Lorraine Kelly Reveals Mariah Carey Lady Gaga Worst Interviews Amid ITV Schedule Cuts

Lorraine Kelly, the longtime ITV daytime presenter, shared insights into her best and worst celebrity interviews during an appearance at the 2025 Hay Festival of Literature and Arts. She named George Clooney as her favorite interviewee, describing him as 'adorable,' while recounting difficult experiences with Mariah Carey and Lady Gaga. Kelly explained that Mariah Carey appeared 'refreshed' during their pre-recorded interview, giving a confusing and lengthy initial answer, whereas Lady Gaga never showed up, leaving Kelly's crew waiting for several hours. The TV host expressed understanding toward Mariah Carey but was left puzzled by Gaga's no-show. These revelations come amidst a significant reshuffle of ITV's daytime schedule, which will reduce Kelly's show to 30 minutes and limit broadcasts to 30 weeks per year, changes Kelly reportedly views with concern. Over her four-decade career, Kelly has interviewed a wide range of high-profile figures, including Oprah Winfrey, Buzz Aldrin, and Hugh Jackman.