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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC The One Show fans distracted by Lulu's appearance as she makes candid confession
Lulu appeared on The One Show on Friday evening to discuss her upcoming tour and new memoir BBC viewers were rather taken aback by Lulu's appearance as she discussed her deeply personal project, which led her to seek therapy. The famous Scottish singer, 76, was a guest on Friday's (June 6) episode of The One Show, chatting about her impending tour and fresh memoir. Her new memoir, If Only You Knew, delves into her past and the singer, born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie also known as Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, said it has felt like 'being let out of jail'. Chatting with presenters Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, she confessed finding the process of writing 'difficult', being called to share aspects of herself she previously kept 'assumed' and unspoken. The renowned performer acknowledged: "People think they know Lulu but no one knows you. I've always been very careful, very private and chatty but I keep a lot of things to myself. Now I'm talking about everything and this is because the landscape has changed.", reports Bristol Live. She elaborated on the shift in cultural dynamics: "When I was younger everything was a secret and there was a lot of shame because you didn't talk about things but today people talk about things and I think it's healthy. I've had an amazing life but there are certain things in my life that I've never discussed." In a moment of raw honesty, Lulu revealed: "I had to go to therapy because it was difficult not to unravel the things that I've been told not to say and the things I was assumed of. Once you've spoken about the things you're assumed of." She stated: "I have mental health issues, I've come through a lot, my family and it's things that I didn't want to talk about but I reveal it in the book, which is kind of like being let out of jail." While the singer opened up about her struggles, viewers at home couldn't help but notice her remarkably youthful looks, quickly taking to social media to voice their thoughts. One audience member noted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter: "Lulu looks great for 76 #TheOneShow." Another viewer expressed: "#TheOneShow Lulu looks amazing! She looks so young. Love her! ." A different spectator shared their mixed feelings: "Lulu looking good but not my fave singer #TheOneShow."
Edinburgh Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Lulu wows BBC The One Show viewers with appearance as she says shares career update
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info BBC viewers were captivated by Lulu's candid revelations as she discussed her 'intimate' project and the therapeutic journey it entailed on The One Show. The 76-year-old Scottish songstress graced the episode aired on Friday (May 6) to chat about her forthcoming tour and her revealing new memoir, If Only You Knew. Lulu, whose birth name is Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie and also goes by Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, expressed a sense of liberation akin to 'being let out of jail' following the completion of her book. In conversation with presenters Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, Lulu confessed that penning the memoir was challenging due to the necessity of confronting aspects of her life she had previously 'assumed' about. The celebrated singer acknowledged: "People think they know Lulu but no one knows you. I've always been very careful, very private and chatty but I keep a lot of things to myself. Now I'm talking about everything and this is because the landscape has changed.", reports Bristol Live. She elaborated on the shift in societal attitudes, noting: "When I was younger everything was a secret and there was a lot of shame because you didn't talk about things but today people talk about things and I think it's healthy. I've had an amazing life but there are certain things in my life that I've never discussed." In a heartfelt admission, Lulu revealed: "I had to go to therapy because it was difficult not to unravel the things that I've been told not to say and the things I was assumed of. Once you've spoken about the things you're assumed of." She explained: "I have mental health issues, I've come through a lot, my family and it's things that I didn't want to talk about but I reveal it in the book, which is kind of like being let out of jail." As the singer spoke candidly, viewers at home couldn't help but notice her age-defying appearance, promptly taking to social media to express their amazement. Someone tweeted on X, previously known as Twitter: "Lulu looks great for 76 #TheOneShow." Another viewer expressed: "#TheOneShow Lulu looks amazing! She looks so young. Love her! ." Meanwhile, a third shared: "Lulu looking good but not my fave singer #TheOneShow." The One Show airs weeknights on BBC One at 7pm
Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Lulu says new memoir felt ‘intense' as she opens up about going to therapy
Lulu says new memoir felt 'intense' as she opens up about going to therapy The 76-year-old was discussing the importance of mental health support ahead of a sponsored walk for her new charitable fund, Lulu's Mental Health Trust (Image: ITV ) Scottish singer Lulu said the process of completing her new memoir has been "so intense" that she "had to go into therapy". The 76-year-old was discussing the importance of mental health support ahead of a sponsored walk for her new charitable fund, Lulu's Mental Health Trust. She told the PA news agency: "I've just completed writing my memoir, or an autobiography, whatever you want to call it, and it's been fairly intense, because I am 76 and being in the public eye, there's a lot of things I have not divulged. "There's a lot of things I didn't feel comfortable talking about because, as a human being, I've had trials, I've had tribulations, I've had issues." Her new memoir, If Only You Knew, delves into her past and the singer, born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie and also known as Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, said it has felt "very cathartic". "There are things you don't know, and I'm going to talk about them, and it's really in order to help, but it's been very cathartic", she said. Article continues below "It is in order to maybe help someone else who's had a similar issue and they haven't dealt with it, or don't know how to, and I felt very alone in my head all my life, because I think I've been brought up to keep a lot of things secretive and keep it to myself, but that was my mother's (era) age. "Today, things are more open, and if it can help, if you can relate to someone, it doesn't make you feel so alone. So that's part of the reason for doing the book. "The other part is, I'm 76, I might not last much longer, and I've got grandchildren, and it's all documented, but it's been very cathartic for me. "In fact, I had to go into therapy because it's been so intense. When you've kept stuff down, they (emotions) lodge in you. They lodge in your body somewhere. "And sometimes they can affect your physical health, definitely your mental health. But to try and get them (those feelings) to come up, it's been intense." The music artist from Glasgow said she wanted to establish a mental heath trust as she and her family have experienced their own mental health issues. On Monday, in aid of the trust, Lulu walked from the east London location where she filmed To Sir, With Love and finished at the old Decca Studios, where she recorded Shout – the song that saw her storm into the UK charts 60 years ago. She has so far raised more than £15,000 for the cause through people sponsoring her for the walk. The singer performed at Glastonbury Festival last year and embarked on her sell-out Champagne for Lulu tour, which she said was her last. Article continues below Her memoir is due to be released on September 25 2025. She will embark on a UK book tour four days later.
