Lorraine’s Comeback Faces Heated Criticism—Viewers Not Holding Back!
Lorraine Kelly made her much-anticipated return to Lorraine today after an eight-week hiatus, but the warm reception she was hoping for never quite materialized.
The show, which has been slashed to a mere 30 minutes due to ITV’s new schedule cuts, aired on a bank holiday—something Lorraine had historically avoided. Her return had fans split, with many voicing their displeasure almost immediately.
One irate viewer tweeted, “It was lovely not having this drivel on my screen for a while. Switch off,” while another bluntly declared, “And that’s enough.”
Some fans took it a step further, suggesting that the reduced airtime was a clear reflection of how they felt about her return. “Lorraine is back, and straight away showing why they only let her loose for half the year now,” one commenter wrote.
Even Alison Hammond, Lorraine’s first guest after the break, seemed to add to the sense of awkwardness. While she was glad to see Lorraine back, viewers at home were quick to let their feelings be known. “Lorraine working on a bank holiday? Is it time and a half or something?” joked one Twitter user.
As Lorraine resumed her regular programming, viewers couldn’t help but express how they felt. While Lorraine had always been a staple of daytime TV, it seems that not everyone is happy to see the host back on their screens. The question now is—will Lorraine be able to win her critics back, or has her return already hit a sour note?
Stay tuned, but don’t hold your breath for the warm reception she may have hoped for.
