ITV daytime stars you didn't know were grandparents as Lorraine Kelly announces daughter's pregnancy

8 Apr 2024

OK! Magazine

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ITV daytime stars you didnt know were grandparents as Lorraine Kelly
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Breakfast TV icon Lorraine Kelly is officially about to become a grandma for the first time as she announces the pregnancy of daughter Rosie, but which of her fellow ITV stars are already grandparents?

Lorraine Kelly is set to take on her biggest role yet as the ITV superstar announced that she is about to become a grandmother for the first time as daughter Rosie Smith, 29 is expecting her first child.

Taking to social media on Friday, producer and writer Rosie posted a mirror selfie showing off her blossoming bump captioned 'we could not be more excited- you're already so loved little one'. In a second snap, she shared her 12-week scan in which she revealed her little one was 'the size of a fig'.

Lorraine Kelly is excited about becoming a Grandma for the first time (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

But Lorraine is not alone in entering this new chapter of life, filled with love, joy and truly adorable kids! You may be surprised that some of her co stars have another exciting role off screen too- as we uncover the hidden world of ITV grandparents you may not know existed.

Lorraine Kelly's daughter Rosie shared the heartwarming news on social media (Image: Instagram)

Ruth Langsford

Ruth shares two Grandchildren with Eamonn Holmes (Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Beloved Loose Women panellist Ruth Langsford is not only a presenting legend but also a proud and doting Grandmother of two.

Former This Morning Presenter Ruth and Husband Eamonn Holmes, both 64, are Grandparents to their two Granddaughters whom they share through his Son Declan- two year old Emilia and baby Isabella.

Eamonn Holmes shared a sweet snap with the girls last month on Instagram (Image: Instagram Eamonn Holmes)

Last month Eamonn shared a sweet snap with both of his granddaughters to Instagram, captioning the pic 'Friday playgroup with Emilia and Isabella'

Judy Finnigan

TV's favourite couple Richard and Judy share 5 Grandchildren between them (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Former this morning presenter Judy Finnigan and husband Richard Madeley are branded the 'best grandparents' by daughter Chloe Madeley who is Mum to one year old Bodhi.

When catching up with OK! Chloe said 'My mum basically sees Bodhi as another daughter. My dad sees her as his little granddaughter and is obsessed with her. He will just randomly drop into the house to see her. They are brilliant grandparents.'

Daughter Chloe shared a sweet snap of the two with their Granddaughter Bodhi on Instagram (Image: Instagram Chloe Madely)

In a picture shared to her Instagram last year daughter Chloe penned 'The view dreams are made of. Pure love in front of me!'

Judy married fellow TV star Richard Madeley in 1986, and the pair's family has expanded massively since- the pair now have a total of five Grandchildren between them thanks to their perfectly blended family.

Coleen Nolan

Coleen Nolan's son Shane paid a heartfelt tribute to her on Loose Women (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan said she 'sobbed' as she watched her son Shane hold his daughter, Amelia Rose for the first time.

Shane Jr, who Coleen shares with Eastenders actor Shane Richie, became a dad for the first time in 2016 when he welcomed daughter Amelia to the world.

Coleen became a grandmother back in 2016 (Image: Coleen Nolan Instagram)

'I get what a big deal it is to be a gran now' the presenter said following her Granddaughters birth, going on to admit she prefers to be called 'nanny' as 'grandma' sounds a bit too old.

Denise Welch

Denise Welch made an emotional TV announcement when she became a 'nana' (Image: Getty Images for BAFTA LA)

Panelist Denise Welch teared up on Loose Women back in 2023 when announcing the arrival of her first Grandchild who was born in March of that year.

The actress and presenter, 65, opened up the show with an emotional announcement as she revealed 'My husband and I became nana and grandad two days ago!' adding, ''My step son Lewis and his wife Lizzie, gave birth to a beautiful little boy.'

When asked what name she was going to go by the star responded: 'I've gone for nana because when you've have blended families you have to share the baby out between so many people.'