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Sian Traynor

ITV Lorraine viewers start wave of complaints moments after show begins

Popular ITV show Lorraine has received a bit of criticism after viewers began to complain just moments into the show on Wednesday.

The chat show resumed normal programming on September 1 as Lorraine Kelly returned as host from her summer break.

A yearly occurrence, the slot is hosted during this time by a different presenter who stands in for a few weeks, with 2021 seeing Christine Lampard fill the chair.

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Cat Deely and Ranvir Singh had also stood in for a number of shows.

However, it was the return of Lorraine and the lack of Christine that left a lot of viewers unhappy as they settled down for some mid morning telly.

As the show aired, a wave of complaints began to emerge on social media, with Twitter users suggesting Christine should be made a permanent anchor.

According to Birmingham Live, one viewer wrote: "Christine was the best"

"Let’s keep Christine !" said a second.

"Oh agree I haven’t watched this programme for years until Christine presented it .. genuine .. warm … friendly" a third commented.

"Love Christine hosting," said a fourth.

And another fan wrote: "Always prefer you presenting Christine!! So many others agree. Wish you were on full time"

While another viewer commented with: "Please can't we just keep Christine the only genuine to present the programme, didn't pretend to have read a certain book or thought every film being promoted was the best thing or said she loved everything."

And another fan chipped in with: "Have loved #ChristineLampard filling in"

"Christine is so good interviewing her guests, can't understand why she is not one of the main presenters on Good Morning Britain!!," said another.

“Think @clbleakley should present #Lorraine more often,” said another.

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