ITV’s Lorraine Kelly is to become a grandparent for the first time after her only daughter Rosie Smith announced she is pregnant.

On Instagram, Rosie revealed the news to her 49,000 followers yesterday (April 6) by posting a picture of herself cradling her bump in a mirror, with a huge smile on her face.

The caption said: “We could not be more excited - you’re already so loved little one.”

Meanwhile, Lorraine shared the news on her own Instagram feed to her 539,000 fans.

She uploaded a picture of a baby scan in a white frame with “the bean at 12 weeks – the size of a fig” printed underneath.

“THE most exciting thing to have ever happened in our family! Cannot wait to be a granny and so proud of Rosie and her Steve. It’s the best news EVER,” Lorraine’s caption said.

Alongside Rosie’s mum, other celebrities also congratulated the 29-year-old.

TV presenter Kate Thornton wrote: “Wow! What wonderful news. Congratulations.”

Strictly Come Dancing star Judi Love added: “Congratulations,” along with a red love heart emoji.

Singer Craig David commented: “This is everything Rosie. So happy for you.”

ITV Lorraine doctor Amir Khan also said: “OMG!!!! What beautiful news! Congratulations xx”

Michelle Visage exclaimed: “OMG OMG” and “THRILLED FOR YOU ALL”

Lorraine Kelly to receive ‘special’ BAFTA award for 40 years in broadcasting

Rosie’s pregnancy announcement isn’t the only exciting news for Lorraine, who recently found out she will receive a special prize at the BAFTA television awards in recognition of her 40 years in broadcasting.

The Masked Singer star was surprised with the news by Susanna Reid on her ITV daytime show on March 26.

Opening a gold envelope, Susanna told her: “On behalf of the BAFTA board of trustees, we are delighted to offer you, Lorraine Kelly, the academy special award to be presented at this year’s BAFTA television awards.”

Lorraine replied: “Where’s Ant and Dec? It can’t be a prank because it’s Susanna!”

Susanna said the award recognised Lorraine’s “outstanding contribution” over her 40-year career in broadcasting, since she joined TV-am in 1984.

She added: “You’re not just an inspiration to viewers, you’re an inspiration to people like me, women in broadcasting.”

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Reflecting on the start of her career, Lorraine commented: “I was a baby, I got my chance in breakfast television because they were willing to take a risk on somebody who was told I’d never make it to TV because of the way I speak.”

She went on to say: “The boss of TV-am at the time was Australian and they needed a Scottish reporter, and he heard a Scottish accent and it was one of those things where it was like ‘Give her a go’.”

Lorraine continued: “I’ve got the best team. They’re incredible. They work so hard. And it’s quite a tiny team, as we know, and they just work so incredibly hard. And this is crazy.”