Lorraine Kelly has candidly discussed what she describes as her 'worst ever interview,' confessing that she struggled to speak on air due to overwhelming shyness. The 66-year-old broadcaster, a fixture on British television for over four decades, admitted that one particular encounter left her tongue-tied.
A Challenging Interview with a Childhood Idol
Kelly, who began her career at TV-am as a Scotland correspondent in 1984, has interviewed countless celebrities over the years. However, she revealed that interviewing Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played Mr. Spock in the original Star Trek series, was particularly difficult. Growing up in Glasgow, Kelly was a devoted fan of the sci-fi show, which she watched with her father, John. She credits the series with 'changing her life.'
Speaking on the Sort Your Life Out Unpacked podcast with Dilly Carter, Kelly said: 'I've got autographs from Bill Shatner, who played Captain Kirk, and I never got Mr. Spock's because I was too shy to ask. He was on the show, Leonard Nimoy, who was Mr. Spock, who I adored and was my first crush. I loved him so much, and it was the worst interview.'
Comparing Interviews with Legends
Kelly likened the experience to her interview with Buzz Aldrin, the second man on the moon. 'It was nearly as bad as my interview with Buzz Aldrin because I was so in awe, I sat there going [shudders],' she admitted.
Kelly's home is filled with Star Trek memorabilia, including autographs from other cast members. Her admiration for the show began in childhood, as she recalled on Instagram: 'I'm rewatching this incredible series and thinking about my late dad. Watched with dad when I was a kid and had SO many questions that he answered with enormous patience. Astonishingly released before the moon landings - it changed my life.'
Personal Loss and Tribute
Earlier this year, Kelly mourned the death of her father, John, who passed away following a fall in East Kilbride. She paid tribute to him, saying: 'Very sad news. My dad has died. I am mourning the man who bought me a telescope when I was five years old, who watched the moon landings with me and taught me to always be curious and interested in everything. He was in poor health but it has still been a shock. We will miss you dad.'
