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Lorraine Kelly slammed for 'pathetic' tribute to Kim Woodburn
Lorraine Kelly has been slammed following her 'pathetic' tribute to the late Kim Woodburn on Tuesday.
The TV legend, with credits including How Clean Is Your Home and Celebrity Big Brother, died on Monday following a short illness.
Kim's representative confirmed her death in a statement on Tuesday with Lorraine announcing the news during her namesake ITV show. Lorraine Kelly has been branded as 'evil' following her 'pathetic' tribute to the late Kim Woodburn on Tuesday. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock
As a picture of Kim appeared on the screen, Lorraine said: 'Kim Woodburn, who I'm sure you know well, she's died at the age of 83. Famous, of course, for How Clean Is Your House and her controversial time on Celebrity Big Brother.
'A representative for Kim said: 'It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness.''
The short and emotionless announcement saw Lorraine attacked on social media with many finding that the piece lacked empathy.
That pathetic 'tribute' from Lorraine Kelly to our Kim was an insult. She didn't sound the least bit bothered… how disrespectful. — Rich J (@richyj1504) June 17, 2025
One person said: 'That pathetic 'tribute' from Lorraine Kelly to our Kim was an insult. She didn't sound the least bit bothered… how disrespectful.'
Another shared: 'I can't stop thinking about Lorraine Kelly apathetically announcing Kim Woodburn's death.'
A third commented: 'Why does Lorraine Kelly actually sound happy that the fact Kim Woodburn has died? Also about time she hosted her own show.' Kim's death came not long after her management took to her social media accounts confirming she would be 'unable to record any further videos for the foreseeable future' due to health problems. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock
Kim's death came not long after her management took to her social media accounts confirming she would be 'unable to record any further videos for the foreseeable future' due to health problems.
The Hampshire native had been active online, regularly interacting with her fanbase as well as recording Cameo videos for those who ordered them.
With her cleaning shows, which also included Kim's Rude Awakenings, she was dubbed the Queen of Clean. Kim also appeared on a number of reality shows.
In 2009 she appeared on I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and she entered the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2017, resulting in a string of iconic moments.
