Lorraine Kelly is ready to marry a homosexual couple on reside TV. (X/Twitter/@Lorraine/Getty)
TV host Lorraine Kelly has introduced that she’s going to assist a homosexual couple get hitched on reside tv, to rejoice the tenth anniversary of the primary same-sex marriages in England and Wales.
In a video shared on social media, the host of ITV’s Lorraine wore a glittering rainbow gown to proclaim what she dubbed ‘Lorraine’s homosexual marriage ceremony’.
“You might be cordially invited to a really special day,” she mentioned on the set of Lorraine. “It’s been 10 years for the reason that first same-sex marriage and to commemorate a decade of affection and dedication, a contented couple will get married proper right here on this studio with a really particular celebrant.”
The massive day for the fortunate couple is Wednesday (27 March).
This Friday (29 March) marks 10 years for the reason that first weddings came about within the UK, following the Royal Assent of the Marriage (Similar Intercourse {Couples}) Act 2013 on 17 July 2013.
Queer social media customers thanked Kelly for placing LGBTQ+ {couples} entrance and centre on her present, particularly given the rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment within the UK.
“She will get quite a lot of flack and weddings are usually not the be all and finish all of queer rights, however good on her,” one individual wrote. “Particularly in present occasions, it’s good to see just a little positivity on a mainstream platform.”
One other viewer mentioned: “The anti-LGBT+ motion has, as soon as once more, pushed the rainbow flag to the highest of their ‘it’s evil’ checklist, so seeing an ally go full in your face with it on day-time TV is kind of the assertion.”
Kelly has confirmed herself to be a staunch LGBTQ+ ally lately, most notably by defending trans individuals throughout an interview with gender-critical professor Kathleen Inventory in 2021.
Earlier as we speak (25 March), the presenter was named because the recipient of this yr’s BAFTA Particular Award for providers to TV.
Regardless of the televised marriage ceremony being little greater than a little bit of camp enjoyable, the bigots have come out in full pressure, pledging to boycott Lorraine.
“Right here’s an concept for you subsequent week… present a straight marriage ceremony too, rejoice with the bulk,” instructed one upset social media consumer.
One other wrote: “I’m heterosexual. Can I get married in your present? If not, why not?”
The anniversary of same-sex marriages can be being marked with a one-off BBC present, hosted by Tom Allen. Huge Homosexual Marriage ceremony will observe Adam Johnson and Dan Mackey as they plan for his or her dream day, with help from the comic and a few of his well-known buddies.
Lorraine’s homosexual marriage ceremony particular will air on ITV1 and ITVX within the UK from 9am on Wednesday (27 March). Huge Homosexual Marriage ceremony will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm the identical day.