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“We also need more opportunities outside of London.
“We have quite rightly emphasized the importance of diversity in recent years, but that must also include young working class people who understand and can identify with the vast majority of our viewers.
“It benefits all of us to make sure they have the opportunity to voice their opinion.”
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Kelly also recalled how a TV operator had told her that she would not have a career in TV because of her accent when she was starting out.
“I was told by the boss of BBC Scotland that I would never make it on TV because of my Glasgow working-class accent,” he said.
The star, who will receive the special television award at the 2024 Bafta Television Awards on Sunday, said: “I’ve had opportunities which, unfortunately, have become almost non-existent. I went straight to my local newspaper from school and then to the BBC.”
Now one of the most recognizable faces in television, Kelly was told of her Bafta award live on air on March 25 by Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid during her weekday show.
She has been the host of ITV’s Lorraine for the past 30 years.
The awards will be held at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, with comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett returning to host them.
Previous names to win the special award include Clare Balding, Idris Elba and Sir Lenny Henry.
