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Lorraine Kelly was not ‘offended’ by Vernon Kay’s Scottish accent as she sets record straight: ‘People thought I was being serious’

Lorraine Kelly has spoken out after she jokingly said she was 'offended' by Vernon Kay’s attempt at a Scottish accent

So, this week, Lorraine set the record straight – but she still went on to cheekily brand Vernon’s Scottish accent as “appalling”… “So, to the people of Scotland, Radio 2 would like to speak once again for Vernon Kay and please rest assured he is being sent on a 16 week accent awareness course.” Lorraine continued: “I was just asked to do that as a joke for Vernon Kay and it was very, very funny, but I think a lot of people thought I was being serious.

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