Television’s highest-paid daytime host ‘revealed’ as star bagged ‘half a million pounds’ despite only appearing in 99 episodes

Television's highest-paid daytime host 'revealed' as star bagged 'half a million pounds' despite only appearing in 99 episodes

As I read about Lorraine Kelly’s life, I am struck by her strength and resilience. She has been a beacon of positivity for millions of viewers for over four decades, yet she faces one of life’s most challenging situations with grace and humility – caring for her unwell mother.


It was disclosed that the highest-earning daytime television host in 2023 is said to have earned more than half a million pounds, even though they were only present in 99 out of 173 episodes of their show.

In the year 2023, it’s projected that Lorraine Kelly, the host of her own daytime TV show called “Lorraine” on ITV, made approximately 568,000 pounds.

A woman from Scotland, aged 64, reportedly paid a total of £108,000 in taxes by December 2023. This amount suggests an annual income of approximately £568,000 for her.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that Lorraine’s personal services business, Albatel, holds approximately £3.1 million in its accounts, as reported by The Sun.

News of Lorraine’s wealth will come as an annoyance to many who complain of her continual absence.

Television's highest-paid daytime host 'revealed' as star bagged 'half a million pounds' despite only appearing in 99 episodes

Television's highest-paid daytime host 'revealed' as star bagged 'half a million pounds' despite only appearing in 99 episodes
Television's highest-paid daytime host 'revealed' as star bagged 'half a million pounds' despite only appearing in 99 episodes

Speaking further about other ITV celebrities, The Sun disclosed that the net worth of “Loose Women” co-host Ruth Langsford decreased significantly, going from approximately £3.3 million to £1.9 million.

Cat Deeley, a regular on “This Morning,” is believed to have a net worth of approximately 13 million pounds, earning an annual salary of about 550,000 pounds.

However, not doing so well is her fragrance brand, e11even, whose accounts showing £76.000 debts. 

Her rotating co-workers Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary are worth £139,000 and £2.7million respectively. 

In February, Lorraine spoke out for the first time after she discovered a Twitter account criticising her work ethic. 

The Twitter account @LorraineKWatch keeps its followers informed about whether the well-known Scottish personality, Lorraine Kelly, has hosted her show on a given day.

Spectators found themselves puzzled when the TV host was absent from her usual program, only to make an appearance later on This Morning.

While Ranvir Singh took over Lorraine’s responsibilities, Lorraine clarified some misconceptions about her absence by addressing a Twitter account that monitors her days off.

Television's highest-paid daytime host 'revealed' as star bagged 'half a million pounds' despite only appearing in 99 episodes
Television's highest-paid daytime host 'revealed' as star bagged 'half a million pounds' despite only appearing in 99 episodes
Television's highest-paid daytime host 'revealed' as star bagged 'half a million pounds' despite only appearing in 99 episodes
Television's highest-paid daytime host 'revealed' as star bagged 'half a million pounds' despite only appearing in 99 episodes
Television's highest-paid daytime host 'revealed' as star bagged 'half a million pounds' despite only appearing in 99 episodes

On Woman’s Hour hosted by Anita Rani, Lorraine commented with a hint of surprise about her popular account, boasting nearly 19,000 followers, saying, “It’s quite extraordinary how much mental real estate I seem to occupy in people’s minds.”

She assured us that she finds the matter untroublesome, stating, “It’s all good. I’m not bothered by it at all. To be honest, I might have been concerned previously, but now, it truly doesn’t matter to me in the slightest.”

She shared the actual cause behind her recent absence from multiple performances: She’s currently providing care for her ailing mother, who requires some time off.

Lorraine added, “It’s best not to comment on personal matters when you’re unsure of the situation, as I find myself needing to take several Fridays off due to my mother’s poor health.”

‘So I can go home now and spend some more time with her and help her a bit more than I have been able to. So that is happening just now but that will change.

For the past 40 years, I’ve worked five days a week. Now, I’m planning to take a short break, and since it’s a school holiday this week, I have some free time to chat with you!

Stricken with sorrow, Lorraine hastened to University Hospital Monklands, Lanarkshire, in July 2023, to be at the side of her elderly mother, Anne, who had been taken there for medical care.

She last gave an update on her health in May, writing on Instagram: ‘Mum continues to defy everything and everyone!! 

Television's highest-paid daytime host 'revealed' as star bagged 'half a million pounds' despite only appearing in 99 episodes

We went out for lunch together in Glasgow, and it was delightful. We even squeezed in a short stroll. She truly embodies strength and resilience! I’m incredibly proud of her.

Lorraine also shared a health update on her ‘brave’ mother Anne, 81, in March.

On Instagram for Mother’s Day, Lorraine posted: ‘Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to my courageous, beautiful mom. Despite battling a difficult illness, she manages to raise a toast occasionally and lives every day to its fullest!’

Lorraine has not disclosed Anne’s illness. 

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2024-08-31 13:19

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