Lorraine Kelly Details Weight Loss Journey and Lifestyle Changes

Lorraine Kelly, 66, has shared details of her substantial weight loss, attributing it to a period of "comfort eating" and increased alcohol consumption. The television host revealed that following the death of her father in January, she found solace in food and drink, leading to weight gain.

"Some people deal with bereavement by not eating, but I ate for comfort. I found solace in chocolate. I was eating too much and, frankly, drinking too much at weekends," Kelly stated in an interview with Women & Home magazine. This realization prompted her to make significant lifestyle changes in April.

Kelly has since cut out chocolate and reduced her alcohol intake. She has also incorporated daily swimming and began attending an over-55s gym twice a week. These efforts have resulted in a weight loss of approximately one and a half stone, bringing her closer to her previous size 10. She joked that she had been approaching a size 16 before her transformation.

Beyond personal health benefits, Kelly hinted that her increased energy levels have positively impacted her personal life, suggesting more vitality in her intimate relationship with her husband, Steve Smith. "We’re all so coy about [sex] and Rosie would be mortified if we talk about my sex life, but it’s part of life. And the healthier you are and the more energy you’ve got, then great. Why not? Go for it!"

Kelly, who has been married to Smith for 34 years, emphasized that her affection for him remains constant, regardless of his size, citing his sense of humor as a key enduring quality.

She expressed a desire to maintain her current healthy weight permanently, noting the hard work involved in achieving it. The TV star also mentioned that her fitness improvements have been beneficial for looking after her two-year-old granddaughter.

The December issue of Woman & Home, featuring Kelly, is available from October 22, 2026.