ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly is mourning the tragic loss of her father, John Kelly, who died at the age of 84 after a fall on an icy path in Scotland. The heartbreaking news led to Christine Lampard stepping in to present Monday's episode of Lorraine as Kelly takes time with her family.
A Tragic Accident and On-Air Substitution
John Kelly was found injured near St Leonard's Square in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, around 7am on Saturday, 10 January 2026. Amid freezing temperatures, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland confirmed the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious, with a report to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
With Lorraine Kelly absent from her usual weekday slot, which now airs from 9:30am on ITV, Christine Lampard, 46, presented the chat show in her stead. Before the programme began, Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls spoke live to Lampard, sending their love and condolences to Kelly and her family.
Heartfelt Tributes and a Life Remembered
Lorraine Kelly announced her father's passing in an emotional social media post on Saturday, sharing a photograph of them together. She described him as the man who bought her a telescope at age five, fostered her curiosity, and watched the moon landings with her.
She wrote that although he had been in poor health, his death was a shock. Kelly asked for privacy for her mother, Anne, and brother, Graham, as they grieve. John Kelly, a former TV service engineer, was married to Anne for over 65 years. The family lived in modest circumstances in Glasgow before moving to East Kilbride, where Lorraine began her journalism career.
Condolences and Career Reflections
The news prompted an outpouring of support from colleagues and public figures. Messages of condolence came from Vanessa Feltz, Charlotte Hawkins, Dawn French, Nicola Sturgeon, and Dr Amir Khan, who regularly appears on Kelly's show.
Kelly has previously spoken about her father's health battles, including a major infection and heart failure in 2021. She has also scaled back her work commitments in recent years to help care for her mother, who has a kidney condition.
The Met Office had issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Scotland, with locals describing the area where John Kelly fell as treacherous in the cold conditions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by winter weather, particularly to elderly residents.
