Following scans, doctors recommended the removal of her ovaries and fallopian tubes. “It looked like there was a dodgy ovary, so it was best to get it out completely,” Lorraine explained.

Dr Hilary Jones, who appeared alongside Lorraine during the segment, clarified the risks: “After the menopause, those cysts are usually benign, but they can become quite large and have the potential to turn malignant. As a precaution, removing the ovaries and fallopian tubes was the safest option.”

Thankfully, Lorraine’s hospital stay was brief. “I only stayed in for one night,” she said. At home, her husband Steve took over all household tasks while Lorraine recovered. She noted she had to take things easy, managing fatigue and adjusting to new hormone treatments. “Normally, I’m running around doing a lot, so I need to take it a little bit easier. But I am so glad to be back,” she said.

Lorraine also reflected on the emotional side of the surgery. “Because of my age, I’m nearly 66, obviously the baby ship has sailed, so I wasn’t emotional,” she said. However, balancing her hormones post-surgery has required care and attention.

From sudden pain on a plane to life-changing surgery, Lorraine Kelly’s story is a reminder of how quickly health concerns can strike — even for those in the public eye.