Sussana Reid surprisingly and successfully brought Lorraine Kelly into a place of no words. Only rare occasion will you see LK speechless despite having words in her tanks.
Lorraine Kelly Reaches a 40-year Milestone
It was an amazing moment for her on Monday after being presented with a TV BAFTA Special Award while hosting her daily breakfast show.
The Good Morning Britain anchor Susanna Reid interrupted the show to show love to the presenter with the award in acknowledgement of a 40-year career in broadcasting.
Kelly, 64, looked visibly surprised as ITV colleague Reid, 53, made her entrance shortly after she kicked off the week.
‘Good morning Lorraine, this has come as an enormous surprise,’ said Reid. ‘I have a very special announcement for you, Lorraine Kelly.
‘It doesn’t get much bigger or more deserved than this. I am here for a very special reason this morning.’
How BAFTA Celebrates Lorainne Kelly?
Brandishing an envelope, Susanna said to her: ‘BAFTA will be celebrating your 40 years in broadcasting. Your programme is nominated in the daytime category, but I have something unique and special to you.
‘This is the first time something like this has been announced on air. This is the special gold envelope.
‘On behalf of the BAFTA board of trustees, we are delighted to offer you Lorraine Kelly the Academy Special award to be presented at this year’s BAFTA Television Awards.’
‘This is nuts! Where’s Ant and Dec?’ replied Kelly. ‘It can’t be a prank because it’s Susanna!’
Susanna added: ‘You’re an inspiration to me and women in broadcasting.’
After presenting the gift to her, they both shared warm and respectful hugs.
How Kelly Entered the World of Broadcast
In the emotional scene, Kelly jogged memory lane as she celebrates 40-years milestone in broadcasting.
‘It’s crazy. I joined TVAM in 1984. ‘I was a baby, I got my chance in breakfast television because they were willing to take a risk on someone who was told I’d never make it to TV because of the way I speak.
‘The boss of TV-am was Australian and heard a Scottish accent and it was one of those things where it was like “Give her a go.”‘ The Scottish presenter said.
