Christine Lampard is going back to work five months after giving birth – by hosting Lorraine.
The star has landed the gig covering the Scottish presenter during her summer break for four weeks, the Mirror reports.
She appeared on the show on Tuesday to announce the news.
Her and husband Frank welcomed son Freddie in March, two years after having daughter Patricia. Christine is step-mum to Frank’s daughters Luna, 15, and Isla, 14.
A source said: “ Christine is really looking forward to going back to work and the whole Lorraine team are delighted to have her on board.”
GMB host Ranvir Singh will also be covering for Lorraine for two weeks from July 19. It comes as the show has been enjoying its highest ratings in a decade.
Ranvir, who has presented the show before, said she was delighted to be invited back.
She said: “It’s such a privilege to do the show because I’m a massive fan of Lorraine, obviously. She’s so supportive and wonderful. So to be sitting in her seat is just such a lovely moment. I started doing it before Christmas, I feel so at home there and the team is amazing.
“What I love about doing the show is, because I’m so used to doing such a lot of hard news and politics - and of course Lorraine covers all of the hard stories as well - but it’s a chance for a lighter touch. Just to be able to speak to guests about what’s going on in their lives, as opposed to always looking for a headline. I just really enjoy that, spending time talking to people in a way that you can’t in three minute interviews. It’s just a real thrill for me.”
In May, Christine’s husband Frank spoke about how he was enjoying downtime with his family after being sacked as Chelsea manager.
Asked how he has been feeling since leaving Chelsea, Frank said: “My son, Freddie, was born two months ago. I’ve been able to enjoy that and being at home with my girls.”
Frank went on to explain that when Patricia was born he was ‘engrossed’ in his work as manager at Derby, while his experience with Freddie has been different.
He said: “Certainly a managerial career means much more sacrifice than as a player. For instance, Patricia was born when I was manager at Derby and I was engrossed in my work. Being there this time has been the big positive.”
You can watch Lorraine weekdays from 9am on ITV and ITV Hub
