friend already, she fondly described her as a "fabulous, funny, passionate force of nature".Deborah had maintained a positive mindset ever since first being diagnosed with the deadly disease back in 2016.Her biggest fear had been the prospect of leaving behind her

Lorraine Kelly has said an emotional tribute to Kate Garraway as her husband Derek Draper has been readmitted to hospital.

Lorraine viewers were treated to a different start to the show today. Host Lorraine Kelly was back on her self-titled programme on Thursday (July 21) before she heads off on her summer break. The presenter had already appeared on GMB to tease what was coming up on her programme from outside the ITV studio.

Lorraine Kelly, 62, attended the funeral of Dame Deborah James held on July 20 as mourners said goodbye to the beloved campaigner. Deborah, who became known as Bowelbabe, sadly died last month aged 40 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016.Close friends and family arrived at St Mary's Church in Barnes, south-west London, ahead of the service.The ITV presenter was pictured arriving ahead of the church service as she sported a sombre expression.She sported a black pearl buttoned shirt dress as she attended the emotional event for her late friend.Taking to Instagram yesterday, Lorraine issued a heartbreaking message, in view of her 499,000 followers, where she admitted Deborah would be deeply missed.She wrote: "@bowelbabe - my dear friend your funeral today was beautiful.

Lorraine Kelly has revealed she and a ‘bunch’ of Dame Deborah James’ friends plan to get tattoos in her memory. The podcaster, who campaigned for bowel cancer awareness, died last month at the age of 40 after a five-year battle with the disease. She spent her final months and years raising awareness about bowel cancer symptoms, as well as fundraising for vital cancer research, raising millions of pounds.

Kate Garraway's ITV co-stars have shown their support for the presenter after she 'pulled out' of hosting duties on Good Morning Britain. The 55-year-old usually hosts the news show every Thursday and Friday alongside Ben Shephard but on Thursday (July 21) she was replaced by Charlotte Hawkins.

Lorraine Kelly has spoken out on the funeral of her late friend Dame Deborah James following her untimely death at the age of 40 last month.The journalist and broadcaster's farewell took place on Wednesday 20 July, in Barnes, London, and was attended by the ITV star, 62, along with a number of other famous faces. Returning to work on Thursday 21 July, Lorraine appeared on Good Morning Britain ahead of her own show, where Ben Shephard, 47, encouraged her to tell viewers about the emotional day. "It looked like an incredible day Lorraine," he shared, to which she responded: "Do you know Ben, it was beautiful.

Lorraine Kelly has sparked a huge reaction amongst her fans after sharing a poignant new post on Instagram.MORE: Celebrities pay tribute to fundraiser Dame Deborah James at her funeralThe ITV star took to social media after a difficult day – and moved many of her followers to tears. WATCH: Friends and family bid farewell to Dame Deborah JamesLorraine – a close friend of Dame Deborah James – shared a loving dedication to the late campaigner after attending her funeral on Wednesday.READ: Why Prince William was the chosen royal to present Deborah James with her damehoodMORE: Dame Deborah James' life to be celebrated in new BBC documentaryDame Deborah James died from bowel cancer at the age of 40 on 28 June - weeks after she was made a Dame by the Duke of Cambridge. Dame Deborah was just 40 when she passed awayThe mum-of-two – known online as Bowel Babe – passed away surrounded by her family, weeks after she confirmed she had stopped active treatment and was receiving palliative care at her parents' home.READ: Lorraine Kelly apologises to viewers as she fights back tearsMORE: Lorraine Kelly reveals unexpected event during holiday with husband SteveSharing a snapshot of Dame Deborah on social media on Wednesday, Lorraine wrote: "@bowelbabe - my dear friend your funeral today was beautiful.A post shared by Lorraine Kelly (@lorrainekellysmith)Lorraine paid a loving tribute to her late friend"Your children and your husband gave the most heartfelt and lovely tributes.

Dame Deborah James' funeral was held on July 20 in a private ceremony which saw friends and family lay the star known as BowelBabe to rest. After campaigning tirelessly to raise awareness for bowel cancer, Dame Deborah, 40, raised almost £7 million for research and was made a Dame for her efforts. But sadly the much-loved campaigner, podcast host and fundraiser lost her fight against bowel cancer on June 28.

Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her friend Deborah James as she was laid to rest today.

Dame Deborah James' funeral took place today in London as her closest family and friends paid their respects to the beloved star.

The funeral of Dame Deborah James was held today, with family and close friends gathering for an intimate private service in west London.