TV legend Lorraine Kelly has sent a powerful message about body image — proudly showing off her natural figure in a white  bikini and telling viewers, “I’ve got a belly!”

On Thursday’s episode of her ITV programme, the 65-year-old presenter shared a poolside photo from her recent holiday, using it to highlight the dangers of airbrushing and filters on social media. Sitting alongside Emily Clarkson — daughter of Jeremy Clarkson and a vocal advocate for body positivity — Lorraine explored how even subtle tweaks can distort our perception of reality.

In a side-by-side comparison, Lorraine’s original holiday snap was shown next to a digitally altered version. While amused at the exaggerated results, she made her point clear. “It just shows what you can do now. I looked at it and laughed – I thought, crikey!” she said, before proudly adding, “That’s more kind of normal. I’ve got a belly — who hasn’t?”

Lorraine also fondly recalled her 2016 on-air campaign The Bikini Promise, where she famously stripped down on live TV to encourage viewers of all ages and sizes to embrace their bodies. “I did lather on the fake tan,” she joked. “I was the colour of a satsuma!”

Her defiant statement comes at a time when ITV has cut her programme’s duration to just 30 minutes and made it seasonal. Sources claim Lorraine felt “insulted” by proposed changes and was prepared to walk — but has agreed to stay on until at least the end of 2026.