WHERE IS LORRAINE? Andi Peters REPLACES Ranvir as Lorraine is ABSENT – Viewers left stunned, mystery revealed that Shocks fans to the Core!

Lorraine viewers were surprised to see Andi Peters on Friday’s instalment of the ITV show.

The 54-year-old, who regularly presents the competitions for the morning ITV programmes, took to the sofa in a surprise mystery presenter shake-up.

Friday’s instalment of Lorraine is usually presented by either Ranvir, 47, or Christine Lampard, 46.

However Andi stepped in for Ranvir last minute, telling viewers on Friday after the opening credits: ‘First thing’s first, I’ve just got to say get well soon to Ranvir who can’t be here today…

‘Which is why they have drafted in a man in a bright orange shirt just to make sure you are awake this morning!

‘Get well soon Ranvir. We send you all of our love.’

Andi Peters sent Ranvir Singh a touching get well soon message live on Lorraine as he stepped in for the presenter on Friday's episode of the ITV show
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Andi Peters sent Ranvir Singh a touching get well soon message live on Lorraine as he stepped in for the presenter on Friday’s episode of the ITV show

Ranvir (pictured) and Christine Lampard share hosting duties for Friday's instalment of Lorraine - but she was missing from today's show (9 May 2025)
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Ranvir (pictured) and Christine Lampard share hosting duties for Friday’s instalment of Lorraine – but she was missing from today’s show (9 May 2025)

Andi Peters replaces Ranvir as surprise Lorraine presenter

Lorraine (pictured) is currently recovering from surgery after getting her fallopian tubes and ovaries removed
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Lorraine (pictured) is currently recovering from surgery after getting her fallopian tubes and ovaries removed

Andi did not reveal what is wrong with former Strictly star Ranvir.

Many took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts on the shake-up, with one saying: ‘Lorraine AND Ranvir on the sick?’

‘Lorraine, ranvir, Chrisine said no , so let’s get the competition bloke in.’

‘Andi is actually really good at this!’

Monday to Thursday’s instalments of Lorraine this week saw Christine and Sian Welby, 38, take to the sofa.

This week has seen a number of familiar faces step in for regular host Lorraine Kelly, 65, – who presents the programme Monday to Thursday – as she recovers from her surgery to remove her fallopian tubes and ovaries.

It comes after Lorraine gave fans a health update on X on Wednesday.

She said: ‘Thanx for all your lovely messages I’m recovering well.

Many shared their thoughts on Andi presenting the show, while others rushed to reply to Lorraine' tweet to share their love and support after revealing she had been in for surgery

Many shared their thoughts on Andi presenting the show, while others rushed to reply to Lorraine’ tweet to share their love and support after revealing she had been in for surgery

Lorraine (pictured) has had her titular show on ITV since 2010, and has had help presenting from Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh
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Lorraine (pictured) has had her titular show on ITV since 2010, and has had help presenting from Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh

‘So proud of my top team – punching above our weight and bucking the trend.

‘Just heard our ratings are up – we had the highest March for four years.

‘Thanks @vixkennedy and the gang! Always know how to cheer me up.’

Many rushed to reply to the tweet to share their love and support.

One wrote: ‘Bless you.’

‘Good to read that you’re recovering well. Miss you and will be glad when you’re back.’

‘Look after yourself Lorraine. Xx.’

It comes after Last weekend Lorraine revealed that she was in hospital ahead of undergoing keyhole surgery.

The Scottish telly star took to her social media from her hospital bed to update fans with what has been going on.

Lorraine told her 575 followers on Instagram: ‘Just wanted to let you know I’m having a wee procedure today.

This week has seen a number of familiar faces step in for regular host Lorraine Kelly , 65, - who presents the programme Monday to Thursday - as she recovers from her surgery to remove her fallopian tubes and ovaries
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This week has seen a number of familiar faces step in for regular host Lorraine Kelly , 65, – who presents the programme Monday to Thursday – as she recovers from her surgery to remove her fallopian tubes and ovaries

Lorraine Kelly reveals secret health battle from hospital bed

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‘I’ve not been feeling all that well for a little while, so I had some scans and tests, and I have to have my ovaries and my tubes taken out.’

Surgery to remove a woman’s ovaries and Fallopian tubes is typically done to prevent them from contracting ovarian cancer.

Reassuring fans that she is being well looked after, Lorraine added: ‘It’s purely preventative.

‘It’s going to be with keyhole surgery, which is incredible, I’m being very well looked after, and I’ll obviously see you really soon, and I’m gonna be totally fine.’

Lorraine wrote in the caption: ‘Getting keyhole surgery – all preventative – feel very lucky to be treated so well – thank you Dr Raafat and all the staff!’

The telly legend’s titular show has been on our screens on ITV since 2010.

Christine has helped out on the show since 2017, while Ranvir joined the team in 2020.