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Lorraine Loses Voice, Ben Shephard Steps In
5 Mar
Summary
- Lorraine Kelly has completely lost her voice due to a sore throat.
- Ben Shephard is temporarily hosting the Lorraine show.
- Viewers expressed delight at Ben Shephard's appearance on the show.
Lorraine Kelly, 66, was absent from her hosting duties on March 5, 2026, as she had completely lost her voice. Ben Shephard filled in for her, explaining that Lorraine's condition had worsened throughout the week, culminating in her voice collapsing the previous night. Her husband, Steve, was reportedly amused by her newfound silence.
Shephard took over the hosting seat for the day, assuring viewers not to adjust their sets and sending well wishes for her speedy recovery. This move was met with positive reactions from ITV viewers, who shared their delight on X (formerly Twitter) about seeing Shephard present.
Earlier in the week, Lorraine had hosted her show with a noticeably croaky voice. Susanna Reid had suggested she seek medical advice for her throat. Dr. Amir Khan provided Lorraine with ginger tea and examined her throat, noting it was a perk of the job.
