Lorraine Kelly undergoing invasive surgery as she posts shock video from hospital bed
No wonder then that worried fans were quick to reach out to Lorraine Kelly as she revealed she had been rushed to hospital for surgery.
In a video filmed from her hospital bed and posted online, the 65-year-old telly queen revealed she is having her reproductive organs removed after a period of illness.
And despite stating she would see fans 'soon', there is no indication as to whether or not the procedure will see her take a period of leave from her daytime chat show.
Wearing a simple operating gown, she said: 'Hi there, it's Lorraine here. Just wanted to let you know I'm having a wee procedure today.
'I've not been feeling all that well for a little while. I've had scans and tests and I have to have my ovaries and my tubes taken out.'
Seeking to reassure worried fans, Kelly added: 'It is purely preventative; it's going to be through keyhole surgery, which is incredible.
'I have been very well looked-after and I'll obviously see you really soon. I'm going to be totally fine, so see you soon.'
News of Kelly's ill health will come as a shock to fans of her long-running TV show
Kelly has risen to become one of the most popular figures on UK TV. Born in Glasgow's Gorbals, the former reporter at the East Kilbride News has presented the daily ITV show of her name for the past 15 years.
In 2020, she was awarded a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting, journalism and charity.
Last night, as showbiz pals rallied around her, a senior medical figure told the Mail on Sunday that Kelly's description of the procedure she was to undergo was no minor matter.
And he suggested it could see the presenter take a significant period off work to recover.
The retired consultant at a major hospital said: 'It is not a minor thing to have your ovaries and tubes removed.
'In a 65-year-old woman, the fact that this procedure is going ahead suggests a number of ailments I would not wish to speculate on.'
An Oophorectomy, where ovaries either side of the pelvis are removed, is usually conducted to prevent disease.
The Scots medic added: 'The one thing I can be sure about is that she will need to take a significant time off work to recover from this.'
Showbiz friends were quick to send messages of support to the mother-of-one.
Presenter Julia Bradbury wrote: 'Wishing you a speedy recovery, Lorraine, and good luck with the post-op rehab.'
Vanessa Feltz added: 'Thinking of you and sending love. Let me know if you fancy a visit. Love you.'
Susanna Reid added: 'Sending you all the love in the world.'
Kelly has been enjoying one of the happiest periods in her life, after becoming a grandmother for the first time last year.
Her 30-year-old daughter, Rosie, gave birth to a baby girl last August, called Billie Kelly Smith-White.
As recently as Wednesday of last week, the presenter attended a reception for a cancer charity with the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace.
ITV has been approached for comment.
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