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Jessica Sansome

Lorraine Kelly forced off ITV show as she's replaced by Carol Vorderman

Lorraine Kelly has been forced off her self-titled ITV programme for a few days and replaced by Carol Vorderman. The Scottish TV star was last seen hosting her Lorraine show on Friday (July 8).

However, she was nowhere to be seen on Monday morning (July 11) during Good Morning Britain during her usual slot to reveal what is coming up on her show, which airs every weekday from 9am on ITV.

Susanna Reid and Ed Balls went to throw to Lorraine for her link but were instead greeted by former Countdown star Carol who was only a guest on the show a matter of weeks ago as she spoke about her latest TV appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside long-time pal Gyles Brandreth.

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"Now this morning, I thought I saw Carol Vorderman in the corridor," Susanna said on GMB as Ed chimed in: "At 5am!" Susanna then continued: "At 5am and now I know the reason why," as Carol, looking like a ray of sunshine in a yellow cut-out top, appeared on screen.

"Morning," Susanna said with surprise. "Good morning, I went 'Hiya' and drifted past," Carole said mimicking their early morning exchange. "You're a vision," Susanna gushed as Carol smiled with her blonde locks styled straight.

"I didn't think you were in for our programme and you're not," Susanna said as Ed mimicked the surprise Susanna had. "We didn't think so either but sadly, Lorraine has caught the dreaded you know what and I'm sitting in here for a few days which I'm delighted to do," Carol explained.

Carol's appearance surprised Susanna Reid during GMB (ITV)

She added: "But we are wishing her a speedy recovery," as Susanna added: "Get well soon, Lorraine!" before saying: "But in the meantime, you're doing a fabulous job, looking fabulous Carol." While she joked she didn't look like she did then at 5am, she then continued to tease what was coming up on her hour-long show.

Lorraine has also tweeted to confirm her absence is due to Covid. She wrote: "Well the Covid has finally got me and I tested positive at the weekend. Thanks to the vaccine it’s not too bad and I hope to be back at work very soon." She added: "Huge thanks to @carolvorders who will be hosting @lorraine until I’m back."

And the get well wishes soon came flooding in. @LynnEll65882377 said: "Get well soon, will miss you in the mornings." @XSweetButSassyX replied: "Oh no. I'm sorry to hear that Lorraine, hope you get better soon sending you loads of love, hugs and kisses, wishing you a very speedy recovery."

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