Where is Lorraine Kelly today? Why is she not on ITV, extended absence explained - and who is replacing her?

Lorraine Kelly has been missing from our screens this summer, with fans left wondering, where the daytime TV presenter is and when she will be back.

Her absence comes as ITV daytime TV sees a major shake-up of its presenters following Phillip Schofield’s dramatic exit in May. A steady stream of new presenters have featured on This Morning over the summer, with Alison Hammond, Dermot O’Leary, Craig Doyle and Josie Gibson filling in the gap.

Kelly revealed to fans in July that her mother had been admitted to hospital. The 63-year-old posted an update on social media, sharing the news and praising the “fabulous” NHS workers.

So, where is Lorraine Kelly today, why is she not on ITV, who is her replacement and when will she be back? Here’s everything you need to know.

Why is Lorraine Kelly not on ITV today?

Kelly has been noticeably absent from her ITV morning show this week as she is on an extended break over the summer. It is common for ITV morning presenters to take a break during the summer holidays, with other presenters including Susanna Reid also taking an extended summer holiday.

On Monday 24 July, Lorraine took to social media to share that she had spent a difficult few days after her mother was admitted to hospital in Scotland. She shared with fans that her 81-year-old mother Anne was currently being cared for by University Hospital Monklands in Lanarkshire.

Lorraine shared the news and praised the “fabulous” NHS workers. The daytime TV presenter said: “Having spent a lot of time over the past few days with my mum in @UHMonklands hospital I’ve seen again just how kind, caring, hardworking, funny and downright fabulous our NHS workers are. Thank you doesn’t begin to cover it.”

The Scottish presenter was inundated with well wishes from fans and was thanked for her “kind words” by NHS Lanarkshire.

In February 2023, Lorraine shared about her mother’s “worrying” illness with Hello. She explained she had been experiencing symptoms including “swollen legs” and had taken “a turn for the worse” after being diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a condition which impacts kidney function.

Who is her replacement?

Lorraine has been replaced by Loose Women’s Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh. In the run-up to the summer holidays ITV shared an advert in which the pair shared the new lineup with fans, telling them “We’re both stepping into the hot seat” adding “we’re going to take it in turns as your hosts for the summer”.

Lampard has already stepped into the presenter’s chair and has been hosting Lorraine episodes this week.

What has she said about Phillip Schofield?

Kelly has broken her silence about the Schofield scandal in an interview with New Magazine. When asked if she has given Holly Willoughby any advice following the incident, reported by the Express, she explained: “No, no, honestly, we are so separate. And I haven’t been in (at work), for, gosh, you know, that’s the first time I’ve thought about work.”

She added: “But no, we’re just getting on with it. Honestly, I can’t really say any more than that.”

When will Lorraine Kelly be back?

It’s expected that Lorraine will return to ITV in September. Holly Willoughby is expected to be back from her holiday break on September 4, so there is a possibility that Lorraine may also return on the same date.