Joel Dommett receives cheeky Lorraine Kelly warning as ITV presenter explains absence
30.05.2024 - 11:17
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Lorraine Kelly sent a playful warning to comedian Joel Dommett as he filled in for her on ITV's Lorraine show.
The regular host was absent from Thursday's episode (May 30) with viewers welcomed by The Masked Singer presenter Joel, 38, instead.
In a video message from Coatbridge, Scotland, Lorraine explained that she wasn't presenting the show as she had gone to visit her mother. She expressed her gratitude to Joel, saying: "Thank you so much for doing the show. You're going to be amazing! ".
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She reassured him, adding: "You'll have such a great time, I have the best team ever." Lorraine even offered her dressing room to Joel, telling him to feel free to borrow "Shoes, earrings, makeup, whatever you like", reports the Express.
However, she couldn't resist giving a cheeky instruction: "Just don't leave it in a mess! " At the start of the programme, Joel addressed the audience: "Your television has not malfunctioned! I am stepping in for Lorraine for a couple of days."
While discussing his temporary gig with Andi Peters, Joel, who is a father, shared his enthusiasm: "It feels great, actually." When questioned about coping with early starts, he confidently replied: "I'm better at it now."
This led Andi, who is 53, to bring up Joel's previous appearance on Lorraine, which was hosted by Ranvir Singh at the time. Ranvir had humorously pleaded for Joel to answer his phone as they wanted his insights on The Masked Singer.
In a throwback clip, Joel was seen joining the show via video link, noticeably underdressed. Ranvir couldn't help but comment, "You've not even put a top on," to which Joel responded, "I haven't had time! ".
Joel later shared his