Ross King, the US correspondent for ITV's Lorraine, has revealed that he almost quit television before securing his role on the show. Speaking during a segment on Friday, King paused to pay tribute to his departing colleague, producer Hannah Walker, on her last day.
King shared the emotional moment while discussing Hollywood news with stand-in host Christine Lampard. He expressed gratitude to Walker, saying, 'Huge hugs from Hollywood, lots of real love from La La land. You will be missed.' Lampard responded warmly, thanking King for his tribute.
The revelation about King's near-departure from TV comes as a surprise to fans, who have seen him become a staple of the programme. The correspondent has been covering entertainment news for Lorraine for several years, building a reputation for his Hollywood insights.
Elsewhere in the episode, Lampard engaged in a comedic challenge with Stephen Mulhern, attempting to place a coin between her buttocks as part of a game. The segment drew laughter and apologies from the presenter, who expressed concern about camera angles.
Lampard also issued an apology to viewers after reporter Tyler West shared an embarrassing story about his time on Strictly Come Dancing, involving a costume mishap. The show continues to air weekdays on ITV.
