Adil Ray had ITV viewers in stitches after cheekily mocking Lorraine Kelly live on air during Friday’s Good Morning Britain.
The 65-year-old host, who typically fronts her own self-titled show from Monday to Thursday, surprised fans by appearing on a Friday episode – traditionally covered by stand-ins like Christine Lampard or Ranvir Singh.
While introducing the handover segment, Adil smirked and delivered the now-viral line: “Lorraine is here after 9… In for Lorraine, in fact,” leaving co-host Kate Garraway chuckling. Lorraine laughed off the jab and replied warmly, “How are you doing? It’s lovely to see you both.”
But what really caught viewers off guard was Lorraine cradling her baby granddaughter, Billie, on her lap throughout the show. “As you can see, a very special guest with me all morning – baby Billie is here. Hooray! She’s nearly one – we might have to throw a party,” Lorraine gushed during the broadcast.
Fans flocked to social media, with one viewer writing: “Adil straight up said ‘Lorraine sitting in for Lorraine’ – newfound respect for him now.”
Another added: “Sorry, I’m confused. It’s Friday… why is Lorraine hosting her own show?”
The surprise appearance comes in the wake of a major shake-up at ITV Daytime, where Lorraine’s slot has been cut by 30 minutes and her show axed for 22 weeks out of the year. As of 2026, Lorraine, This Morning, and Loose Women will be produced by a single team, with Lorraine now only airing five days a week for 30 weeks annually.
Behind the scenes, insiders say Lorraine has been “gutted” by the cuts, but is eyeing new ventures. She’s reportedly signed a high-budget travel series with Channel 4, indicating a possible shift away from ITV. “Channel 4 were delighted to have Lorraine on board,” a source said, noting her loyal fanbase will likely follow wherever she goes.
ITV, however, insists the changes are not performance-based. “Lorraine only last month achieved its highest audience share in four years,” a spokesperson confirmed.
