Lorraine Kelly, 66, reveals she had a 'good, long look' at herself after 'comfort eating' and 'drinking too much' - as she hints 1.5st weight loss has given her 'more energy' in the bedroom

Published: 19:01 EDT, 16 October 2026 | Updated: 19:03 EDT, 16 October 2026 Lorraine Kelly has revealed she had a 'long, hard look' at herself after piling on the pounds due to 'comfort eating' and 'drinking too much'.The TV presenter, 66, is delighted to now be back to a size 10 after deciding to really get in shape ahead of her daughter Rosie's wedding this summer. And in a new interview, Lorraine opened up about her impressive one and a half stone weight loss, hinting that her lifestyle overhaul has given her 'more energy' for the bedroom with husband Steve Smith.Speaking to Women & Home magazine for the December issue, Lorraine touched on the death of her father in January, telling how the grief she felt from his loss led her to gain weight as she sought 'comfort' in eating and drinking, adding that she eventually decided to change her ways. She said: 'Some people deal with bereavement by not eating, but I ate for comfort. I found solace in chocolate. I was eating too much and, frankly, drinking too much at weekends.'In April, I had a good, long look at myself, and I’ve now cut out chocolate and drinking, I swim every day and, since April, I’ve been going to an over-55s gym twice a week.' Lorraine Kelly has revealed she had a 'long, hard look' at herself after piling on the pounds due to 'comfort eating' and 'drinking too much' Lorraine opened up about her impressive one and a half stone weight loss, hinting that her lifestyle overhaul has given her 'more energy' for the bedroom with husband Steve SmithThe TV star, who showcased her weight loss in a variety of red dresses for a fabulous festive-themed photoshoot, revealed she believes that she's 'lost a stone and a half' and has slimmed down to what she jokingly calls 'a size 11' after almost 'pushing a 16'.Meanwhile, Lorraine noted that while her relationship with husband of 34 years Steve hasn't changed, she's suggested that her sex life has benefitted by her overhauled fitness.She explained: 'We’re all so coy about [sex] and Rosie would be mortified if we talk about my sex life, but it’s part of life. And the healthier you are and the more energy you’ve got, then great. Why not? Go for it!' Amid Steve's own weight loss, she added that she'll 'always fancy' Steve no matter his size as he has such a great sense of humour.The Scottish star vowed to keep her current size 'forever' as she worked 'hard' to get healthier. It comes after Lorraine recently declared 'I've got my waist back' after swapping booze and 'comfort eating' for gym sessions and walking. Lorraine and her husband both ditched the booze and sweet treats in the evenings and started going to gym classes for the over 60s twice a week. She told Closer magazine this week: 'I was a size 14 and now I'm back in a 10 which is really good for my health. I've got back my waist thanks to exercising and the walking. Speaking to Women & Home magazine for the December issue, Lorraine touched on the death of her father in January, telling how the grief she felt from his loss led her to gain weight 'In April, I had a good, long look at myself, and I’ve now cut out chocolate and drinking, I swim every day and, since April, I’ve been going to an over-55s gym twice a week' The December issue of woman&home is on sale 22nd October 2026'I do a lot of swimming as well. I'm always going to be somebody that's got a wee bit of a tummy, because I'm a woman and we do have that. But thanks to all the exercise I've definitely noticed a difference all over really.'I was chunky, I'd been comfort eating and that was a wake-up call. So we both really got onto it. We stopped boozing and the chocolate plate at night.' She added that the weight loss and being fitter has also come in handy when it has come to babysitting her two-year-old granddaughter who she often has to run around after.