Lorraine Kelly blasted for ‘no empathy’ response as she proclaims Kim Woodburn’s demise on dwell TV

Presenter Lorraine Kelly has obtained backlash for the way during which she introduced the demise of TV icon Kim Woodburn on her programme.

Yesterday (17 June) it was confirmed the How Clear Is Your Home and Movie star Massive Brother star had handed away on the age of 83 after a brief sickness.

A consultant for Woodburn’s household confirmed the information with the next assertion: “It’s with immense unhappiness that we let you recognize our beloved Kim Woodburn handed away yesterday (16 June) following a brief sickness.

“Kim was an extremely form, caring, charismatic and robust individual. Her husband Peter is heartbroken on the lack of his soulmate.

“We’re so happy with the superb issues Kim achieved in her life and profession. We kindly ask that Kim’s husband and shut associates are given the time and privateness they should grieve.

“We won’t be releasing any additional particulars.”

The information of Woodburn’s passing coincided with the start of the Scottish presenter’s morning present Lorraine, which noticed the 65-year-old announce the unhappy information on her programme.

“Information simply breaking in the previous few minutes. Kim Woodburn, who I’m positive you recognize, properly she’s died on the age of 83,” stated to the digicam, earlier than sharing particulars of the assertion from Woodburn’s household.

Watch the second beneath to see the complete remark from Lorraine:



The temporary assertion did not go down too properly with viewers at dwelling, with a number of folks accusing the presenter of performing insensitively in direction of the information.

“I’m truly shocked on the lack of empathy Lorraine confirmed asserting the demise of Kim Woodburn. Absolutely professionalism would dictate that you just conceal contempt for somebody when asserting their demise,” stated one viewer on Twitter.

“Lorraine simply introduced the Kim Woodburn demise with the heat and empathy like she was asserting the M1 was shut for roadworks,” penned a second, whereas a 3rd added: “They didn’t cease the music. Lorraine didn’t provide condolences to her household and associates. She sounded jolly and confirmed no sympathy.

“Continued on to the subsequent section prefer it was nothing. That’s regarding that somebody acts and behaves like that when somebody has died.”

“I’m truly shocked on the lack of empathy Lorraine confirmed asserting the demise of Kim Woodburn,” commented a fourth individual.

In the meantime tributes have poured in for Woodburn all through the TV world, together with her former How Clear Is Your Home co-star Aggie MacKenzie calling her an ‘unforgettable girl’.

“Kim was a tormented soul, however now she’s lastly at peace,” she stated in an announcement. “We clashed typically. Behind the fierce persona was deep ache and unimaginable power.

“She survived as a result of she needed to. I hope she’s resting now. She was an unforgettable girl.”

LADbible has approached ITV and a consultant for Lorraine Kelly for remark.