Lorraine Kelly has been sent home from her own breakfast show moments before going live on air – resulting in bosses scrambling to find a last-minute replacement.
The 63-year-old is a regular on ITV, having fronted her self-titled hit morning programme since 2010.
However, on Wednesday (February 22), despite heading to the studios to prepare to host the latest instalment, Lorraine was forced to leave after falling ill.
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During Good Morning Britain, hosts Ed Balls and Kate Garraway shared the news after Lorraine failed to show up for their mid-show crossover.
Instead, ITV favourite Ranvir Singh was sat in the host’s seat and revealed that she had been rushed into work to help out ITV bosses.
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“I got a call from the editor at 7.18 and I was on the train at 7.30,” she revealed before wishing Lorraine well.
Ed and Kate also confirmed Lorraine was forced off her show after she was “suddenly attacked” by an unknown illness.
Taking to Twitter, Lorraine also confirmed she was unwell with a “hideous” bug and was gutted to miss interviewing Queen frontman Adam Lambert.
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“When you have to be sent home from work early in the morning because you are suddenly attacked by a hideous bug and were looking forward to interviewing @adamlambert THAT! Beyond disappointed but imagine if I had infected him !!!!!!” she tweeted.
Plenty of Lorraine’s fans and showbiz pals quickly sent their well wishes and support.
“Aww, just heard there from Kate so many bugs around. Get well Lorraine wish you a fast recovery – might be just a 48hr bug,” said one follower.
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Singer Aled Jones penned: “Get well soon lovely x.”
“So sorry to hear that,” a third follower wrote.
Echoing their thoughts, another person tweeted: “Sending lots of love and healing. Get well soon.”
Other fans were more than happy to see Ranvir on their TV screens.
“Ranvir looking drop dead gorgeous! And all at a 5 minutes notice – that’s my girl,” gushed someone else.
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