In an exclusive interview and
photoshoot, TV presenters Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh share
their excitement as they prepare to take turns in the Lorraine show
hot seat as the doyenne of daytime takes her summer break.
Describing the legendary Lorraine
Kelly as the ‘Queen of TV’, GMB host Ranvir, 44, tells us that she would
be intrigued to welcome real royalty onto the show – and that her dream guest
would be Prince George.
“I love having kids on
and it would be interesting to hear what he thought about wearing a suit at
Wimbledon,” she says of the eight-year-old third-in-line to the throne,
who wore a suit and tie like his dad the Duke of Cambridge to watch the men’s
finals.
“Children of that age are
very switched on, and it would be fascinating to hear how much he knows about
his role in life,” adds Ranvir, who has a 10-year-old son, Tushaan.
“I’d also like a
conversation with the Queen,” she adds. “She holds so many secrets; a
Pandora’s box that will never be opened. I’m an ambassador for domestic
violence charity Refuge and think Camilla is great, too, raising awareness of
domestic violence through Safe Lives.”
On the
subject of royalty, Loose Women panelist Christine, 43, reveals that
she is a huge fan of George’s mum, the Duchess of Cambridge. “She’s
fantastic and I truly believe she was destined to become Queen,” she says.
“I can’t imagine anyone doing a more fantastic job than her. What I’d most
like to ask her is about the ordinary side of her life, at home away from the
cameras.”
The duo, who will be
presenting live separately, promise to make their own distinctive mark on the
show – relishing it when things don’t go to plan and behaving like ‘naughty
prefects’ in the head girl’s absence.
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The duo shares a love of live television
“I’m quite sarcastic and
enjoy a bit of banter,” says Ranvir, who is in a relationship with TV
producer Louis Church. “My favourite stories are the quirky ones. And I
embrace chaos.”
“I get a weird thrill
when something doesn’t go to plan,” adds Christine, who has two
children, Patricia, three, and 16-month-old Freddie by her husband, Everton FC
manager and ex England footballer Frank Lampard.
“Throughout the summer
we’ll be like the naughty prefects and when the new term starts in autumn the
head girl will return. Until then I feel a sense of responsibility looking
after Lorraine’s ‘baby’.”
