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BAFTA backlash as Lorraine Kelly picks up outstanding contribution gong at TV awards


Lorraine Kelly was given the Special Award at the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday night, but some viewers couldn't help but make a joke about the Scottish presenter

Social media was abuzz after her acceptance speech, with one user quipping on X (previously known as Twitter): "Surprised Lorraine didn't send someone else to pick up her award." And they have been committed with the latest post on Friday (May 10) reading: "Lorraine Kelly did not host her own show this morning, with Christine Lampard stepping in. Speaking ahead of Sunday night's ceremony, Lorraine said: "Finding out on-air this morning was a massive surprise – what an honour to the recipient of the BAFTA Special Award.

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