Leader Live
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Lulu says new memoir felt ‘intense' as she opens up about going to therapy
The 76-year-old was discussing the importance of mental health support ahead of a sponsored walk for her new charitable fund, Lulu's Mental Health Trust. She told the PA news agency: 'I've just completed writing my memoir, or an autobiography, whatever you want to call it, and it's been fairly intense, because I am 76 and being in the public eye, there's a lot of things I have not divulged. 'There's a lot of things I didn't feel comfortable talking about because, as a human being, I've had trials, I've had tribulations, I've had issues.' Her new memoir, If Only You Knew, delves into her past and the singer, born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie and also known as Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, said it has felt 'very cathartic'. 'There are things you don't know, and I'm going to talk about them, and it's really in order to help, but it's been very cathartic', she said. 'It is in order to maybe help someone else who's had a similar issue and they haven't dealt with it, or don't know how to, and I felt very alone in my head all my life, because I think I've been brought up to keep a lot of things secretive and keep it to myself, but that was my mother's (era) age. 'Today, things are more open, and if it can help, if you can relate to someone, it doesn't make you feel so alone. So that's part of the reason for doing the book. 'The other part is, I'm 76, I might not last much longer, and I've got grandchildren, and it's all documented, but it's been very cathartic for me. 'In fact, I had to go into therapy because it's been so intense. When you've kept stuff down, they (emotions) lodge in you. They lodge in your body somewhere. 'And sometimes they can affect your physical health, definitely your mental health. But to try and get them (those feelings) to come up, it's been intense.' The music artist from Glasgow said she wanted to establish a mental heath trust as she and her family have experienced their own mental health issues. On Monday, in aid of the trust, Lulu walked from the east London location where she filmed To Sir, With Love and finished at the old Decca Studios, where she recorded Shout – the song that saw her storm into the UK charts 60 years ago. She has so far raised more than £15,000 for the cause through people sponsoring her for the walk. The singer performed at Glastonbury Festival last year and embarked on her sell-out Champagne for Lulu tour, which she said was her last. Her memoir is due to be released on September 25 2025. She will embark on a UK book tour four days later.
RTÉ News
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Lulu says new memoir felt 'intense' as she opens up about going to therapy
Scottish singer Lulu said the process of completing her new memoir has been "so intense" that she "had to go into therapy". The 76-year-old was discussing the importance of mental health support ahead of a sponsored walk for her new charitable fund, Lulu's Mental Health Trust. She told the PA news agency: "I've just completed writing my memoir, or an autobiography, whatever you want to call it, and it's been fairly intense, because I am 76 and being in the public eye, there's a lot of things I have not divulged. "There's a lot of things I didn't feel comfortable talking about because, as a human being, I've had trials, I've had tribulations, I've had issues." Her new memoir, If Only You Knew, delves into her past and the singer, born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie and also known as Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, said it has felt "very cathartic". "There are things you don't know, and I'm going to talk about them, and it's really in order to help, but it's been very cathartic", she said. "It is in order to maybe help someone else who's had a similar issue and they haven't dealt with it, or don't know how to, and I felt very alone in my head all my life, because I think I've been brought up to keep a lot of things secretive and keep it to myself, but that was my mother's (era) age. "Today, things are more open, and if it can help, if you can relate to someone, it doesn't make you feel so alone. So that's part of the reason for doing the book. "The other part is, I'm 76, I might not last much longer, and I've got grandchildren, and it's all documented, but it's been very cathartic for me. "In fact, I had to go into therapy because it's been so intense. When you've kept stuff down, they (emotions) lodge in you. They lodge in your body somewhere. "And sometimes they can affect your physical health, definitely your mental health. But to try and get them (those feelings) to come up, it's been intense." The music artist from Glasgow said she wanted to establish a mental health trust as she and her family have experienced their own mental health issues. On Monday, in aid of the trust, Lulu walked from the east London location where she filmed To Sir, With Love and finished at the old Decca Studios, where she recorded Shout - the song that saw her storm into the UK charts 60 years ago. She has so far raised more than £15,000 for the cause through people sponsoring her for the walk. The singer performed at Glastonbury Festival last year and embarked on her sell-out Champagne for Lulu tour, which she said was her last. Her memoir is due to be released on 25 September. She will embark on a UK book tour four days later.
