Lorraine Kelly has responded to Hilary Bonner’s poignant announcement about the passing of her dog Coco. The 64-year-old presenter conveyed her condolences upon returning to her platform on Wednesday following a brief hiatus during her half-term break.
Hilary shared a photo of her late canine companion alongside a heartfelt caption, revealing Coco’s passing 16 days after her 16th birthday.
Lorraine, who is a pet owner herself, reshared the news with her followers, expressing her sympathy,
“So sorry for your loss – she was gorgeous,”
It is accompanied by a broken heart emoji.
Hilary appreciated the gesture, responding,
“Oh thank you Lorraine. She was gorgeous. And we are already missing her so much.”
After Lorraine’s post received more attention, other social media users extended their sympathies, including messages from Melanie Blake and actor Tony Maudsley.
Lorraine’s recent post coincides with her scheduled time away from the show this week as she enjoys her scheduled break. During school holidays, Lorraine typically steps back from her duties, allowing others like Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh to fill in for her.
While some fans have questioned Lorraine’s absence, citing her adult daughter Rosie, there has been a discussion about the show’s lineup.
Despite occasional speculations, it’s not unusual for ITV programs to alter their presenter lineup during school breaks, similar to This Morning and Good Morning Britain’s current rotations.
