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Lorraine Kelly shamed for ‘Glasgow accent’ by BBC Scotland bosses

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Lorraine Kelly shamed for ‘Glasgow accent’ by BBC Scotland bosses

Lorraine Kelly has opened up on how BBC Scotland bosses shamed her for her ‘working-class Glasgow accent’.

The successful Scots presenter recalled how a TV executive had told her she would not have a career in television because of her accent when she was starting out.

“I was told by the boss of BBC Scotland that I would never make it in TV because of my working-class Glasgow accent,” she said.

The ITV star also opened up on how it is now “almost impossible” for young people from working-class backgrounds to break into the TV industry.

Speaking of the financial barriers to accepting a job in the media, the ITV presenter said: “The high cost of living and working now makes it almost impossible for working-class kids from the rest of the country to accept a job in London. That has to change.

“There also needs to be more opportunities outside of London.

“We quite rightly have stressed the importance of diversity in recent years, but that also has to include young working-class people who understand and can relate to the vast majority of our viewers.

“It is in all of our interests to make sure they have the opportunity to have their voices heard.”

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