Lorraine Kelly Takes Brutal Swipe at Strictly Come Dancing's 'Cursed' Curse
Lorraine Kelly takes swipe at Strictly's 'curse'

Television royalty Lorraine Kelly has taken a spectacular dig at Strictly Come Dancing's notorious 'curse' while basking in the glory of her own show's BAFTA victory over the BBC's flagship programme.

The Scottish broadcasting icon didn't hold back as she celebrated Lorraine's triumph in the Daytime TV category at the prestigious BAFTA Television Awards, where it beat both Strictly: It Takes Two and the beloved Repair Shop.

'Cursed' Comments Cause Stir

During a cheeky exchange on her ITV morning show, Kelly couldn't resist referencing Strictly's infamous reputation for relationship breakdowns. "We don't have a curse on our programme," she declared with a knowing smile, adding pointedly, "we don't have a curse."

The remark sent social media into a frenzy, with viewers immediately recognising the thinly-veiled reference to the dance competition's long-standing association with romantic entanglements and partnerships fracturing under the intense pressure of the ballroom.

BAFTA Glory for Daytime Favourite

The 64-year-old presenter's triumphant moment came as her eponymous programme Lorraine secured the coveted Daytime BAFTA, marking a significant achievement against stiff competition.

Kelly, who has become a staple of British morning television since the programme launched in 2010, was visibly emotional as she accepted the award alongside her production team.

The victory is particularly sweet given the fierce rivalry between ITV and BBC's daytime offerings, with Strictly's companion show It Takes Two having been a consistent competitor in the category.

Social Media Erupts

Fans quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) to react to Kelly's bold statement. One viewer wrote: "Lorraine coming for Strictly's curse is the drama I didn't know I needed this morning!"

Another added: "She's not wrong though - that Strictly curse has claimed more victims than most TV shows!"

The 'Strictly curse' has become embedded in British popular culture, with numerous high-profile relationships experiencing turbulence during or after contestants' participation in the dance competition.

Morning Television's Reigning Queen

Kelly's victory and subsequent comments cement her status as one of British television's most enduring and outspoken personalities. Having graced screens for over three decades, she remains unafraid to speak her mind while maintaining her position as the queen of morning TV.

As the dust settles on another BAFTA ceremony, one thing is clear: Lorraine Kelly isn't just winning awards - she's winning the war of words too.