Lorraine Kelly apologises to viewers after missing STV show due to traffic

Lorraine Kelly has apologised to viewers after missing her STV show due to being stuck in traffic.

The presenter took to Instagram on Monday to explain why she would not be appearing to present her show.

Speaking from the backseat of a car, Lorraine said: “Hi everyone. It’s Monday morning and I’ve been stuck in traffic for about an hour and a half trying to get into work.

“I think there’s been a wee accident and I’m hoping that everybody is OK. It’s starting to move now, but I don’t think I’m going to make it – I honestly don’t.”

Looking at her watch, she added: “What time is it? No, not looking good for me to make it.

“Sorry I won’t see you today. But I will definitely see you tomorrow.”

Captioning the post, she wrote: “I’ve actually had genuine nightmares about not being able to get to my work – today it was true.

“Sadly an accident on M40 shut the motorway and I was stuck for an hour and a half. All OK now and hopefully no injuries – but live TV means you can’t be late. See you tomorrow – so sorry!”

Her absence comes after her show was pulled from the STV schedule due to a power outage the studio.

Lorraine said: “It’s a bit of a shame. I was really looking forward to talking to Sharleen Spiteri from (the band) Texas. We shall reschedule, and it’ll all be fine, and I will see you tomorrow. OK, bye.”

This Morning and Loose Women also had to air pre-recorded segments due to the outage.

In a statement, a spokesperson for ITV said: “Following a power cut overnight in the wider area where our Covent Garden studio is based, we are unable to broadcast Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women live today. We will return to our normal schedule as soon as possible.”

A message on screen also alerted viewers: “This programme is pre-recorded.”