Lorraine Kelly has spoken out about a horrific horseback riding accident that landed her in the hospital. The TV host bravely returned to the saddle in 2022.
Lorraine Kelly got her first acting job in her early twenties. She first appeared as an anchor for Scottish news in 1984, 34 years ago.
Lorraine hosts a number of high-profile television shows and live events, including Good Morning Britain, This Morning, and The Sun Military Awards, as well as the ITV daytime chat show of the same name.
Lorraine Kelly Horse Riding Accident -Where Is She Now?
Lorraine Kelly was in a terrible accident when she fell from a horse in 2012.
After visiting the home of 14-time Paralympic Gold medalist Sir Lee Pearson, she managed to get back on a horse in April 2022, ten years after the fall. On May 10, 2022, Lorraine’s aired the moment she faced her fears.
The video showed her meeting the horse she was going to ride, Zion, with whom Sir Lee won Gold at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Lorraine successfully mounted the horse while wearing Sir Lee’s Championship hat from the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
She was able to trot along on the horse with the help of Lee. After the horse reared up and trampled on her, she sustained a deep wound to her right thigh.
Lorraine was airlifted to St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south London, where she received a blood transfusion and underwent emergency surgery.
Lorraine spent a week in the hospital and another seven weeks at home recovering.
Meet Lorraine Kelly Husband
Loraine Kelly and Steve Smith have been married since 1992 and have been together for 29 years.
Kelly posted a photo of the pair celebrating their anniversary at The Ivy in 2019. The couple has one daughter, Rosie, who was born two years after they married.
Steve is extremely private and prefers to avoid the limelight. The loving hubby of the star of the eponymous Lorraine show, on the other hand, is a talented individual in his own right.
Smith is a TV cameraman who met his Scottish CBE-recipient wife while working as her cameraman on TV-am.
According to the journalist, she knew he was “The One” from the moment she saw him.
What Is Lorraine Kelly Net Worth?
Lorraine Kelly’s net worth increased after she won a £1.2 million tax lawsuit against HMRC in 2019.
The ITV breakfast show host is worth £4.6 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
If you’re wondering where Lorraine spends her money, she lives in a stunning seven-bedroom mansion worth £825,000. The property has an outdoor hot tub as well as a wine cellar.
Lorraine was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2012 for services to charity before being appointed to Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 202 for services to broadcasting, journalism, and charity.