Lorraine Kelly has apologised to viewers after being unable to reach the ITV studios in time for her morning show on Monday, November 9. The presenter was stuck in traffic for around an hour and a half after an accident caused disruption on the motorway, leaving her unable to make the live broadcast.
Stuck on the M40
Lorraine took to social media to explain what had happened, sharing a short video with her Instagram followers. Speaking directly to the camera, she said: "Hi everyone its Monday morning and i've been stuck in traffic for about an hour and a half trying to get into work. I think there has been a wee accident and am hoping that everyone is ok."
She added: "It's starting to move now but i don't think i'm going to make it. I honestly don't." Speaking to the driver, she continued: "What time is it? No. It's not looking good for me to make it. So sorry I won't see you today, but I will definitely see you tomorrow."
Accident on the motorway
Alongside the video, Lorraine explained that the incident had taken place on the M40, which had been closed following an accident. She admitted that being unable to get to work was something she had previously worried about, revealing she had even had nightmares about it happening.
In the caption, she wrote: "I've actually had genuine nightmares about not being able to get to my work - today it was true. Sadly an accident on M40 shut the motorway and I was stuck for an hour and a half. All OK now and hopefully no injuries - but live TV means you can't be late. See you tomorrow - so sorry!"
Christine Lampard steps in
The presenter also made clear that she was hoping everyone involved in the accident was safe, with the disruption leaving her unable to reach the studio before the programme began. Presenter Christine Lampard stepped in for Lorraine.
Her absence from the show comes just days after it was forced to be pulled from the air due to a power cut at the studios. On Wednesday, November 4, Lorraine told her fans that a power outage meant that her show wouldn't be on.
Lorraine's followers were quick to send messages of support this morning, with many reassuring her that the situation was out of her hands and wishing her a better start to the week. One person commented: "Oh no love you on the telly Lorraine not a great start to the week. Hope everyone was ok. Things can only get better." While another simply stated: "Aw not good Lorraine, these things can't be helped."
Meanwhile a third user penned: "Oh no Lorraine, first the power cut last week now stuck in traffic hopefully nothing happens on Friday as it's the 13th. Love ya."
