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Lorraine Kelly surprises fans by revealing her real name after showing off coronavirus vaccination card
LORRAINE Kelly surprised fans by revealing her real name on her coronavirus vaccination card.
The TV star held up the ticket showing she had the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab alongside her true name – ‘Lorraine Smith’.
Lorraine Kelly posed with her coronavirus vaccination card yesterday[/caption]
Many fans of the 61-year-old host were surprised, with one tweeting: “I had no idea your current surname was Smith!!”
Another wrote: “Lorraine Smith lol how original” to which she replied: “Smith is my married name.”
Sun columnist Lorraine married TV cameraman Steve Smith in 1992 and the pair have a daughter called Rosie.
The star, who was wearing a mask bearing the logo of her show, shared the happy news she’s had the injection with fans.
The star with husband Steve Smith and their daughter in London in 2014[/caption]
Lorraine and Steve completed the London Marathon in 201[/caption]
She posed with the card writing: “Vaccinated! So relieved!
“Easy peasy – didn’t feel a thing – thanks so much to all the cheery volunteers and NHS staff who made it SO simple!!
“Please please get vaccinated!! We are so lucky to have the opportunity Xxx.”
Lorraine was vaccinated as it was revealed Covid deaths in the UK have fallen to 82 – the first time the number has dropped below 100 since October.
Lorraine Kelly is one of the best-known names on TV thanks to her daily show[/caption]
Many fans were surprised to learn the presenter is actually Lorraine Smith[/caption]
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A further 5,177 Brits have been diagnosed with the infection in the past 24 hours – the lowest rate since the autumn.
However, recorded deaths figures tend to be lower on Sundays due to a lag in reporting over the weekend.
This week, Brits aged between 56 and 59 have been invited to receive their coronavirus vaccine as the rollout’s success continues.
