Lorraine Kelly says it has develop into “virtually unattainable” for working-class kids to interrupt into TV.
The ITV presenter spoke candidly in regards to the monetary limitations stopping some from accepting a job within the media.
She criticised a London-centric method from the TV trade and media that usually priced out many individuals as a result of capital’s sky-high hire costs and value of dwelling in comparison with different elements of the nation.
Kelly stated: “The excessive price of dwelling and dealing now makes it virtually unattainable for working-class children from the remainder of the nation to just accept a job in London.
“That has to alter.”
The presenter referred to as for extra alternatives exterior of London and added: “We fairly rightly have confused the significance of range in recent times, however that additionally has to incorporate younger working-class individuals who perceive and may relate to the overwhelming majority of our viewers.
“It’s in all of our pursuits to verify they’ve the chance to have their voices heard.”
“I used to be advised by the boss of BBC Scotland that I might by no means make it in TV due to my working-class Glasgow accent,” she stated.
Kelly added: “I used to be given alternatives that, sadly, have develop into virtually non-existent.
“I went straight to my native newspaper from faculty after which to the BBC.”
On Sunday, Kelly can be offered with the TV particular award on the 2024 BAFTA Tv Awards.
Now considered one of TV’s most recognisable faces, Kelly realized of her BAFTA award reside on air on 25 March, being advised by Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid.
Earlier names to win the particular award embody Clare Balding, Idris Elba and Sir Lenny Henry.
